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Heart Nursing Care Model, Jennifer M. Harden

Theses and Graduate Projects

The role of the hematology ambulatory registered nurse (HARN) is currently disorganized at a large Midwestern clinic. Cumently the HARN is responsible for telephone care, lab results, prescription refills, patient education, submitting forms, and helping patients with miscellaneous items. The HARN is pulled in several directions throughout the day. With healthcare reimbursement changing, there is a growing need for HARNs to be utilized to one's fullest potential and licensure. The purpose of this project is to create a new model of nursing care, which will further enhance the HARN role. Jean Watson's Philosophy and Science of Caring provides a framework …