CHEST PAIN- ASSESSMENT, DOCUMENTATION AND INTERVENTION

Hi guys,

If the patient in your care, complained of chest pain,

would you know what to do?

Do you know how to assess, document and intervene?

To learn more just click on the link. Please watch Sessions 4, Chest Pains Assessment

Topics include Ventricular Fibrillation:

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and enjoy learning.

Be heart smart!

STROKE FOR THE LAYPERSON

Hi guys,

It goes without saying , that there is an amazing amount of stroke awareness, nowadays.

Stroke seems to be on the increase. Knowing the warning signs can be beneficial to everyone.

A simple booklet called " Stroke for theLayperson" has been prepared for the nurse to share with the patient. Simply, click on the link :

http://www.dearnurses.com/stroke_for_the_layperson_-_learning_the_visual_way

and enjoy learning.

COMA, CAN A PATIENT HEAR?

Hi guys,

Have you ever taken care of a patient in a coma and wondered what is going on?

Have you ever tried to assess the patient in a coma?

Learn more about this interesting topic.

Click on the link and watch Sessions 3.

Topics include:

The Coma Patient and what can happen

Glasgow Coma Scale - GCS

Coma Stories

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Enjoy learning!

PAIN ASSESSMENT

Hi guys,

How good is your pain assessment?
Learn more about Pain Assessment (Sessions 12)

and management by clicking on the link :
dearnurses.com/pain_management_pain_assessment

Enjoy learning!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL NURSES

Hi nurses,

Just wanted to wish all nurses who are mothers, a Happy Mother's Day.

Enjoy the Youtube videos on Clinical Nursing from Old to New.

Just click on the link:

http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions

THE LESSONS TO BE LEARNT ABOUT DKA / CLINICAL JUDGEMENT

Updated 5/25

Scenario: Tom was admitted to the ICU, with the clinical
picture of a patient in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). His blood
glucose was 600. Tom has an altered level of consciousness (LOC).
He also has hyperglycemia (elevated blood glucose).
Please watch the video below:
Dehydration

Signs and symptoms of DKA

The patient in DKA requires immediate intervention and a level
 of care like ICU.

Some signs that may appear include:

- Hyperglycemia

- Tachycardia (rapid heart rate)

- Tachypnea (rapid breathing)

- Polyuria (excessive urination)

- Polydipsia (excessive thirst)

- Flushed face

- Breath has a fruity odor

Please enjoy the video:
Patient education

Medical management is necessary for the patient in DKA.
Frequent monitoring of blood glucose, Insulin IV, Potassium
replacements are included in the management.

The clinical scenario above demonstrates the
situation of a new nurse. She is assigned to the ER
 and is really scared. She does not know how to get
organized.
** A word of caution. Nursing is a wonderful profession.
Taking care of the sick and helping them to get well, is a
 great accomplishment. Perfecting good clinical judgement 
and performance, cannot be accomplished by high scores only. 

LESSONS TO BE LEARNT ABOUT CLINICAL NURSING

Hi guys,

Hope your week is going well. A new collection of videos called "Sessions" is being prepared

(and will be released on a regular basis) for the nursing student and the new nurse.The goal of these videos is to show ways to learn the right lesson and improve your learning curve:

http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions

Stay posted for more to come in the near future.

SESSIONS - NURSING FROM OLD TO NEW

Many new nurses feel frustrated if they do not learn a lot in a short space of time. It really takes time to feel confident and have a good knowledge base. It goes without saying that the Nursing profession has come a long way too. Learn more by watching the nursing videos:

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Updated 8/23