A Gerontological Society of America (GSA) report summarizes survey findings on the readiness of the primary care workforce to ...

Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not make enough hormone, which slows down body processes. Nurses can help by planning care that includes monitoring symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, ...

Explore the ins and outs of having students complete real-world assessment tasks. From the guiding principles to how to implement authentic assessments, this page supplies you with what you need to ...

Developing and continual growth as a professional is an important part of most careers, but it plays a pivotal role if you’re a registered nurse (RN). Depending on the state you practice in, ...

The way Robin Hillier sees it, there is not a single process that is going to make or break a skilled nursing facility more than the MDS resident assessment. And she should know. A 40-year long-term ...

Nurses have a lot of responsibility, including the assessment and care of patients. There are times when decisions are made without a doctor's supervision. Because people's lives are on the line, it ...

Objective Competency denotes the ability to execute a certain task or action with the necessary knowledge. Competency definitions and measurements are challenging for nursing and other professions due ...

The new facility assessments for nursing homes, which went into effect on Thursday, are prompting mixed reviews from nursing home operators regarding their utility. The feedback ranges from ...

As the federal government’s new staffing mandate looms large for nursing homes, operators are grappling with challenges in meeting the upcoming facility assessment requirements but urge compliance ...