A definition of nursing informatics

  Reflect on the importance of standardized nursing languages (SNL) and how they relate to patient safety. Explain the importance of using standardized nursing languages to document nursing care and enhance patient safety. How are standardized languages different...

Implementing Bundled Payments in Acute Care Facilities

  You are the CEO of a 200-bed acute care facility and are challenged with the mandates of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) 2010. More specifically, you must lead your institution in changing reimbursement processes from fee-for-services to...

Alterations in the Clotting Cascade and Hemorrhagic Disorders

How do alterations in the clotting cascade contribute to the development of hemorrhagic disorders, and how can nurse practitioners use their understanding of the underlying pathophysiology to develop targeted interventions that address the various aspects of care for...