Nurses need constant training and updating of knowledge, in this regard, the project “Quality and Safety Education for Nurses” (QSEN) appeared. The purpose of this program is to train future nurses who will have the skills and knowledge necessary to improve the quality and safety of the healthcare system in which they work (QSEN Institute). This program is essential in the training of nurses, as it will allow them to provide qualified care to the patient, taking into account all the safety regulations and the quality of nursing care.
The pearl of wisdom is that nurses are obliged to provide care to the patients based on their needs and the safety of the treatment provided. “… and one serious mistake I made was failing operate on a child who had bleeding… nobody asked any questions about my decision” (QSEN at TCNJ: Nursing and Health Education, 2017). In this case, not only the doctor’s mistake played a significant role but also the nurse’s opinion, which probably could have saved the child’s life. It is very important that the medical nurse leaders know the whole theory of the safety and quality of medical care (Lyle-Edrosolo & Waxman, 2016). Safe practice of patient care is aimed at constant awareness of the potential risks of harming the patient in this situation (Sherwood & Nickel, 2017). This is necessary in order to provide the patient with high-quality care and safety during a difficult period of treatment.
In conclusion, the safety and quality of medical care provided by nurses is an essential aspect of medical staff work. The QSEN project is necessary for future nurses to study to minimize the number of adverse situations during surgery and general treatment. Medical institutions need to introduce this project and conduct thorough conduct training of nurses in safety and quality of care.
References
Lyle-Edrosolo, G. and Waxman, K. (2016). Aligning healthcare safety and quality competencies: Quality and safety education for nurses (QSEN), The Joint Commission, and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet® Standards Crosswalk. Elsevier, 14(1), 70-75.
Sherwood, G. and Nickel, B. (2017). Integrating quality and safety competencies to improve outcomes. Infusion Nurses Society, 40 (2), 116-122.
QSEN at TCNJ: Nursing and Health Education. (2017). Introduction to the QSEN Competencies[Video]. YouTube.