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!

For more Clinical Issues, visit http://www.dearnurses.net/

http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions. Try Sessions 11 & 19

TRAUMA CARE FOR NURSES

Updated 9 /25

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New topics and links have been added below.

Learn more about: Aortic rupture

Learn more about: Communication skills

Please click on the link:

ICP Monitoring

Please watch the video: Bowel obstruction

TRAUMA AFTERMATH (COMPLICATIONS AND REHABILITATION)

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Updated 9/25              

Dear nurses, 

New information and links have been added below.

 Rehabilitation is a necessity for patients who 
 have sustained injuries of one kind of another.
Depending on the nature of the injury and the
diagnosis, therapy will be ordered by the doctor. 

The duration of therapy will depend on the severity
of damage and the patient's ability to make progress.
Speech, physical and /or occupational therapy may be ordered.

Learn more: Stroke prevention

and Sessions 66-Why Therapy

Learn more about : Care planning
Family teaching is also necessary

A blood transfusion may be ordered for 
a number of reasons. These include :

-trauma, femur fracture, resulting in
massive blood loss

- thrombocytopenia and more.

Learn more about: Why Therapy and The Aging Process

Learn more about : The Braden Scale

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:

Trauma Care- Understanding Chest, Abdominal and Spinal Trauma

and enjoy learning.

You may also enjoy watching these Clinical Nursing Videos called SESSIONS, in

particular Sessions 8

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:

http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step

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

Updated 1/25

Dear nurses,

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New topics have been added below.

Topics include:

Anemia

SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Multiple Sclerosis

Blood transfusion

Also enjoy watching the video:

Sessions 52

       Blood transfusion

LUPUS (SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS)

Updated 5/24

Dear nurses,

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New information and links have been added.

Scenario: Tim visits his doctor. He explains that he
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. A " butterfly rash" may appear
on the nose of the patient with lupus.The doctor agrees
to run some tests to confirm a diagnosis.

What is SLE?

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.

Signs and symptoms of SLE:

- fever , rash (butterfly rash)

- fatigue , achy joints

- pleuritic chest pain

- photosensitivity

Treatment

Anti inflammatory drugs, corticosteriods  and anti-
malaria drugs are used in the treatment.

What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis is a very debilitating illness which affects the
Central Nervous System. It is considered to be an autoimmune
disease. Learn more: Multiple Sclerosis

NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA

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

http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step Chapter 13

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