The Struggle is Real
This term describes the physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress in the workplace, leading to reduced productivity and cynicism.
What is burnout?
A patient requiring skilled nursing care after a hospital stay, but not yet able to return home, would likely transition to this type of facility.
What is a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or rehabilitation center?
A system where the government pays for healthcare services through taxes.
What is a single-payer system?
The process by which a registered nurse assigns specific tasks to other members of the healthcare team.
What is delegation?
This nursing issue is characterized by an insufficient number of nurses to provide safe and effective patient care.
What is the staffing shortage?
This level of care is focused on managing symptoms and providing comfort for patients with life-limiting illnesses, often in their own home.
What is hospice care?
This is the government-funded program providing health coverage for low-income individuals and families.
What is Medicaid?
An interprofessional team meeting to discuss a patient's treatment plan exemplifies this concept.
What is collaboration?
A nurse engaging in this practice would be advocating for increased wages, better working conditions, or enhanced professional protections.
What is professional advocacy?
A nurse acting as a liaison to coordinate care between multiple providers and settings for a single patient is performing this role.
What is care coordination?
This payment method reimburses hospitals and physicians a predetermined, fixed amount for a particular diagnosis, regardless of the actual cost of care.
What is a prospective payment system?
A nursing leader who guides and mentors less experienced nurses to help them develop their skills.
What is a preceptor or mentor?
This issue arises from disrespect, conflict, and hostile behaviors among nurses in the workplace.
What is lateral violence or horizontal violence?
This care model emphasizes a coordinated, team-based approach to provide a full range of services for patients across their lifespan.
What is the continuum of care?
This financial issue is the rising cost of healthcare and a contributing factor to the national debate on healthcare reform.
What is healthcare inflation?
This style of leadership involves including staff in the decision-making process and fosters a sense of shared ownership.
What is democratic or participative leadership?
This is a framework for nurses to report safety concerns without fear of retaliation, promoting a culture of patient safety.
What is a just culture?
A nurse working in this setting would focus on health promotion and disease prevention within a community, rather than in a hospital.
What is public or community health nursing?
A nurse would use this model to improve the quality of care and reduce costs by preventing hospital readmissions.
What is a value-based care model?
The process of providing constructive feedback and evaluating performance, often conducted annually.
What is performance appraisal?