Morgan Smith

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

I: What is the best way to become involved in policy as a new grad nurse?
II: I found it interesting that the Stark Law only applies to referrals from a physicians and not any other type of health care worker, like a nurse practitioner. #NUR4108LC #M4W12

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

Although technology isn’t a part of my current policy, it can be incorporated. Implementing the use of pulse oximetry can monitor vitals during sleep, or nurses can use bed scales & alarms to monitor for co-sleeping or extra weight (blankets/toys) in the bed. #NUR4108LC #M4W11

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

The ANA’s nurse staffing standards can make a large impact on my future career. Short staffing could create further stress & decrease the quality of patient care. I can advance this priority by contacting the Florida senators Rick Scott & Marco Rubio via email. #NUR4108LC #W10

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

As the manager, I would hold a meeting with RNs to discuss the common causes for delays in discharges & admissions. Then, I would find solutions to help with the RNs’ reasons for delay & communicate with the transport team how to improve transport times for them. #NUR4108LC #M3W8

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

One of the social determinants of health is education access and quality. RNs can improve this determinant of health by creating care & education plans that can be easily understood by patients and their literacy level. This is an example advocacy of the individual.#NUR4108LC #W9

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

My policy is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The stakeholders involved in this policy are medical staff, family members, legislators, public health officials, federal authorities, local authorities, and data specialists. #NUR4108LC #W7

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

These bills allow APRNs to have more autonomous skills without physician approval. According to EBP, a larger scope of practice for APRNs would fill the provider shortage, increase healthcare access, and provide safe and sufficient care. #NUR4108LC #W6 #HB111 #SB424

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

The policy Ensuring Equitable Access to Affordable Prescription Medications was first approved November 8, 2022; it has not been revised since. #NUR4108LC #W5

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

The purpose of the AHRQ’s report is to provide information about reducing medical errors & improving patient safety. This important report shows multiple, researched strategies that are designed & proven to positively impact patients’ quality of care and outcomes. #NUR4108LC #W4

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

Dr. Cathleen Erwin is on the Board of Directors for AUPHA. She joined AUPHA when she was a doctoral student at University of Alabama at Birmingham, and she currently works as an associate professor of health services administration at Auburn University. #NUR4108LC #W3

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

I am interested in learning more about workplace violence prevention policies in relation to Emergency Department nurses. These nurses constantly experience workplace violence, further causing problems with staffing, overcrowding, and quality of care. #NUR4108 #W1

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

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[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

When conducting Telehealth visits, patient centered care should always be the main focus. Telehealth can cause many barriers in providing care, but all providers, including myself, must specialize their care & safety concerns to each patient’s needs and values. #NUR3106 #M4W11

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

I want to advocate for the nursing profession by writing about my own experiences, so others can hear from an insider perspective. I will also advocate for tolerable working conditions for myself, so I am in a safe environment that I feel comfortable in. #NUR3106 #M4W10

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

In my future practice, I will demonstrate leadership by fairly delegating appropriate tasks to PCAs. For my own work, I will remain accountable for the tasks that I am assigned, and I will take full responsibility for the actions that I am taking within these tasks.#M4W9 #NUR3106

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

The distractors are (B) Pt weight & (C) Frequency of output at home. I would choose (D) Pt level of consciousness as the correct answer. Dehydration can lead to altered states of consciousness, so this should be the nurse’s priority to assess.#NUR3106 #M3W8 @ShavondraHuggi1

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

Texting or messaging on a cellphone can cause miscommunication. When texting over a phone, tone or meaning can be misinterpreted. To prevent misinterpretations of texting, calling or face-to-face communication is a better option. #NUR3106 #M3W7 @ShavondraHuggi1

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

Language barriers make communication difficult in the healthcare team. Team members that use different languages will have greater difficultly providing a patient with solutions. Bilingual staff members can allow professionals better communication. #NUR3106 #M3W6

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

@TheNerdyNurse Brittney Wilson developed her own technology and nursing blog: The Nerdy Nurse. This blog covers current nursing issues, products, services, and more. I love that Brittney voices her experiences and knowledge to help other nurses gain confidence. #NUR3106 #M2W5

[Morgan Smith @msmith7347]

Malpractice occurred in this situation. Documentation and communication should have been implemented correctly, making Mrs. H’s status more apparent. Mrs. H has a history of confusion, so she should have been admitted to the hospital as soon as her oxygen dropped.#NUR3106 #M2W4