CVME Insider: Nursing Knowledge That Matters

Introduction Nursing is a dynamic profession, and nursing research has been evolving to meet the needs of the modern health care environment. Nursing is a profession that continues to grow, innovate and adapt in order to meet patient needs. History and Evolution of Nursing Research The history of nursing research can be traced back to Florence Nightingale, who used her data to change practices for military hospitals in the 19th century. In more recent times, nursing researchers have made significant contributions in areas such as evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement and patient safety. Nursing has been recognized as a science since at least 1887 when Martha Maxwell published one of the first textbooks on nursing science titled "The Principles of Nursing". However, it wasn't until after World War II that nurses were able to earn doctoral degrees in this field through programs like Columbia University's School of Nursing or Yale's School Of Nursing w...

  Implicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our perceptions, actions, and decisions. In the healthcare industry, implicit biases can seriously affect patient care and outcomes. Here are the top five implicit biases in nursing and healthcare and what we can do to recognize and address them. 1. Racial Bias Racial bias is one of the most common implicit biases in healthcare. Studies have shown that healthcare providers tend to provide different levels of care to patients based on race or ethnicity. For example, Black patients are less likely to receive pain medication than White patients with the same condition. To recognize and address racial bias, healthcare providers should undergo cultural competency training and learn about the impact of systemic racism on healthcare outcomes. They should also actively listen to their patients and their concerns, regardless of race or ethnicity. 2. Gender Bias Gender bias is another common type of implicit bias in heal...