Dear Nurses

Friday, October 29, 2010

WHAT IS NURSING DIAGNOSIS?

Dear nurses,

Updated 3/24
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for more updated information.


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?


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



Dear nurses,


More helpful information on 
Diagnostic Tests ( Part 3) has been added.
Topics included are:
- 12 lead EKG
- Identifying Anterior Wall MI
- Cardiogenic Shock
- The Clinical Picture
- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis
Updated 4/23

So, click on the link below: 
Sessions 37
enjoy learning:

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

Dear nurses,


Did you know that Part 2 of Diagnostic Tests is ready for you?
Here are the topics that will be discussed:
Swallowing Evaluation in the Stroke Patient
Dysphagia, Aspiration Pneumonia
12 Lead EKG
Inferior Wall MI and EKG Changes
For these topics and more visit,
dearnurses.com Clinical Videos called Sessions p2