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Treffer: Implementing Virtual Nursing on a MedSurg Telemetry Unit in a Community Hospital.

Title:
Implementing Virtual Nursing on a MedSurg Telemetry Unit in a Community Hospital.
Authors:
Kandhai D; Author Affiliations: University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, Maryland (Mrs Kandhai); Acute Care Services University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Abingdon, Maryland (Mrs Gillis); and University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, Maryland (Mrs Crosell)., Gillis I, Crosell C
Source:
Nursing administration quarterly [Nurs Adm Q] 2025 Oct-Dec 01; Vol. 49 (4), pp. 313-318. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Aug 26.
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7703976 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1550-5103 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 03639568 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Nurs Adm Q Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Publication: 2003- : Hagerstown, MD : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Original Publication: Germantown, Md., Aspen Systems Corp.
MeSH Terms:
Telemetry*/methods , Telemedicine*, Humans ; COVID-19/nursing ; Hospitals, Community/organization & administration
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Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: documentation burden; nurse burnout; virtual nursing
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20250828 Date Completed: 20250828 Latest Revision: 20250828
Update Code:
20250903
DOI:
10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000718
PMID:
40876052
Database:
MEDLINE

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The COVID pandemic was undeniably one of the most challenging times for health care with more than 100 000 nurses leaving the profession due to burnout and pandemic-related stress. Unfortunately, the nursing shortage is predicted to worsen, with the number of new nurses entering the workforce not measuring up to the rate of decline. To decrease some of the burden and burnout of the bedside nurses, an alternative nursing resource was implemented. Virtual nursing is an emerging strategy utilized to support safe and effective staffing in acute care amid the continued nursing workforce challenges. Virtual nursing is a team approach that leverages advanced technology such as smart screens (tablets with speakers installed on a cart), previously used for Telehealth, to support specific aspects of care. The Virtual Nurse functions from a remote location in real time, working in tandem with the bedside care team. A 3-month virtual nurse pilot at a community hospital improved communication with nurses, discharge information, and communication about medication, according to a Press Ganey survey. Anecdotally, patients reported feeling more valued and heard by the care team.
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I.G. is a licensed nurse member on the board of directors for the Maryland Board of Nursing. Additionally I.G. is also affiliated with the Maryland Board of Nursing as indicated. The other authors declare no conflict of interest.