by: Rosabel Zohfeld, MSN-Ed, APRN, FNP-C According to Al-Jammal, Al-Khasawneh, & Hamadat, 2015, the delegation of authority transmits power from a high entity to a low entity power. The authorized individual and or the person giving the authority exercises those powers through the duration of the agreement between both parties. The individual in charge of the one who gives the … Read More
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First Job Interview as a Nurse Practitioner
Google images 2023 By: Rosabel Zohfeld, APRN, MSN-Ed, FNP-C One of every new advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) goal is to find the right job. Although the recent advanced nurse graduate is eager and excited to see the correct position, it is crucial to take the time to review the work contract and its legal implications. Before you say yes! … Read More
Advocacy in Nursing
By Rosabel Zohfeld, MSN-Ed, APRN, FNP-C Nurse practitioners advocate, speak for, and on behalf of individuals. They support and encourage healthcare, the nurse profession, and their role as providers through advocacy. Much more when the individual’s ability to make choices and decisions is diminished due to illness and social circumstances. Political advocacy is an essential tool for advanced practice nurses … Read More
Hostile Working Environments and Bullying in Nursing
By: Rosabel Zohfeld, MSN-Ed, APRN, FNP-C Case scenario Nurse A, RN is a graduated nurse who is very proud of her education. She finally lands her dream job and is hired as a full-time ER nurse. Nurse B, who shows no respect for her colleague, is training her for her new job; instead, she embarrasses her in front of others … Read More
What is Telehealth?
by: Rosabel Zohfeld, MSN-Ed, APRN, FNP-C Telehealth, which can be interchangeable with Telemedicine, is known as the delivery of health services using electronic technology to patients at a distance (Cason & Cohn, 2014). Due to the increase in the aging population and the prevalence of chronic diseases, there is a need for new care models, and telehealth is one of … Read More