Nursing Care of Dyspnea: The 6th Vital Sign in Individuals with ...
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Greet<strong>in</strong>gs from Doris Gr<strong>in</strong>spunExecutive DirectorRegistered Nurses’ Association <strong>of</strong> OntarioIt is <strong>with</strong> great excitement that the Registered Nurses’ Association <strong>of</strong> Ontario (RNAO)dissem<strong>in</strong>ates this nurs<strong>in</strong>g best practice guidel<strong>in</strong>e to you. Evidence-based practice supportsthe excellence <strong>in</strong> service that nurses are committed to deliver <strong>in</strong> our day-to-day practice.We <strong>of</strong>fer our endless thanks to the many <strong>in</strong>stitutions and <strong>in</strong>dividuals that are mak<strong>in</strong>gRNAO’s vision for <strong>Nurs<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Best Practice Guidel<strong>in</strong>es (NBPGs) a reality. <strong>The</strong> Government<strong>of</strong> Ontario recognized RNAO’s ability to lead this program and is provid<strong>in</strong>g multi-year fund<strong>in</strong>g. TazimVirani – NBPG program director – <strong>with</strong> her fearless determ<strong>in</strong>ation and skills, is mov<strong>in</strong>g the programforward faster and stronger than ever imag<strong>in</strong>ed. <strong>The</strong> nurs<strong>in</strong>g community, <strong>with</strong> its commitment andpassion for excellence <strong>in</strong> nurs<strong>in</strong>g care, is provid<strong>in</strong>g the knowledge and countless hours essential to thecreation and evaluation <strong>of</strong> each guidel<strong>in</strong>e. Employers have responded enthusiastically to the request forproposals (RFP), and are open<strong>in</strong>g their organizations to pilot test the NBPGs.Now comes the true test <strong>in</strong> this phenomenal journey: Will nurses utilize the guidel<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> their day-to-day practice?Successful uptake <strong>of</strong> these NBPGs requires a concerted effort <strong>of</strong> four groups: nurses themselves, otherhealthcare colleagues, nurse educators <strong>in</strong> academic and practice sett<strong>in</strong>gs, and employers. After lodg<strong>in</strong>gthese guidel<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong>to their m<strong>in</strong>ds and hearts, knowledgeable and skillful nurses and nurs<strong>in</strong>g studentsneed healthy and supportive work environments to help br<strong>in</strong>g these guidel<strong>in</strong>es to life.We ask that you share this NBPG, and others, <strong>with</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>terdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary team. <strong>The</strong>re is muchto learn from one another. Together, we can ensure that Ontarians receive the best possible care everytime they come <strong>in</strong> contact <strong>with</strong> us. Let’s make them the real w<strong>in</strong>ners <strong>of</strong> this important effort!RNAO will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to work hard at develop<strong>in</strong>g and evaluat<strong>in</strong>g future guidel<strong>in</strong>es. We wish you the bestfor a successful implementation!Doris Gr<strong>in</strong>spun, RN, MSN, PhD(cand), OOntExecutive DirectorRegistered Nurses’ Association <strong>of</strong> Ontario
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