Quality Improvement Nursing
Learn More about Quality Improvement Nursing
Because nurses are integral to hospitalized patients’ care, nurses also are pivotal in hospital efforts to improve quality. As hospitals face increasing demands to participate in a wide range of quality improvement activities, they are reliant on nurses to help address these demands. Nurses working in quality improvement focus on enhancing the quality of hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other medical care facilities.
Preparation Path
Earn your BSN
Pass the NCLEX and become an RN
Take continuing education courses in health care technology or quality improvement
Typical Tasks
- Introducing new, life-saving strategies to patient care facilities
- Recommending new technology
- Recording health care information
Employment Settings
- Hospitals
- Private practices
Annual Salary Range
$67,500 – $74,000
Certification
RN
Education Requirements
BSN
