The typical hospital ward is a disorienting environment that fosters dependency and exposes patients to considerable risk. It has been found that elderly individuals in acute care have a 36% more likelihood of acquiring a hospital-based infection than their non-elderly counterparts while in an acute setting.
Geriatric Nursing: Paying Close Attention to Detail
In order to ensure optimal care for our geriatric population, nurses and healthcare professionals alike should be proficient in looking out for signs and symptoms of diseases in the early stages.
Insight into Alzheimer’s Disease Care
Learn about the best care options for the early and late stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Nursing Care for Enteral Feedings
Enteral feeds help maximize nutrition for patients in a variety of health care settings. It is estimated that 345,000 people in America receive nutrients from tube feedings.
Registered Nurses in High Demand
Registered Nurses in the United States make up the largest workforce in the healthcare industry, but they cannot keep up with the demands of patient care.
Nurses Increase Prevention and Lower Costs
Nurses are an important part of a well-rounded healthcare team; together, they can identify risk factors and symptoms to detect diseases in the early stages.
