Abstract

This poster presentation will explore the invisible work of nurses in hospital based settings. Factors such as work complexity contributions, and increased cognitive load will be presented to illustrate how it influences nurses' clinical decision making.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Laura Anne Vasel, MSN, College of Nursing, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Sigma Membership

Pi Gamma

Lead Author Affiliation

Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Invisible Work of Nursing, Clinical Decision Making, Cognitive Load

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Exploring the invisible work of nurses and how cognitive load influences hospital-based nursing practice

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This poster presentation will explore the invisible work of nurses in hospital based settings. Factors such as work complexity contributions, and increased cognitive load will be presented to illustrate how it influences nurses' clinical decision making.