"Patient safety is something I take very seriously and make every effort to promote. During my clinical rotations, I realized the extensive amount of patient education that nurses do regularly, on a variety of topics. We often forget that patients aren't as knowledgeable about medication use and side effects, the benefits and impact of exercise and healthy dieting, the use of adaptive equipment, etc. Taking the time to educate patients to ensure they are taking medications correctly and effectively promotes or ensuring they have safety precautions in place at home promotes a culture of patient safety and reduces risk. Reducing falls is another area in that I will promote patient safety by completing fall risk assessments and adhering to safety precautions like a two-person assist when ambulating a patient."

"Patient safety is my top priority and I utilize a variety of techniques to promote a culture of safety in the workplace. For example, it's important to always double-check the patient's name and DOB along with the medication name and dosage before administering any medications. Education is another way I promote safety through teaching patients and their family members necessary information. This includes information about their medications, possible side effects, concerns or red flags to look for and report, fall risk assessments, ways to prevent falls in the hospital and at home, etc. Patient privacy is also a safety concern, so I take every measure to safeguard their information and ensure only those authorized by the patient have access to their information."