Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)

Patient safety is the most sensitive aspect of health care. According to (Armstrong and Barton, 2014), Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) enables future nurses to acquire skills, knowledge, and attitudes that constantly better the quality and safety of systems in healthcare. QSEN concepts were developed to act as guidelines for prospecting nurses to focus on quality and safety in patient healthcare. Patient-centered care is a concept that would guide me as a nurse that the patient is the main control of the care given to them depending on their preference (Armstrong & Barton, 2014). I would also have to emphasize to new staff the significance of acknowledging the goals of each individual patient which acknowledges the value of the patient and their progress. The concept of team and collaboration will require liaising with team members from other departments through decision making and mutual understanding to increase priorities on patients. Use of the SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) practice of communication will facilitate reliable teamwork and effective communication during transitioning care phases (Armstrong & Barton, 2014). Quality improvement is a concept that should be constantly analyzed and evaluated for better healthcare. As a nurse, I have the responsibility to familiarize with data that enhances system-based solutions which shield patients. The concept of safety allows reduces chances of harm and error on patients through teamwork with other disciplines and brainstorming to come up with strategies and techniques that attribute to positive reliable progress (Armstrong & Barton, 2014). With the assistance of informatics, errors would be unheard of. I could use technology to monitor the patient, deliver accurate medicine dosage and effectively communicate with my teammates. Moreover, I can familiarize myself with information on patient safety which makes a diagnosis and patient attendance more efficient. Performance improvement can be actualized through spending more quality time with patients which enhances assessment and quick responsiveness of patients. 

References 

Armstrong, G., & Barton, A. J. (2014). QUALITY AND SAFETY EDUCATION FOR NURSES. Introduction to Quality and Safety Education for Nurses: Core Competencies, 39.