A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? A. Hemoglobin 14.9g/dL B. Potassium 4.1 C. Sodium chloride 140 D. Ammonia 31 - answers- A. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? - answers-A middle adult client who has unstable vital sig...

NR 447 Week 7 Graded Discussion Topic: Our Future Leaders CO5 Apply improvement methods, based on data from the outcomes of care processes, to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare. (PO 8) In Huston’s (2010) brief, but impressive article (required reading this week), the author outlines several leadership competencies that EVERY nurse leader will need for 2020. That year is not too far in the future, is it? Select one of the eight leadership co...

NR447 WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT Nursing Care Models Worksheet

NR 447 Week 8 Graded Discussion Topic: Closing the Loop. CO6 Develop a personal awareness of complex organizational systems, and integrate values and beliefs with organizational mission. (PO 7) Complete the Week 8 AACN Essentials Self-Assessment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Compare your scores from Week 2 to Week 8. Describe how far have you come and how much further do you wish to go in improving your competencies during the next two years of practice. Next, review ...

NR 447 Week 7 Graded Discussion Topic: Our Future Leaders. CO5 Apply improvement methods, based on data from the outcomes of care processes, to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare. (PO 8) In Huston’s (2010) brief, but impressive article (required reading this week), the author outlines several leadership competencies that EVERY nurse leader will need for 2020. That year is not too far in the future, is it? Select one of the eight leadership co...

NR 447 Week 6 Graded Discussion Topic: Civility in the Workplace. NR-447 Week 6 Graded Discussion Topic: Civility in the Workplace CO6 Develop a personal awareness of complex organizational systems, and integrate values and beliefs with organizational mission. (PO 7) Complete the Clark Workplace Civility Index Assessment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. After you are finished, read the assigned article: Lachman, V. D. (2015). Ethical issues in the disruptive behaviors o...

NR 447 Week 6 Assignment: Leadership Action Plan PowerPoint Slide Show Guidelines.

NR 447 Week 3 Graded Discussion Topic: Conflict and Collaboration. CO2 Implement patient safety and quality improvement initiatives within the context of the interprofessional team through communication and relationship building. (PO 3) CO3 Participate in the development and implementation of imaginative and creative strategies to enable systems to change. (PO 7) Please watch the video and listen to the dialogue before posting. Frightened Nurse At times the needs of our families conflict with ...

NR 447 Week 2 Graded Discussion Topic: AACN Essentials Self-Assessment & Patient-Centered Care.

NR 447 Week 1 Graded Discussion Topic: The Changing Aspects of Healthcare. CO1 Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care, healthcare team management, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. (PO 2) Healthcare reform is a term that is ever present in our practice settings and will not disappear any time soon. Review the article below and answer the following questions. Buerhaus, P. I., Skinner, L...