Dear Nurses

Sunday, December 21, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL NURSES


Dear nures,
As we enjoy the Christmas season, which is a very special and joyous time of the year, I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

WHY DO PATIENTS CALL CONSTANTLY?


Hi guys,

We all know as nurses, that not every patient who comes ino the hospital has a family member or friend close by. It is not unusual to have such a patient call constantly. It can be very trying, on a busy day when we have many responsibilities,to keep answering the same call light. It is the Christmas season and it must be even harder for such patients as they witness gifts being brought in for other patients and none for themselves.
Have you any thoughts for this situation? Consider getting a small gift like a calendar for such a patient. It might help that patient feel loved. Or you may have a better suggestion. Please share your ideas.
Merry Christmas to you all!
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Tuesday, December 09, 2008

TRAUMA CARE FOR NURSES - Clinical Setting


Hi guys,


Typically, the holiday season brings with it, an increase in traumatic events.
The topics listed in the picture above, have been prepared for you:
Traumatic Brain Injury
Understanding chest, abdominal and spinal trauma
Trauma - complications and rehabilitation
Also enjoy watching the Clinical videos. Sessions 7, 8, 9, 10
Have a good week!

UPDATED 11/23
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TRAUMA AFTERMATH (COMPLICATIONS AND REHABILITATION)


The aftermath of trauma may be very unsettling. The complications and the rehabilitation process may be long and take its toll on patient and family. To learn more about this topic, simply click on the link:
enjoy reading.
Also enjoy watching the Clinical videos. Sessions 7, 8, 9, 10

UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA OF THE CHEST, ABDOMEN AND SPINE


The holiday season may bring with it an increase in Traumatic events
(Sessions 7, 8 and 9).
To learn more, simply click on the link:
and enjoy learning.
You may also enjoy watching these Clinical Nursing Videos called SESSIONS, in

Monday, December 01, 2008

NURSES, ANEMIAS & AUTO IMMUNE DISEASES - CHPT 13


Hi guys,


Hope you had a good Thanksgiving. Well, I did. Now, its back to work.
The Clinical Setting Step by Step,Chapter 13 is ready, Simply click on the link:
Also watch Sessions 13 Respiratory Distress Assessment and Intervention
Can you find the 8 cardinals in this picture. Have fun!

THE CLINICAL SETTING STEP BY STEP, CHAPTER 13 ANEMIAS


HERE AT LAST:
Topics include:
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Gout
*Arnold-Chiari Malformation
Enjoy learning!
* Sessions 52

LUPUS (SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS)


Updated 5/24
Dear nurses,

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updated and new links have been added.

In the image above, Tim has been feeling fatigued, with aching in 
the joints. He has also been experiencing chest pain on exertion and 
a "feverish" feeling. This has been going on for about two weeks.

This morning , he woke up with a rash over the nose and ulcers
in the mouth. 

Signs and symptoms of SLE:

- fever , rash (butterfly rash)
- fatigue , achy joints
- pleuritic chest pain


SLE is considered to be an autoimmune condition.
 It may effect more than one organ in the body. In
this condition, the immune system seems to attack
its own body cells.


*SLE is considered to be autoimmune.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is categorized  as an
Autoimmune disease. It may effect more than one organ in
the body. In this condition, the immune system seems to
attack its own body cells.
To learn more about this condition, simply click on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step Chapter 13
and enjoy learning.
* The Clinical Setting Step by Step Chapter 13

NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA




To learn more about Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, simply click on the link:
and enjoy learning.

ARNOLD-CHIARI MALFORMATION









Arnold-Chiari Malformation is considered to be a rare condition. Its symptoms may result in 
headaches at the back of the head, difficulty swallowing, numbness and tingling in the hands.

*Updated 8/24
To learn more, simply click on:
Sessions 52 - Arnold Chiari