Entries by Daphne Hanson

The macro-trends affecting the health workforce

Healthcare Macro Trends within Washington DC Prompted in part by the ideas presented for the technology innovation project, the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors has become increasingly concerned about the ability to identify, recruit, and retain the appropriate skill mix for the organization. The CEO has designated an interdisciplinary team and asked […]

Reflect on the importance of interoperability within healthcare delivery

Reflect on the importance of interoperability within healthcare delivery and the role that informatics technical standards play in the process. Now consider the role that an informatics nurse specialist plays in the development and adoption of, usability, and adoption of informatics technical standards. How relevant to nursing practice are these technical standards? How much does […]

Benign prostatic hypertrophy

A client is admitted because of benign prostatic hypertrophy and is scheduled to have a transurethral prostate resection. What assessment data would indicate to the nurse that a complication is developing? The client has difficulty emptying his bladder. The client states he feels like he cannot empty his bladder. The client complains of frequency and […]

The Full-Spectrum Nursing Model

Mental Health Home Applying the Full-Spectrum Nursing Model A nurse employed by a temporary agency is assigned to a neurology unit for a 12-hour shift. On arrival, she discovers that the registered nurse (RN) assigned for the shift called in sick, leaving her with two nursing assistive personnel (NAPs) to provide client care and administer […]