Dear Nurses: February 2007

ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

Updated 2/25

Learn more about: Clinical judgement

Scenario 1: In the image above, the nurse in the green
top has been enjoying a lengthy conversation with a friend.
She has no idea one of the patients is having chest pain

The standards of care are an essential part of the
Nursing profession. It provides guidelines within a
framework of practices.

MY HIDING PLACE

Updated 1/26

There is no need to hide. The Nursing profession has
come a long way. We need only look back at the Florence
Nightingale era and can clearly see the advancements.
Sharing is caring!

Sometimes it is hard to believe that Nursing has
grown into such a wonderful profession.

So, just click on the links below to learn more:
Care planning

Medical abbreviations

It is important to recognize that classroom skills
are different from clinical skills. A nurse's
performance in the work place takes on a different
challenge from the classroom.

Clinical scenarios are a normal part of nursing.

Above there are five clinical scenarios unfolding.

Scenario 1- A patient who is admittCed to a healthcare

facility and will need teaching. Click on the link:

ER experience for the layperson

Scenario 2- The patient on mechanical ventilation
and the nurse is unsure what to do.Click on the link:

The patient on mechanical ventilation

Scenario 3 -A patient has arrived in the Emergency
Room, both the doctor and nurse are at the bedside
to do an assessment. Learn more by clicking on the link:

An ER experience

Scenario 4 - A nurse does an assessment. Click on the links:

IV assessment
An arterial line

Scenario 5 - A nurse tries to encourage a patient to
do breathing exercises. Click on the link:

Care planning

HELP ME, I AM A NEW NURSE

Being a new nurse does not have to feel like drowning in a bottle.
A new nurse can have a good knowledge base and feel confident in
the clinical setting. To learn more, just click on the links:
dearnurses.org
http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_stepand
http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions

SEIZURE ACTIVITY ?

Updated 5/24

Dear nurses,

New links have been added, to make learning easier.

Simplifying Seizures is no longer available.

A seizure may occur for a number of reasons, these include but
are not confined to :
- subaracnoid hemorrhage
- Trauma to the brain
- electrolyte imbalances

- Brain tumors and more

FOR MORE UPDATED AND HELPFUL INFORMATION,

CLICK ON THE LINK: SIMPLIFYING SEIZURES.

You may also enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses.(Sessions 15)

IS THIS A SEIZURE OR NOT?

Updated 10/24

Dear nurses,

A seizure may occur for a number of reasons, these include
but are not confined to :
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Trauma to the brain
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Brain tumors and more

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK:
enjoy watching the video:
Sessions 15 ( Dearnurses videos)

TIRED NURSE

Enjoy watching the Clinical videos for nurses.

POOR CLINICAL JUDGMENT

FOR MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION , CLICK ON THE LINKS:
http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions

and

STROKE SERIES ASSESSMENT IN THE CLINICAL SETTING.

Enjoy learning.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN THIS SITUATION? WE WELCOME YOUR COMMENTS.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Learn more about the topics listed above : Sessions 36 and Dysphagia

Scenario: Pam has been admitted to the hospital
with complaints of abdominal pain over a period
of time. The doctor has decided to do an ERCP
( Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
for this questionable abdominal pain.

This will be reflected in the care plan.

Family teaching is also necessary

An intravenous infusion may be started in a peripheral
site or a central line site.

Learn more by clicking on the link:
IV assessment

Learn more about : Sepsis

The surgical patient is at risk for infection, related to
surgical intervention.

- Paralytic ileus may occur .

- Hypothermia due to fluid loss and bodily exposure
during surgery. Hypothermia increases the body's need
for oxygen and possibly may lead to a cardiac event.

Warming measures are necessary.

Learn more about : The spread of infection

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY- ENJOY LEARNING

Updated 12/25

Happy Valentine's day!. Enjoy Learning.

Scenario: Pam has been admitted to the hospital
with complaints of abdominal pain over a period
of time. The doctor has decided to do an ERCP
( Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
for this questionable abdominal pain.

This will be reflected in the care plan.

Family teaching is also necessary