Duringthe first weeks of the semester the student will work in clinical to identify a problem theyexperience in caring for a patient. It must be a problem within the scope of practice of an RN.
The student will explore current practice on the unit where theyare having their clinical experience. Use the clinical practice manual/policy and procedure manual to validate the procedure.
The student will review current literature related to this intervention/problem.
Select at least one article from an AmericanNursing Journal written within the last 7 years that describes this intervention. Summarize how the article recommends this intervention
should be performed. Compare and contrast how the intervention is performed in practice and how it should be performed based on recommendations found in the literature. What are the major differences (if any) be specific. What recommendations would you make to change the policies and procedure manual or how would you recommend nurses at this site change their practice.
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