During the 1990s, repeated reports of cut-backs in hospital nurse staffing and possible adverse effects on patients became a significant concern of the nursing profession. These reports generated public and media interest, led to Congressional involvement, a report by the Institute of Medicine, and the development of a national research agenda by various agencies of [...]

Objectives: To assess how nurse to patient ratios and nurse work hours were associated with patient outcomes in acute care hospitals, factors that influence nurse staffing policies, and nurse staffing strategies that improved patient outcomes.
Data Sources: MEDLINE® (PubMed®), CINAHL, Cochrane Databases, EBSCO research database, BioMed Central, Federal reports, National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators, National [...]

At Rush University Medical Center, we are passionate about nursing. In order to promote and encourage others to pursue careers in nursing and help students develop a deeper understanding of the nursing profession, we have developed a “Shadow a Nurse” program. This program is where potential nursing candidates are given an opportunity to observe and [...]

The University Of Akron College Of Nursing offers a Nurse Anesthesia Program that prepares Registered Nurses to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Successful completion of the program leads to the Master of Science in Nursing Degree. The program is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and graduates are [...]

The research is clear that having fewer patients per nurse or more nursing care hours per patient day is associated with fewer adverse outcomes. Having fewer patients per nurse is associated with lower rates of mortality, failure to rescue, and some specific adverse events, especially among surgical patients. This association is no longer in dispute.
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What is a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP)?
The Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP) is prepared at the Master’s level to be an advanced practice nurse. The PMH-NP works interdependently with other health professionals to provide primary mental health care to patients of all ages in communities. The focus of the class content and clinical experience [...]

In order to obtain licensure as a nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in the United States, it is important to note that licensure requirements differ from state to state. Therefore, be sure to contact the Board of Nursing in the state where you wish to practice in order to verify the respective and current licensure requirements. [...]

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) administers their exam with either paper format or computer-based delivery.
DANTES TCOs may administer ANCC exams in paper format. ANCC computer exams are provided through Prometric. Certification is a voluntary program originally developed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and continued through ANCC. The certification process entails meeting educational and/or [...]

As one of the first nursing groups to specialize beyond general nursing, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) represent a long-standing commitment to high standards in a demanding field. They provide one-on-one care to their patients before, during, and after the operation by delivering quality anesthesia services for surgical and obstetrical procedures combined with a personal [...]

susan v asked: In the nursing profession there is a tendancy to have one nurse for 5 acute surgical patients is this a safe practice?Manual Nurse and Health Guidelines
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