Clinical Care

Nursing

Nurse Engagement in Professional Organizations Leads to….

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Jennifer J. Wasco, MSN, BSN, RN There are many professional nursing organizations in existence today.  A nurse may join ...

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Communication is the Key to Patient Satisfaction

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By Jennifer Burfield, RN When you think about what makes a patient feel satisfied, several different ideas come to mind. ...

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Care Coordination Services Make the Difference for Patients

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By Jeanine M. Tome, MSN, RN-BC, ACM, CPHQ Our hospital patients are whole beings with different parts impacting their recovery ...

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How One Nurse’s Compassionate Heart and Eye for Waste found a Surprising New Role for Clean Plastic Bags

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By Hayley Brugos “I hate waste,” says nurse Nancy Griffith. “I really do. And I love the fact that Global ...

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Project Golden Eagle: A Project to Improve Veterans’ Mental Health

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By Rose Seibert, RN, BSN and David Lynch, RN, BA The 21st century has seen American military involvement in wars ...

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Decreased Screenings Improve Health Care for Veterans

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By Brenda Shaffer, DNP, RN-BC, NE-BC A “Do No Harm” focus of medicine is critical to avoid unintended consequences associated ...

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Nurse-Physician Collaboration is Critical

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By Debbie Tamilin, MSN, RN, NEA-BC The presence of nurse/physician collaboration has never been more critical than it is today.  ...