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Negotiating With Cultural Sensitivity: Reduction Of Medical And Medication Errors Through Meaningful Cross-Cultural Communication, Luanne Linnard-Palmer Sep 2012

Negotiating With Cultural Sensitivity: Reduction Of Medical And Medication Errors Through Meaningful Cross-Cultural Communication, Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

No abstract available


Cultural Communication: Reducing Errors Through Effective Communication (Poster), Luanne Linnard-Palmer Sep 2012

Cultural Communication: Reducing Errors Through Effective Communication (Poster), Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

No abstract available


Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, And Negotiation: Transcending Differences And Barriers Toward Better Healthcare Outcomes, Luanne Linnard-Palmer Aug 2012

Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, And Negotiation: Transcending Differences And Barriers Toward Better Healthcare Outcomes, Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

No abstract available


The Use Of Simulation For Pediatric Oncology Nursing Safety Principles: Ensuring Competent Practice Through The Use Of A Mnemonic, Chemotherapy Road Maps And Case-Based Learning, Luanne Linnard-Palmer May 2012

The Use Of Simulation For Pediatric Oncology Nursing Safety Principles: Ensuring Competent Practice Through The Use Of A Mnemonic, Chemotherapy Road Maps And Case-Based Learning, Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Background and Significance Caring for patients with cancer is becoming more common in acute and critical-care settings. According to the American Cancer Society (2010), cancer is the second leading cause of death in the nation. In any setting, nurses can encounter patients experiencing cancer care anywhere along the cancer care continuum. This includes recent diagnosis, induction chemotherapy, maintenance therapy, recovery, remission, or relapse and hospice care. Nurses need to be ready to respond to the unique needs of the cancer patient, whether the care is focused on adult or pediatric patients. Baccalaureate or associate degree nursing education does not typically …


Innovations In Case-Based Simulations To Reduce Pediatric Medication Errors In The Clinical Setting (Poster), Luanne Linnard-Palmer Mar 2012

Innovations In Case-Based Simulations To Reduce Pediatric Medication Errors In The Clinical Setting (Poster), Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

No abstract available


Academic Safety During Nursing Simulation: Perceptions Of Nursing Students And Faculty, Barbara Ganley, Luanne Linnard-Palmer Jan 2012

Academic Safety During Nursing Simulation: Perceptions Of Nursing Students And Faculty, Barbara Ganley, Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Background Nursing simulation is said to be a safe learning environment. However, research and anecdotal information suggest it may be safe for patients but not academically safe for students. Academic safety is defined. Method Nursing students (n = 101) and faculty (n = 24) from schools in the San Francisco area completed online surveys to describe an academically safe learning environment. Results/Conclusions Faculty and students defined academically safe as supportive, and a climate where freedom to learn and grow is enjoyed by all.


Medical And Medication Errors In America: A National Catastrophe, Luanne Linnard-Palmer Jan 2012

Medical And Medication Errors In America: A National Catastrophe, Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

No abstract available


Innovations In Pediatric Error Reduction: A Case-Based/Learning Approach Using Simulation (Poster), Luanne Linnard-Palmer Dec 2011

Innovations In Pediatric Error Reduction: A Case-Based/Learning Approach Using Simulation (Poster), Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

No abstract provided.