Dear Nurses

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

EKG SERIES JUST FOR YOU





Updated 7/24

Are you having a difficult time understanding how to read an EKG?
Learning to read an EKG can be easy.
You may also enjoy watching the video: EKG READING 

Dearnurses.com is no longer available.
(Sessions 16).

Sunday, April 27, 2008

HAVE A GOOD WEEK



Dearnurses,

Updated 9/23
I am back from a much needed break. I, however have not forgotten my fellow nurses. I love you guys and I appreciate your visits to my blog. Thank you for your support. It is a pleasure to serve you. Please browse through :

I hope there is something you can learn from this collection of clinical situations. 
The clinical setting step by step is no longer available.
Have a good week!

THE CLINICAL SETTING STEP BY STEP HERE AT LAST


Hi guys,

I am finally back after a much needed break. I am pleased to share with you, the long awaited
The Clinical Setting Step by Step.
This is a program that will be ongoing. The goal is to add Clinical scenarios on a regular basis.
Just browse through and I hope there is something here for everyone, REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU WORK. Click on the link:
You may also enjoy the clinical videos:

BLOOD TRANSFUSION REACTION

Updated 6/24

Scenario: In the image above, Jay was admitted for Gastrointestinal bleeding.
His H/H was low and two units PRBC's were ordered by the doctor.

The first unit of blood has been started. Thirty minutes later, he is having a reaction.
He is having chills.

IDENTIFYING HYPOKALEMIA


Would you know what to do if the patient you were assigned to, showed the signs of HYPOKALEMIA ? Well it is easy to find out, by clicking on the link:
HYPOKALEMIA ( LOW POTASSIUM) and your questions will be answered.

ADDRESSING HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK



Would you know what to do if the patient in your care showed the signs
of Hypovolemic Shock? (Sessions 9). There are simple ways to recognize
this problem. Above is a clinical scenario that might be helpful.
To learn more, simply click on the link:
( Chapters 1 and 14). Enjoy learning.