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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/01%3A_Scope_of_Practice/1.08%3A_Quality_and_Evidence-Based_PracticeOne of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Practice is “Quality of Practice.” This standard emphasizes that “nursing practice is safe, effective, efficient, equitable, time...One of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Practice is “Quality of Practice.” This standard emphasizes that “nursing practice is safe, effective, efficient, equitable, timely, and person-centered.” [1] Quality is defined as, “The degree to which nursing services for healthcare consumers, families, groups, communities, and populations increase the likelihood of desirable outcomes and are consistent with evolving nursing knowledge.” [2] Every nurse is responsible for p…
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Cardiovascular_System/12.05%3A_Myocardial_InfarctionThis section provides comprehensive learning objectives aiming to equip learners with an understanding of myocardial infarction (MI), from its pathophysiology to treatment. It covers the clinical mani...This section provides comprehensive learning objectives aiming to equip learners with an understanding of myocardial infarction (MI), from its pathophysiology to treatment. It covers the clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and laboratory values associated with MI. Nursing care, both immediate and post-recovery, is detailed alongside evaluating care efficacy and patient response to medical therapies. The impact of socio-demographic factors on coronary heart disease prevalence is also discussed.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.07%3A_Disorders_of_the_Lower_Respiratory_System-_Pneumonia_and_AspirationThis section provides a comprehensive overview of pneumonia and aspiration, including pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, nursing care, and medical therapies. It highl...This section provides a comprehensive overview of pneumonia and aspiration, including pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, nursing care, and medical therapies. It highlights the seriousness of pneumonia as a common illness, discussing the impact on different populations and emphasizing community-acquired pneumonia as a leading cause of mortality. Various pathogens, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria like CURB-65 are detailed.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Strategies_for_Success_in_Nursing_School_From_Start_to_Finish/00%3A_Front_Matter/06%3A_About_this_ProjectThis page is a comprehensive textbook for nursing students, focusing on time management, study strategies, and self-care to prevent burnout. It highlights the significance of library resources for cou...This page is a comprehensive textbook for nursing students, focusing on time management, study strategies, and self-care to prevent burnout. It highlights the significance of library resources for coursework and career planning. Developed by educators and health professionals, it fills a gap for pre-nursing resources and will be piloted in 2021 for adaptation in health-related majors. Contributors include nursing faculty, librarians, and a social worker specializing in self-care.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/01%3A_Professional_Medical-Surgical_Nursing/1.01%3A_Professional_Nursing_PracticeThis section outlines key aspects of professional nursing, focusing on its evolution, roles, scope of practice, and importance in quality health care. It covers the emergence of specialized nursing fi...This section outlines key aspects of professional nursing, focusing on its evolution, roles, scope of practice, and importance in quality health care. It covers the emergence of specialized nursing fields, the critical role nurses play in patient care, and the professional organizations supporting nursing practice, such as the American Nurses Association. The section highlights the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project and The Joint Commission's role in enhancing patient safety.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/06%3A_Comprehensive_Health_Assessment_and_Physical_Examination/6.01%3A_Critical_Thinking_in_AssessmentThis section discusses the definition and importance of critical thinking in nursing practice, highlighting its role in clinical judgment. Critical thinking involves analyzing information and making w...This section discusses the definition and importance of critical thinking in nursing practice, highlighting its role in clinical judgment. Critical thinking involves analyzing information and making well-informed, evidence-based decisions respecting patients' needs and values. It is crucial for handling patient care, ensuring positive outcomes, and addressing communication barriers.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_South_Carolina_Upstate/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/01%3A_Scope_of_Practice/1.08%3A_Quality_and_Evidence-Based_PracticeOne of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Practice is “Quality of Practice.” This standard emphasizes that “nursing practice is safe, effective, efficient, equitable, time...One of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Practice is “Quality of Practice.” This standard emphasizes that “nursing practice is safe, effective, efficient, equitable, timely, and person-centered.” [1] Quality is defined as, “The degree to which nursing services for healthcare consumers, families, groups, communities, and populations increase the likelihood of desirable outcomes and are consistent with evolving nursing knowledge.” [2] Every nurse is responsible for p…
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/04%3A_Clinical_Judgment_in_the_Nursing_Process/4.04%3A_Prioritizing_Hypotheses_Generating_Solutions_and_Taking_ActionThis section outlines the key steps in nursing care, focusing on the development and prioritization of hypotheses, generating solutions, and implementing interventions to address patient needs and ach...This section outlines the key steps in nursing care, focusing on the development and prioritization of hypotheses, generating solutions, and implementing interventions to address patient needs and achieve care goals. It emphasizes the importance of clinical judgment and critical thinking in identifying and refining nursing hypotheses based on patient assessments.
