Nurse, have you ever worked in an unfamiliar area?

Updated 8/24

Dear nurses,

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Have you ever had to float to another clinical area, that you

are not familiar with? This can be a blow to your organizational
skills. Floating does not have to be dreadful.

It can be a great way to expand your clinical knowledge. If you
would like to improve your learning curve, simply click on the link:

Neurological assessment

                

                Hemothorax an assessment

New Nurse, do you know how to organize your day?

Yes, how nice would it be to feel secure knowing how to organize your day. To learn more about Care Planning and Patient Education, simply click on the link:http://www.dearnurses.com/
and you may also enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses. (Sessions 19 & 26)

New Nurse, are you ready for the Clinical Setting?

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                                     You do not have to feel like flying away.

 Updated 10/24

 Dear nurses,

The Clinical Setting is no longer available. Being a new nurse can be challenging.

It is worth being able to understand how to organize your day.
You do not have to feel like flying away. 

COLD AS CAN BE

Nurses,

You should not have to feel challenged. The Clinical Setting can be enjoyable if you understand how to organize your day. You may also enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses.(Sessions 19, 26)

PRIORITIES OF A NURSE

                      Preventing post operative pneumonia

Updated 9/24

Dear nurses,

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In the image above, a nurse tries to offer a patient an incentive spirometer, to do breathing exercises.
He is not interested. The nurse has a responsibility to do patient teaching. This is reflected in the plan of care.

NURSING COMMUNICATION

Dear nurses,
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Updated 12/24

It is important to recognize the importance of good communication.
This is frequently overlooked. Learn more about ADPIE.

Please refer to: Quizmenurse  for more topics.

PRIORITIES OF A NURSE

For updated information on Care Planning and Patient Education, simply click on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.com/
also Sessions 26 and enjoy learning.

See below for updated information.

Updated 11/23

Dearnurses.com is no longer availabe. Updated information 
can be accessed by clicking on the link below:

Quizemenurse- Care planning

MENINGEAL COVERINGS OF THE BRAIN

THE BRAIN HAS THREE MENINGEAL COVERINGS,
THE PIA MATER, ARACHNOID MATER AND DURA MATER.

THE BRAIN

Updated 6/24

The human brain is made up of two cerebral hemispheres (right and left).
Each hemisphere has 4 lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital.

The meningeal coverings are three protective coverings around the brain.

Learn more, by clicking on the link below: 

ICP monitoring

WHAT IS MENINGITIS

Updated 5/24

Dear nurses,

The Case Study on Meningitis is no longer available. For more information on ICP 

monitoring and brain injury, click on the link below:

ICP Management

WHAT IS TBI ? (Traumatic Brain Injury)

Updated 4/24

Dear nurses,

New information on RBI can be accessed by clicking
on the link :

  Subarachnoid hemorrhage

For more information on TBI ( Traumatic brain injury),

just click on the link:

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY,
STROKE SERIES-ASSESSMENT IN THE CLINICAL SETTING
Also visit Brain Injury - ICP Care

BLEEDING INTO BRAIN FROM INJURY

Updated 11/23

Brain injury may be blunt or penetrating. There are many causes
including : a gunshot wound, car accident or a direct blow to the 
head. Although the above topics are no longer available, new topics
have been added. So, just click on the links below :

Cranial nerves
Brain injured patient

CAR ACCIDENT WITH BRAIN INJURY

Brain injury may result from a car accident. There are different types
   of injury that may occur. Management of the brain injured patient
                 may be a long and complicated process. ICU Care , which may also 
include  ICP monitoring may become necessary.

                  It is also important to remember that the family should also be informed.
This will decrease anxiety as much as possible.

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Updated 5/24

See below.

Traumatic brain injury may range from a motor vehicle accident, fall, assault, gunshot wound, or any injury to the cranium.

Management of the injury is directed at the mechanism of injury.The consequences of brain trauma can be fatal. Massive bleeding inside the head may result in a  number of neurological 

changes.

Helpful hints:
- Monitor vital signs and neurological status as ordered by MD.
- Follow MD orders for IV fluids and pain medication .
- Discuss with the family the need for a quiet environment , as this
  will help for a more restful setting.
- Too much chaos demands more oxygen for an already injured brain.
- Rest for the injured brain is of paramount importance.

IF I HAD WINGS TO FLY

                              Updated 2/24

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                              New information can be accessed by
                              clicking on the links below:

                              Sessions 19 and
                             The Nursing Process

Dear nurses,
Have you ever been given such a bad assignment,
That if you were a bird you would fly into retirement.
Well, you do not have to feel that way. You can stand
tall, knowing how to organize your day.(sessions 19)
Simply click on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.com/home
and enjoy reading Care Planning and Patient Education.

TEARS OF A NEW NURSE

Dear nurses,

Updated 5/24

Dear nurses.com is no longer available. For more updated information,

please use the links below: 

Bydesign

Quizmenurse

I am a new nurse I do declare,
Someone help me out over here.

Dear nurses,

Updated 8/23

Well, you do not have to feel that way. To learn more,
simply click on the link:

Image being in this situation
Enjoy reading.

FEELING ALONE

Updated 6/24

Dear nurses,

Dearnurses.com is no longer available. Please use the link:

Quizmenurse for more updated information.

PRAYER OF A NEW NURSE

I'M ALL ALONE AND STANDING HERE,
NERVOUS, CONFUSED AND FULL OF FEAR.
DEAR GOD I PRAY,
HELP ME THROUGH ANOTHER DAY.

Nurses, you do not have to feel alone and full of fear. Simply click on the link:

http://www.dearnurses.net/home and enjoy learning how to feel more confident in the clinical setting.
Also visit dearnurses.com - Sessions
New nurses please visit this website for New Nurses

REFLECTIONS

Hi nurses,

Happy new year to you all.

Take a moment to reflect (like the picture above), on the
last year. How did you treat your patient or co-worker?
Do you feel like you could have done more for your patient?
Have you been willing to lend a helping hand when your co- worker needed it?
Let us have your comments.
You may also enjoy dearnurses.com Sessions 25

REFLECTIONS

Dear nurses,

Take a moment to reflect on how you manage(sessions 19) your day at work. Do you feel you could have done a better job? Do you feel there is room for improvement? To help improve you clinical skills, simply click on the link:http://www.dearnurses.net/home and learn more. Also watch Sessions 39 Addressing Maslow's

ACCURATE NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Dear nurses,

2/24

The Neurological Assessment or Stroke Series is no 
longer available. These topics can now be accessed
by clicking on the link : 

Stroke Assessment and brain involvement

THERE IS SO MUCH HELPFUL INFORMATION
ON ACCURATE NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
JUST FOR YOU. CLICK ON THE LINK:
STROKE SERIES ASSESSMENT IN THE CLINICAL SETTING.
Also enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses.

ACCURATE NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

When a patient is not responding,
the nurse has a responsibility
to do an assessment.
Learn more by clicking on the link:

STROKE SERIES IN THE CLINICAL SETTING.
Also enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses.

ACCURATE NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Hi nurses,

How accurate is your neurological assessment. Do you follow your Glasgow Coma Scale?
Do you pay close attention to whether your patient is awake and alert ?
Do you ask your patient to follow commands ?

Here are some helpful hints for accurate assessment :
Always start your shift with a quick neurological assessment.
Do not forget to document !

Compare your findings with the assessment that was done prior.
If your patient is very lethargic or hard to awaken, notify your
Charge nurse / MD of significant findings.

Enjoy watching the video: Neurological Assessment 
Updated 4/23

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL NURSES

Dear nurses,

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU. HOPE YOU HAVE A CALM DAY AS CALM AS THIS BEACH SCENE.