CLINICAL SITUATIONS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED

Updated 8/25

Learn more about: The Operating Room

The clinical nurse has a responsibility to do the
 best job possible. Below, are new topics that can
help any clinical nurse. 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. Lynn is not aware of the mistake 
she is about to make.

Learn more : Was an assessment done?

Learn more about : ARDS, DVT and PE

Learn more about: The Postoperative patient

CARDIOGENIC AND SEPTIC SHOCK

Updated 8/25

Dear nurses,

Dear nurses.com is no longer available. For more updated information,
please click on the links : Do you know your heart 
                                            Cardiogenic Shock

Learn more : Cardiogenic shock

Scenario: Mrs. R is a 48 year-old female who has a history
of a previous myocardial infarction. She was admitted 2 days 

ago with mild chest pain. She was resting comfortably when 

she suddenly started feeling short of breath. She is anxious 

and calls the nurse.

     Learn more about : Sepsis  

IDENTIFYING HYPOVOLEMIC AND SPINAL SHOCK

Hi guys,

Updated 7/23

The clinical Setting Step by Step is no longer available.
This has been replaced by : Simple facts about Hypovolemic Shock

and Bydesign. Enjoy learning!

TRAUMA, CHEST, ABDOMINAL AND SPINAL

Hi guys,

During the summer time, there is an increase in outdoor activities.

More families and friends engage in road trips, camping or hiking.

Trauma may readily occur. Learn more about chest, abdomen or

spinal trauma that may occur.

Topics include:

Pneumothorax in the Trauma Patient

Abdominal Trauma

Spinal Trauma

Central Cord Syndrome

Simply click on the link SESSIONS 8 and enjoy the video:

http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions

IDENTIFYING ANOSMIA

Updated 7/25

Anosmia simply means loss of the sense of smell.
It may occur following a traumatic event, or conditions
such as allergies or nasal polyps.

Learn more about the : Cranial nerves

Learn more about: ICP Monitoring

Learn more about: The Endocrine System

UNDERSTANDING THE TRAUMA SCENE

Learn more, by clicking on the link below (SESSIONS 7):

Updated 8 /25

Dear nurses,

Have you ever wondered what happens at the trauma scene?

Have you ever taken care of a patient with a head injury or

Basal Skull Fracture?

Enjoy Learning!

DEFINING DIABETIC COMPLICATIONS AND PATIENT EDUCATION

Updated 8/25

Scenario: Tom was admitted to the ICU, with the clinical
               picture of a patient in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
Learn more about : DKA

  Learn more about: Complications of diabetes?

Would you know how to educate
your  patient about Diabetes and
its complications and misconceptions?

Just click on the link:

Diabetes 

and enjoy learning.

DIABETIC CARE IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

Updated 8/25

Learn more about : Insulin reaction

Avoiding medication errors

Learn more about : Complications of diabetes

                   Diabetic teaching

STROKE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

Dear nurses,

Do you fully understand what happens to the patient who has a stroke? Just to let you know, that The Clinical Setting Step by Step, Chapter 18 has been prepared to make learning easy.

This Chapter includes :Identifying Stroke and its symptoms, Diagnostic tests, Stroke Treatment, The Glasgow Coma Scale, Care Planning and Patient Education of the Stroke patient and Rehabilitation of the Stroke patient. So, just click on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step
There is additional information for the patient and family. Just click on the link:
Stroke for the layperson.
So, enjoy learning.
You may also enjoy watching Sessions 15 and 17
http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions