By Zelda Meeker – When any healthcare provider introduces themselves as “doctor,” most patients may naturally assume they’re speaking to a physician. But what happens when the person using that title isn’t an MD, but a nurse with a doctoral degree?
By Zelda Meeker – Nurses are often expected to manage too much, too fast, making it harder to stay focused during high-stakes care. Redesigning workflows and integrating technologies with intention can help hospitals relieve some of that burden. Streamlined workflows don’t replace human judgment — they protect it by eliminating distractions and unnecessary steps.
By Zelda Meeker – Ethics are universal across healthcare settings and providers and are an important element that drives safety, trust, and quality patient care. This may lead some people to wonder if nurses are held to the same ethical traditions as physicians.
By Zelda Meeker – While every wound tells a story, it also carries a cost, affecting both patients and organizations. Nurse leaders hold the key to transforming outcomes through the investment in wound care training.
By Zelda Meeker – When you think of HIPAA, what comes to mind? Privacy. Integrity. Trust. These elements and so much more come into play, especially in the age of social media. HIPAA mandates that nurses and other healthcare professionals protect sensitive patient information, ensuring confidentiality and trust in the patient-provider relationship.
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