Since I quit my job at Miami Children’s Hospital, a lot had changed. When I graduated eight years ago, nurses where in such high demand, that with an ASN degree there where so many open doors to choose from. My personal goal was always to re-enter a pediatric hospital. Now after being in home health and hospice care for the past 6 years, I have found it extremely difficult to get back into the hospital setting, without having a BSN. More Hospitals are seeking Magnet status, and therefore most facilities in my area prefer BSN or higher to even work as a bedside nurse.…
4. What are the similarities between the compass needle (magnetism) and a test charge (electricity)?…
Healthcare is an always evolving industry, where quality, safety and affordability are important concerns. DNP practitioners are in a unique position to be the solution to these pressing issues. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) proposed 4 key messages to the future of nursing. The first key states that nurses should practice to the full extent of their education.1 The second key proposes that nurses should achieve the higher possible…
Thank you for the response! I have heard from older nurses that doctors insisting on taking vitals are a habit which stemmed from when there was not as much focus on nurse education. Currently, there is a push for health care organizations to reach what is known as “Magnet Status” and one of those requirements is to have a certain percent of the nursing staff be RNs. Organizations that hire more well trained nurses do not have to worry about accomplishing basic tasks, so patient visits can be much more efficient.…
The Commission on the Magnet Recognition Program is responsible for ensuring that the hospital/organization adheres to program standards. The Program office coordinates with the organization’s senior leadership ongoing, annual quality monitoring activities, which include an update of the organization’s contact and demographic information, a summary report and narrative responses in three content areas: nurse satisfaction and patient satisfaction findings, patient fall and pressure ulcer rates, and nurse sensitive quality indicator data (American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2005, p.…
have impacted patient care in a scenario involving a 72-year-old patient, Mr. J, in a small local…
It is more efficient to hire registered nurses in many causes because of his or her scope of practice is much broader than an LVN, said Dorel Harms, RN senior vice president for clinical services for California Hospital Association. (Larson, 2008) This is the trend for most hospitals in the United States. When a nurse is seeking a choice of employment, Magnet status hospitals can be a considerable draw for potential new employees. The economic realities and competition for RN’s can make Magnet status hospitals more a pilling for these nurses. Due to the present economic conditions, many hospitals are being bought, and becoming part of a larger hospital system. Houston has four of such systems. The Methodist, memorial Hermann, HCA and Tenet are such systems. Medical economic survival is the driving force that these smaller hospitals are being incorporated into larger systems. These larger hospitals must compete with each other for patient care and medical dollars. One of the most important ways this is being expressed is by applying for and completing for magnet status. Magnet status is becoming a vital status driven…
The United States has the opportunity to transform its health care system, and nurses can and should play a fundamental role in this transformation. However, the power to improve the current regulatory, business, and organizational conditions does not rest solely with nurses; government, businesses, health care organizations, professional associations, and the insurance industry all must play a role. Working…
The second key message in the IOM report speaks on nurses attaining higher education from LPN to ADN, BSN to MSN to DNP with a seamless transition. The report not only talks about the importance of continuing education though higher degrees of nursing, but also to have mandated certifications in your practice and completion of core skills accompanied by your state board exams. It is in my own opinion that to improve the number of educated nurses we have out there, employers must also…
Of course this can fall back on the hospital director’s preference, but with many hospitals heading in the direction of Magnet Status, the charge nurses or leaders of the hospital will need to have their BSN. By having the critical thinking skills, understanding the theories of nurse processes, the promotion of health, and case management training, BSNs will lead the healthcare organizations of tomorrow. “The IOM report makes a strong case to support that advances in science and increasing patient complexity have accelerated our need for nurses with the skill and knowledge to manage a challenging and increasingly diverse health care environment. Unlike Associate Degree programs, BSN curriculum provides content on evidence-based practice, health policy and finance, inter-professional communication and collaboration, systems leadership, disease prevention and population management. This is program content that nurse leaders need to navigate not only today’s health care environment but also the changes anticipated with health reform.” (The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, IOM,…
It is vital for a hospital to perform effectively, to provide quality care, and to maintain a good reputation in the community it serves.…
There are a couple of reasons for this to be beneficial to the hospital, and the nurses involved. Many hospitals are seeking Magnet status. One of the requirements for a hospital to apply for Magnet status is for 80% of the nursing staff to be Bachelors prepared. A hospital receives many benefits with magnet status; nursing quality care, patient results, patient safety, improved work environment, improved nurse satisfaction, and nurse recruitment and retention. A magnet hospital is a status representing a quality hospital. Much of the work implemented in magnet hospitals is completed and implemented by the nurses. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree teaches nurses how to do the research, publish and implement measure and report their work. There really are few if any reasons why this would not help improve nursing knowledge and performance. How can you argue something that will potentially improve the life and health of those we serve, our…
The Washington Hospital in Washington, Pennsylvania was one of the hospitals to make the top 100 list. The Washington Hospital is very successful not- for- profit community hospital because it helps out its community and provides a wide variety of jobs to the surrounding cities. The hospitals mission statement is “To provide great patient care.” The hospitals vision is “To be the Regional Health Care system of choice for patients, physicians and employees in Washington and surrounding counties.” The hospital provides school programs on site and jobs after graduation. They have positive feedback which rates them 4 of 5 stars on their hospitals overall performance.…
The growth of technology has greatly impacted America’s job selection. The nursing field is one of many careers that is evolving. Despite many people becoming shocked by amazing advancements, others are able to find important flaws. Although some improvements are controversial, overall they prove to be beneficial.…
I often wondered what the difference was between a BSN and an ADN or even what a competency would be. We take the same NCLEX test. Based on our experience, we would probably work at the same pay. I happen to be an ADN with few options, working in large hospitals is not one of them. So I did a little research and discovered that my town is filled with magnet hospitals an award given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center signifying to the public that this hospital gives quality service. According to nursecredentialing.org, 80% of nurses must a BSN by 2020. So, for me the difference between a BSN and an ADN is that I won’t get the job.…