Nursing theory and philosophy is not a highly desired course in nursing studies.  Most nursing students, regardless of program of study, are either terrified or annoyed at the thought of having to study nursing theory and philosophy.  Likewise, I doubt that many nurses (myself included) spend a lot of time brushing up on nursing theories […]

UAMS supports the advancement of nursing research and the evaluation and use of evidence-based findings in our practice.  The Center for Nursing Excellence is pleased to recognize the research and publication of findings related to PICC device securement and CLABSI by Mark Rowe, MNSc, RNP, VA-BC, and colleagues.  Mark performed a retrospective quality review of […]

The Oxford dictionary describes Excellence as “the quality of being outstanding or extremely good,” (Lexico.com).  Excellence is very different from perfection, which can be thought of as a state of being without mistake, flaw or fault.  Excellence is a state of maximizing performance to reach or exceed goals.  It requires knowledge, skill, focus, commitment and […]