While the number of nurse practitioners is expected to nearly double by 2025, many in the field say payer policies hurt their efficiency, even more than state scope-of-practice laws.
New nurses need help with QI, study says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
Newly registered nurses should be encouraged to participate in online modules to learn about quality improvement protocols, and healthcare providers should make sure staffing levels are high enough for...
Ask the nursing expert … about filling leadership positions
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 02, 2013
I have three leadership positions open in my facility and I just can’t seem to find what I am looking for. Any suggestions?
New Johns Hopkins process tackles dementia symptoms
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
A new six-step approach from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing professors outlines management of behavioral symptoms in dementia.
Ask the nursing expert… How to get staff to work during bad weather, and how to deal with tardy...
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jan 02, 2013
We have just had a run of very bad weather and, as usual, I had several nursing staff call off work. Department heads are never encouraged to come in and help us out. Do you have any suggestions on how...
Federal grant puts APRNs into facilities
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 02, 2012
A $15 million grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will allow more advance practice registered nurses to be in skilled nursing facilities in Missouri.
Nurses who talk about stress may feel better, report finds
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2012
It’s no secret that nurses — including those who work in long-term care — suffer from a range of occupational stresses and fatigue.
Expert: Staff cohesion crucial to providing top quality care
Aug 01, 2012
Strong working relationships and good communication among nursing home caregivers enhances the perception of staff cohesion, which ultimately leads to a higher quality of care, new research has found.
Group: Reimburse coordination of care
Aug 01, 2012
Care coordination functions, as carried out by registered nurses, should be federally reimbursed, a leading nurses group says.
Study: Information, training can cut physical restraint use
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 06, 2012
Interventions such as group training sessions and the provision of supportive materials for staff, residents and relatives can help nursing homes reduce dependence on physical restraints, a new study finds.