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:

clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions

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?

Updated 5/25

Dear nurses,

I have tried to explain what happens to a patient
in a coma. The video involves a true experience
of a nurse. Please click on the link:
Coma /hearing

Enjoy learning!

Scenario 1: Lynn is a new RN. Her preceptor did not

do a good job explaining the correct way to do an 
assessment. 

Learn more, by clicking on the link:
Was an Assessment done

Scenario: Above, is a person who went skiing and
sustained head trauma.This is an indication for 
ICP monitoring.There are many other reasons
that ICP monitoring may be necessary.

Learn more about this topic, by clicking on the 
link: ICP monitoring

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

Updated 6/25Dear nurses, 

There are many who are not familiar with the history 
of Nursing and do not recognize how far it has come. 
Nursing was not very highly regarded many decades ago.

Though not completely clear about all the details,
Florence Nightingale was once known as the " lady
with the lamp". She has been recognized as one who
worked hard during the Crimean war, to improve Nursing.

Nursing has come a long way!

Below is a list of suggestions for clinical learning.

Clinical scenarios are a normal part of nursing.
Above there are five clinical scenarios unfolding.

Scenario 1- A patient who is admitted 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