Question

Discuss the correlation between nursing education and positive patient outcomes. Include current research that links patient safety outcomes to advanced degrees in nursing. Based on some real-life experiences, explain whether you agree or disagree with this research.

Answer 1

I agree with this research, it is the fact that advanced degrees in nursing are necessary for the nurse to update current trends and advances inpatient care. In the real scenario, a nurse working in the cardiac unit notices medication error ie drug ordered is above the desired does and questions the drug dose error. As evidence-based practices requirements and to conduct research were increasing to provide outcome-based care. Patient safety is preventing harm for hospitalised patients such as preventing nosocomial infection, pressure ulcer, patient fall, medication errors. Care is extended to meet the needs of the patient and families. This nursing knowledge and skills are required to sustain quality care through advanced degree nurses.