Rapid Response Journal of Nursing

Rapid Response Team to the Rescue

Rapid Response Team to the Rescue

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Rapid response team (RRT) purpose is to initiate immediate measures before patient deteriorates further and to educate the staff on activating the staff the Rapid response team.

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Submitted by Marina E. Bitanga BSN, RN, CCRN
What Are The Effects Of Floating to Nurses And Patient Care

What Are The Effects Of Floating to Nurses And Patient Care

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This article will explore how floating affects nurses and what management can do to help nurses relieve the stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction of the nurses with the health care system.

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Submitted by Marina E. Bitanga BSN, RN, CCRN
The Algorithm of Rapid Response (RRT Nursing)

The Algorithm of Rapid Response (RRT Nursing)

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Carrying the beeper for a shift as a member of a rapid response team entails being ready at a moment’s notice to respond to the call for help from a nurse or family member concerned about a patient change of condition, no matter how subtle or seemingly inconsequential the clinical change may be.

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Submitted by Elizabeth A. Silverberg, RN
Detour Off The Sepsis Road: Early Recognition is Key

Detour Off The Sepsis Road: Early Recognition is Key

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At present, the US reports approximately 750,000 cases of sepsis a year and estimates 1 million cases by 2020 With a mortality rate of 30%, an estimated 250,000 annual deaths, and hospital costs exceeding $16 billion, sepsis has become a burden. It is imperative to increase the awareness and early recognition of sepsis.

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Submitted by Angela Buckles, RN, CNS-S, Murray State University
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