Clinical Excellence in Nursing

10/01/24 • 17 min

What does it take to practice excellent nursing in a busy primary care setting?

In this insightful episode, Adam Cifu, MD, sits down with Sybil Caruthers, RN, a nurse with 38 years of experience and a recipient of the Nursing Professional Excellence Award. They discuss the core elements of clinical excellence in nursing, focusing on the vital importance of collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals.

Sybil shares her unique journey into the profession, which began unexpectedly. From her early days as an oncology triage nurse to her current role in primary care, she highlights the importance of patient advocacy and adapting to the growing demands of healthcare.

Join us as we explore the lessons learned from their journey and the transformative power of teamwork in improving patient outcomes.

What does it take to practice excellent nursing in a busy primary care setting?

Join us as we explore the lessons learned from their journey and the transformative power of teamwork in improving patient outcomes.

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Dive deeper into the fascinating conversations from this episode with two must-see resources related to the themes discussed:

Episode featuring Dr. Shah – “AI in Medicine: The Present”: In this insightful episode, Dr. Shah highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, examining how tools for ambient clinical documentation are changing the way physicians interact with patients. Discover how AI is enhancing clinical encounters by allowing doctors to focus more on care and less on paperwork: AI in Medicine: The Present.
Article by Dr. Adam Cifu – “The Moment I Realized AI Will Introduce a Brave New World for Medicine”: In this article, Adam Cifu explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and the practice of medicine, cautioning against an over-reliance on technology and emphasizing the irreplaceable role of human clinicians in patient care: Article about AI in Medicine.