Referencing one of the approved Data Element Sets discuss:

• Why are nursing terminologies that are consistent and standardized, necessary for care in today’s environment?
• Provide an example from your practice of how standardized nursing language improved communication, patient care, safety, adherence to standards of care, or assisted in the evaluation of nursing care outcomes.

Include at least two citations from peer-reviewed professional nursing literature and/or required reading.

See the Nursing Syllabus Standards & Policies Document for Discussion Participation Guidelines & Grading Criteria.