Dear Nurses

Friday, October 29, 2010

WHAT IS NURSING DIAGNOSIS?

Dear nurses,

Updated 3/24
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A nurse who is new to the clinical setting, knows all
too well it is a challenge. Typically, a combination of
learning in the classroom and a clinical area is done.

HEMODYNAMICS - WHAT IS IT?

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Updated 2/25
Dear nurses,


Hemodynamics and its meaning

Hemodynamics refers to blood flow.
 The heart is a pump, which pumps blood around the body.
 If there is damage, like a myocardial infarction, the heart's
 function will be impaired.

Signs and symptoms include: chest pain,
shortness of breath and EKG changes.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS - PART 3

Learn more about the topics above by
 clicking on the link
Sessions 37

Updated 8/25


Learn more about : ARDS, DVT and PE



Clinical picture of the patient in Cardiogenic Shock



Learn more about: Chest pain and EKG 
                                               

Sunday, October 17, 2010

ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS AND MORE

Dear nurses,

Hope you had a good weekend. Just to let you know that
Chapter 7 has been added to Pharmacology for nurses.
Learn about topics such as:
- Antiepileptic drugs
- Epidural / Spinal blocks
-Magnesium sulfate and more.
Just click on the link:

Saturday, October 02, 2010

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS - PART 2

Updated 8/25

 Learn more about the topics listed above : Sessions 36 and Dysphagia





Learn more about:
ERCP 
(Cholangiopancreatography)


 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:

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:
Scenario 4 - A nurse does an assessment. 
IV assessment

Scenario 5 - A nurse tries to encourage a patient to do
breathing exercises.