Eileen Dohman, vice president of nursing at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA, says nurse leaders' must create an environment where nurses have autonomy—and are held accountable ...

Autonomy in nursing is the ability of nurses to understand their patient's right to medical information and care while independently making decisions without consulting the healthcare provider.

During a recent remodel, the central nursing station was replaced with a walled area. The idea was to create a private space just for residents and visiting families. _____ ...