June 2023

Nurses vs. AI: What happens when nurses disagree with the AI’s assessment

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Mariah Taylor (Email) – 20 hours ago As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into hospitals and patient care, questions arise as to when and how often nurses can override the algorithm and if disciplinary action should be given for wrong decisions, The Wall Street Journal reported June 15. Melissa Beebe, RN, an oncology nurse at […]

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COVID-19 Can Cause Brain Cells To “Fuse”

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News  Published: June 8, 2023  Original story from The University of Queensland Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms. Professor Massimo Hilliard and Dr Ramon Martinez-Marmol from the Queensland Brain Institute have explored how viruses alter

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Caring for patients with disabilities

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Jun 6, 2023 © megaflopp – stock.adobe.com Stephen Kolesk, MD Individuals with I/DD, autism, and severe mental or behavioral challenges experience significant disparities in access to care and health outcomes. Here’s how to look past the disability and care for the person. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism (IDD/A), particularly those who have

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NEARLY 80% OF NURSES HAVE SEEN OR EXPERIENCED WORKPLACE AND NURSING SCHOOL DISCRIMINATION

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ANALYSIS  |  BY CAROL DAVIS  |   JUNE 01, 2023    6 out of 10 have seen or experienced racism from colleagues, data reveals. Key Takeaways Nearly half (47%) of Asian, Black, and Hispanic nurses have experienced microaggressions from colleagues. Very little formal reporting occurs when nurses or their patients experience racism.85% of surveyed nurses say hiring

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