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Medication Reconciliation Errors: A Persistent Threat to Patient Safety.

Medication Reconciliation Errors: A Persistent Threat to Patient Safety. Improving Medication Administration Errors in the Clinical Setting Medication administration errors (MAEs) are a persistent problem in healthcare settings, compromising patient safety and quality of care. As a nursing professional, I have witnessed MAEs during my clinical rotations, and it is alarming to note that these […]

The cause-and-effect diagram called the Fishbone or Ishikawa Diagram

The cause-and-effect diagram called the Fishbone or Ishikawa Diagram showing cost benefit analysis. The Fishbone Diagram and Cost-Benefit Analysis: A Critical Exploration The Fishbone diagram, also known as the Ishikawa diagram, serves as a visual tool widely employed in quality management and problem-solving to identify potential causes contributing to a specific effect (Ishikawa, 1982). While […]

Outcomes-based Cycle of Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgment

Dynamic Cycle of Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgment Clinical Experience Summary During my second year as a registered nurse in the emergency department, I encountered a challenging case that tested my clinical judgment skills. A 68-year-old male patient presented with complaints of sudden onset chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. The patient’s vital signs […]