Read this article: Using data in nursing practiceLinks to an external site. 

https://www.myamericannurse.com/using-data-nursing-practice/

With the resource you chose in mind, discuss the role of data in improving the patient experience from the perspective of the nurse. What are some of the factors that affect a patient's length and quality of stay in the hospital? How can collecting data on a patient improve their overall experience? Is data important in nursing and medical research?

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