MEDSURG Nursing

Includes bibliographical references.

CMSRNs continuing competence methods and perceived value of certification: a descriptive study -- Room assignment, gender identity, and gender expressions: a case study on caring for transgender patients -- Implementation of a standardized protocol to select a surrogate decision-maker for trauma patients -- A systematic review of care needs for surgical patients with chronic opioid use -- Decreasing times to compressions during in-hospital cardiac arrest: an evidence-based intervention for non-critical care areas -- Drugs for pulmonary arterial hypertension; endothelin receptor antagonists -- Use of preoperative screening tool to optimize patients with anemia before cardiac valve procedure -- COVID-19: Legal nursing issues -- Managing persistent pain throughout hospitalization -- Ischemic stroke -- Tips for better scholarly writing -- Skin failure in Acute care: Unavoidable? -- Practical and ethical nurse-led infection control: lessons from the past, moving toward the future.

[Article Title : CMSRNs continuing competence methods and perceived value of certification: a descriptive study / Diane K. Boyle and Sarah A. Thompson, p. 229 - 236] Abstract : Specialty nursing certification is validation and formal recognition of nurses' knowledge, skills, and abilities. The intrinsic and extrinsic reasons nurses value Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse certification, as well as facilitators to and barriers of certification, are discussed.;[Article Title : Room assignment, gender identity, and gender expressions: a case study on caring for transgender patients / Justin Omar Barredo, p. 237 - 240] Abstract : Transgender people face potential healthcare barriers, including communication issues, violations to HIPAA, inappropriate room assignments, and failure of standards of care.;[Article Title : Implementation of a standardized protocol to select a surrogate decision-maker for trauma patients / Meagan Driesen, p. 241-244] Abstract : Standardized patient education can play an essential role in guiding individuals to complete an advance directive, which will help the healthcare team be attentive to patients' health preferences.;[Article Title : A systematic review of care needs for surgical patients with chronic opioid use / Rachel French, Matthew D. Mchugh, Eileen Lake, and J. Margo Brooks Carthon, p. 245-254] Abstract : An understudied aspect of the opioid crisis with implications for nursing is care of hospitalized surgical patients with chronic opioid use. Care needs of these patients are not well understood. This systematic review identified salient care needs and explored the role of nursing in meeting these needs.;[Article Title : Decreasing times to compressions during in-hospital cardiac arrest: an evidence-based intervention for non-critical care areas / Gina Allen, p. 255-258] Abstract : The experience of cardiac arrest can be very demanding and emotionally charged for practice nursing staff. Staff's ability to practice arrest response in a simulated environment can decrease anxiety and improve knowledge, responses, and patient outcomes.;[Article Title : Drugs for pulmonary arterial hypertension; endothelin receptor antagonist / Rhea Faye D. Felicilda Reynaldo and Ergie P. Inocian, p. 259-266] Abstract : Although incidence of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is rare, medical-surgical nurses may have the opportunity to care for patients with this condition. Understanding PAH's pathophysiology and important nursing considerations related to safe pharmacologic care for patients taking endothelin receptor antagonists for treating PAH will help improve patient outcomes.;[Article Title : Use of preoperative screening tool to optimize patients with anemia before cardiac valve procedures / Emily Jones, Andi N. Rice, Nicole R. Guinn, and Charles A. Vacchiano, p. 267-272] Abstract :This quality improvement project focused on identifying and treating preoperative anemia in patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery. A standardized screening checklist and procedure for patient referral to a preoperative anemia clinic were developed and implemented.;[Article Title : COVID-19: Legal nursing issues / Helen P. Neil, p. 273-275] Abstract : As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves and hurricane season approaches, nurses need to prepare for the next healthcare crisis. The best time to prepare is now, while the events are fresh in their minds.;[Article Title : Managing persistent pain throughout hospitalization / Cherie R. Rebar and Nicole M. Heimgartner, p. 276-277] Abstract : Nurses caring for the hospitalized patients with persistent pain should perform thorough, ongoing pain assessments. Relying on evidence-based assessment tools gives nurses an objective way to determine the degree to which acute pain and persistent pain are present.;[Article Title : Ischemic Stroke/ Jara Monroe, p. 278-279] Abstract : The medical-surgical nursing certification board (MSNCB) is a professional organization whose mission is to validate excellence in medical-surgical nursing and care coordination and transition management. MSNCB administers the CMSRN and CCCTM certification programs because certification is the recognized path for registered nurses to build and demonstrate commitment, confidence, and credibility.;[Article Title : Tips for better scholarly writing / Lynne Connelly, p. 280-281] Abstract : Improvement as a writer is an ongoing process. To be an effective writer, a nurse needs to read about, study, and practice writing. Helpful tips for writing for publication are provided to help nurses improve their scholarly writing.;[Article Title : Skin failure in acute care: unavoidable? / Patricia J. Bartzak, p. 282-283] Abstract : Clinical nurses who care for patients in the acute care setting are familiar with the Braden Scale's daily completion and selected interventions for pressure injuries (PIs). Evidence supports skin failure as a process that occurs despite intensive preventive nursing efforts.;[Article Title : Practical and Ethical Nurse-Led Infection Control : Lessons from the past, moving toward the future / Emily Cannon, Renee Bauer, and Kailee Burdick, p. 284-286] Abstract : Nurses were championed to make a difference in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether on the frontlines working in hospitals directly with patients, or on the sidelines educating the public, nursing is a diverse profession addressing needs from many directions. Lessons learned are crucial for preparing for future health crises.