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Human factors design: Safety and medication administration

When an internal database indicated challenges related to independent double check (IDC), an interprofessional team of nurses, quality improvement specialists, and clinical innovation personnel used the Lean Six Sigma approach and the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control framework to…

The GLP-1 revolution

GLP-1 receptor agonists demonstrate considerable promise beyond their established use in treating diabetes and obesity. Nurses serve as the essential clinical anchor in GLP-1 therapy, expertly bridging gaps and ensuring safety through comprehensive screening prior to initiation, dose titration education,…

Microbiome and depression

Patient education serves as an opportunity for nurses to share information about nutritional interventions that support a diverse gut microbiome aimed at improving overall health, including mental health. That education should include an explanation of the gut–brain axis and its…

Youth vaping detection in primary care

The risks associated with smoking electronic cigarettes (vaping), particularly for adolescents, make it a critical issue for primary healthcare providers. Marketing portrays vaping as a safer alternative to smoking, but Kesimer explains that electronic cigarettes contain an amount of nicotine…

Elevating the transition-to-practice experience

This new enterprise’s nurse residency program standardization efforts focused on creating an optimal transition-to-practice experience. The restructuring reflects the new system’s nursing…

Farmworker healthcare challenges

In addition to the health problems that everyone encounters, farmworkers also may experience pesticide exposure, long hours with few breaks, heat exposure…

A case study: CHF and depression

According to Jha and colleagues, a lack of consistent depression screening in patients with congestive heart failure can lead to poor prognosis…