Undergraduate registered nursing students working as assistants in nursing within the acute care environment: Program development and discussion

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol A. Crevacore ◽  
Christine M. Duffield ◽  
Di E. Twigg
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Program Development ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Registered Nursing

Concept-based curriculum: design and implementation strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen V. Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Nurse Educators ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Nursing Curricula ◽  
Novice Nurses

AbstractObjectivesNovice nurses are struggling to exercise the critical thinking skill set needed to make competent clinical decisions in today’s complex health care environment. This poses immense threats to the health and safety of patients. To address this alarming concern, many prominent organizations have called for a widespread overhaul of nursing curricula.MethodsA consistent theme among the recommendations for revising nursing curricula is the utilization of innovative curricula designs that focus on enhancing the critical thinking ability of nursing students, such as a concept-based curriculum.ResultsPlanning and implementing a curriculum revision is an overwhelming undertaking.ConclusionsProviding nurse educators with a guide on how to transition to a concept-based curriculum may help to facilitate a course revision.

scholarly journals Preparing Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Students to Provide Primary Palliative Care

2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Polly Mazanec ◽  
Betty Ferrell ◽  
Pamela Malloy ◽  
Rose Virani ◽  
Carrie Cormack
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Registered Nursing

scholarly journals Development of a stick-on hip protector: A multiple methods study to improve hip protector design for older adults in the acute care environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205566831987731
Author(s):  
E Post ◽  
V Komisar ◽  
J Sims-Gould ◽  
AMB Korall ◽  
F Feldman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Biomechanical Testing ◽  
User Testing ◽  
Hip Protector ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Hip Protectors ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
User Compliance

Introduction Over 90% of hip fractures in older adults result from falls, and hospital patients are at especially high risk. Specific types of wearable hip protectors have been shown to reduce hip fracture risk during a fall by up to 80%, but user compliance has averaged less than 50%. We describe the development and evaluation of a “stick-on” hip protector (secured over the hip with a skin-friendly adhesive) for older patients in acute care. Methods An initial version of the product was evaluated with six female patients (aged 76–91) in a hospital ward, who were asked to wear it for one week. We subsequently refined the product through biomechanical testing and solicited feedback from 43 health professionals on a second prototype. Results The first prototype was worn by five of six patients for the full week or duration of their hospital stay. The second prototype (20 mm thick, surface area 19 × 15.5 cm) provided 36% force attenuation, more than common garment-based models (20–21%). Feedback from patients and health professionals highlighted usability, comfort, cost, and appearance. Conclusions Our results from biomechanical and user testing support the need for further work to determine the value of stick-on hip protectors in acute care.

The Impact of the Technological Care Environment on the Nursing Role

1996 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 358-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne Pelletier ◽  
Christine Duffield ◽  
Anne Adams ◽  
Jackie Crisp ◽  
Sue Nagy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Nursing Role ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Acute Health Care ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Care Technology ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

AbstractProliferation of acute health care technology creates problems and benefits for nurses and patients. In this paper the impact of technology on the nursing work role is reviewed through the international literature. The thrust of the nursing literature has, not surprisingly, matured over time as the use of technology has become well established in the acute care environment, and three themes can be identified. The implications for acute care nurse specialists, including their educational needs, are set in context of the Australian health care system, with particular reference to the cardiac care environments.

scholarly journals Assessing International Opportunities in Higher Education: A Matrix-based Assessment Tool

2006 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-42
Author(s):  
Sophie R. Kaufman ◽  
David N. Ekstrom ◽  
Lillie M. Shortridge-Baggett
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Program Development ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Product Portfolio ◽  
Matrix Approach ◽  
School Of Nursing ◽  
Nursing Course

Faced with a growing number of international opportunities, the Lienhard School of Nursing at Pace University adapted a business model to assess which opportunities to pursue. Employing a product portfolio matrix approach, the International Opportunities Assessment (IOA) Tool was developed to assess new international ventures using the parameters of Market Attractiveness and Institutional Resources. The tool was piloted on a study abroad nursing course featuring a trip to Iceland. The tool assisted in prioritizing program development for international opportunities.  In this article, we will describe the development of this tool and, in order to demonstrate its use, we will provide an example of its application in the assessment of a study abroad course for nursing students at the Lienhard School of Nursing, Pace University.

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