Ramifications of medication errors and how to prevent them
In a case out of California, a male presented at a hospital with abdominal pain and dies a few days after surgery — a medication error figures into case.
Robots being designed to assist nurses, not replace them
Engineering and nursing students created a robotic nurse to assist human nurses. Robots are being viewed as a means to reduce risks to care providers.
Q&A: OR nurse offers insight into perioperative nursing
Experienced OR nurse reveals what traits perioperative nurses possess for a successful career within the specialty.
How practicing good interpersonal skills aids patient outcomes
Legally speaking blogger describes how good interpersonal skills can mitigate bullying and harassment in nursing practice and aid surgical patient outcomes.
How process upgrades aid ICU patient experience
Katie Mapula, RN Process improvement measures are making a difference in ICU patient experience. In hospitals such as Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas, nurses are leading the way. “This has already transformed ICU care and it’s becoming the standard of care,” said Katie Mapula, MSN, RN, CCRN, a quality improvement manager
How to create a healthy OR workspace
Modern operating rooms may rank as one of the most sterile environments, but the following tips for a healthy OR workspace may help reduce health hazards.