HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR THE CLINICAL NURSE

Dear nurses,

Always remember to FOLLOW your institution's
policies and procedures and doctor's orders.
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HEY, NURSE WHAT IS WRONG ?

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enjoy
reading.

HOW GOOD IS YOUR JUDGEMENT ?

Updated 7/24

Using good clinical judgement is an essential part of nursing.

How would you handle the situation above?

Helpful hints:

-Please remember when you are assigned a patient you are

responsible for the care of that patient.
-NEVER RE-ASSIGN that patient to family.

-The hospital does not consider the family member an employee.

- Always follow your institution's policies and procedures

SAME NAME , NOT SAFE

Same Name, Not Safe
For more helpful information on how to do correct clinical nursing, simply click on the links:
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and http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions
and enjoy learning.

POOR DECISION MAKING

Updated 7/24

Dear nurses,

How good is your decision making? Would you do what this 
nurse did? I hope not. A neurological assessment is very important!
 

Helpful hint:

Always take the time to do an assessment, to ensure everything is okay!

Patient Assessment

Patients assessment is the responsibility of
every nurse.
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and http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions

NEVER SHIFT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Updated 8/23

Dear nurses,

Hope you had a good week. Never shift your responsibilities onto others. The nurse has a very important role to play in the clinical setting. In order to learn more about the role of the nurse

with care planning and not shifting responsibilities, simply click on the link:

Quizmenurse

MASSAGING FEET CAN BE DANGEROUS

Care planning and patient education are essential tools in the clinical setting. The nurse has an important role to play, keeping the family and patient informed. A plan of care is typically updated as the patient's needs are assessed. To learn more, simply click on the link:www.dearnurses.net
and enjoy learning.

A BLOOD CLOT CAN TRAVEL

  4/24

  Dear nurses,

 The Clinical Setting Step by Step is no longer available.
  More updated information can be accessed by clicking on the links:

  Medical Terminology

 Postoperative care and complications

   

The patient who is confined to bed is at risk for DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).
To learn more about DVT prevention in the clinical setting ,(Sessions 11)or go to:

http://www.dearnurses.net/
and enjoy reading the following topics:
1)The Clinical Setting Step by Step, chapter 3
2) Care Planning and Patient Education.

DVT (DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS)

A blood clot may form in the veins of the calf and travel to the lungs.
To learn more about this helpful topic, you may watch the video:

http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions

( Sessions 11) or go to:

http://www.dearnurses.net/home

and enjoy reading the following topics:

1) The Clinical Setting Step by Step, chapter3 (Deep Vein Thrombosis)

2) Care planning and Patient Education

Patient Controlled Analgesia Administration

 

















PCA ( Pain Controlled Analgesia)

This type of analgesia may be ordered by the doctor, for the patient who
is awake, alert and able to self medicate. However, family members should

be advised by the medical staff, that family members are not allowed to press

the medication button. Sessions 12 gives an overview of pain assessment.

Patient Controlled Analgesia

PCA ( Patient Controlled Analgesia)

This type of analgesia may be ordered by the doctor, for the patient who
is awake, alert and able to self medicate. However, family members should

be advised by the medical staff, that family members are not allowed to press

the medication button. Sessions 12 gives an overview of pain assessment.

CORRECT MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

Updated 8/24

Dear Nurses,

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Correct medication administration

Medication errors

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS SITUATION?

Patients may not always know how to use good judgement, but a competent nurse can be of great help. To learn more , just click on the link:
CARE PLANNING AND PATIENT EDUCATION.
Also enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses.

POOR CLINICAL JUDGMENT

Dear Nurses,

Pay attention to the nurse above and her solution to good medication administration.
This is very poor judgement on her part.

Here are some helpful pointers for good medication administration:
- Follow MD orders

- Remember the five rights
- DO NOT USE COLOR CODING AS YOUR ONLY GUIDELINE. Remember, many pills may have the same color, but that does not mean they are of equal strength.
- If you are a new nurse and you are uncertain, consult with a more experienced nurse
to help you out.

- Always follow your Institution's policies and procedures

For helpful information on this topic, simply click on the link:

http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step

Chapters 5 and 6, enjoy reading.

Also enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses.

POOR CLINICAL JUDGEMENT

Updated 8/23         

Medication administration is not a guessing game! To learn more
about safe clinical judgement, simply click on the link: 

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