MENINGITIS - A CASE STUDY

Updated 1/25
Dear nurses,

The meningitis case study is no longer available.

For New information, click on the link below:

Meningitis and Quiz questions.

There is a video packed with helpful information.

So, click on the link : Sessions 23 ( Meningitis)

and enjoy learning.

GOD BLESS YOUR WEEK

Dear nurses,

Hope you enjoy the "WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES". Simply, click on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.com/ and enjoy learning.
You may also enjoy watching the video:
http://www.dearnurses.com/clinical_nursing_videos_called_sessions
(Sessions 16)
May God bless your week!

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION MAY RESPOND VERY QUICKLY TO TREATMENT SUCH AS CARDIOVERSION AND MEDICATION, OR MAY FOLLOW A LONG AND COMPLICATED COURSE. THIS IS DISCUSSED IN GREATER DETAIL BY CLICKING ON THE LINK :
"CHEST PAIN SERIES". A CASE STUDY ON ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IS PRESENTED ON PAGES 21-26.
ALSO ENJOY READING: EKG SERIES-WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG.
You may also enjoy watching the Clinical Videos called SESSIONS. In particular
try Sessions 16 through 18

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES

THE DOCTOR WILL DECIDE THE BEST TREATMENT FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. TYPICALLY , THIS IS BASED ON THE HISTORY.
FOR MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION ON ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
AND ITS TREATMENT, SIMPLY CLICK ON THE LINK:
http://www.dearnurses.com/ AND ENJOY READING:-
EKG SERIES -WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG
AND
CHEST PAIN SERIES-MASTER YOUR CLINICAL SKILLS.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES

Updated 4/24

Dear nurses,

Chest pain series is no longer available. Please click

on the links below, for more updated information.

Chest pain assessment and EKG quiz

Sessions 50-Atrial fibrillation

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION is discussed in greater detail in

CHEST PAIN SERIES -MASTER YOUR CLINICAL SKILLS

(A CASE STUDY of ATRIAL FIBRILLATION can be found on PAGES 21-26).
FOR MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION ON EKG READING, ENJOY:
EKG SERIES-WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG.

You may also enjoy watching the Clinical Videos called SESSIONS
In particular Sessions 16 through 18

DIABETES COMPLICATIONS

Hi nurses,

Here at last! DIABETIC CARE FOR NURSES IN THE CLINICAL SETTING, VOLUME-2.

"COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES " is here to help you understand the consequences of diabetes. ENJOY!

You may also enjoy watching Clinical Videos called SESSIONS (Sessions 6)

HAVE A GREAT WEEK

Dear nurses,

Thanks for visiting my blog. It is a pleasure to share with you my CLINICAL EXPERTISE. Below are posts of WHAT IS WRONG WITH EKG.

I hope you have learnt something from this.

Have a great week and God bless you all!

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES

The above EKG demonstrates the absence of the P wave which signifies no effective atrial contraction. When the atria contract blood is forced into the ventricles.The interruption of blood flow will affect blood going to the body's organs. More EKG strips to follow. AN UPDATE ON EKG READING CAN BE ACCESSED BY CLICKING ON THE LINK:EKG SERIES-WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG.
You may also enjoy watching the Clinical Videos called SESSIONS

PACEMAKER INTERVENTION

Updated 5/24

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Dearnurses.com is no longer available.

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Third degree AV block
Pacemakers

for more updated information.

The doctor usually decides when a permanent pacemaker should be inserted. Typically, a patient has cardiac problems which cause symptoms such as the ones described above. A 12 lead EKG and other studies are also done. If the patient's symptoms are considered an emergency, a temporary pacemaker or external pacing (TCP) may be used. These will be discussed in greater detail in a later chapter.

UPDATE:- For more helpful information on this topic, simply click on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.com/ekg_series_-_what_is_wrong_with_this_ekg
and enjoy reading.

PACEMAKER INSERTION OVERVIEW

Here is an OVERVIEW of PACEMAKER INSERTION. Hope this has been helpful in understanding the use of PACEMAKERS. PACEMAKER INSERTION will be discussed
in greater detail in the coming weeks.
UPDATE- Information on EKG reading and pacmaker intervention is ready for you. Enjoy learning.

PACEMAKER OVERVIEW

The heart has its own natural pacemaker, known as the SA node. When it loses its ability to do its function, a permanent pacemaker may have to be inserted. To learn more, enjoy reading:
http://www.dearnurses.com/ekg_series_-_what_is_wrong_with_this_ekg

HAVE A GREAT WEEK NURSES

Dear nurses,

Have a great week! Below are posts of a new SERIES to come and the use of TPN in the CLINICAL SETTING. Enjoy learning more about the Clinical Setting.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG?

Dear nurses,

Here is a PREVIEW of the new series WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG? As the TRAUMA SERIES comes to a close with nutrition of the trauma patient (TPN), next week I plan to start a new series WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG? I hope this can be of some value to nurses who have little knowledge of the EKG and what happens when a patient experiences EKG changes.

UPDATE:- EKG SERIES -WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG, IS READY FOR YOU. SIMPLY CLICK ON THE LINK: http://www.dearnurses.com/ AND ENJOY LEARNING.

You may also enjoy watching the Clinical Videos called SESSIONS

TPN ADMINISTRATION IN THE TRAUMA PATIENT

TPN is used for a number of reasons.

The doctor usually assesses this need. If your patient is receiving TPN,  here

are some helpful hints :

- change and date the tubings per your institution's protocol.

- document and report any significant *fever as infection is a complication.

- monitor blood glucose and do lab values per MD orders.

- assess , document and report any complaints of pain or tenderness in the calf,

chest pain, shortness of breath, or significant changes in vital signs.

Updated 5/23

For more information on this topic, click on the links:

Sessions 20

Atropine and TPN

TPN OVERVIEW FOR NURSES

Above is an overview of TPN. Hope it helps you to understand the reason for

TPN use (Sesssions 14).

TPN is also given in the home under the supervision of licensed personnel.

Enjoy learning more about the Clinical Setting.

UPDATED 5/23

For more helpful information, click on the link:

Trauma / Sepsis

THE CLINICAL SETTING A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN

HAVE A GREAT WEEK! ENJOY MY POSTS BELOW.
TRY TO LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN WHEN YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH AN AREA. IF YOU ARE FLOATED TO DIFFERENT AREAS, DO NOT GET UPSET.
HERE IS A HELPFUL HINT:- GET A NOTEPAD AND WRITE DOWN ALL THE TERMS AND MEDICATIONS YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH, THEN READ ABOUT THEM AND LEARN MORE, SO YOU CAN APPLY YOUR LEARNING NEXT TIME.
ENJOY LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CLINICAL SETTING AND ARDS(Chapters 5 and 14)

HAVE A GREAT WEEK TO ALL NURSES

Updated 5/24

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The Clinical Setting is no longer available. 

Please click on the link below for updated information:

Quizmenurse

Hope you all had a good holiday. As we start a new year, I would love to be of service to my fellow nurses by helping them share my years of experience in the Clinical Setting. The Clinical Setting is a GREAT PLACE to learn and grow. Try not to get upset when your patient assignment is not so great. Use the situation to learn more. I feel like the years I have spent in the Clinical Setting have been an EXCELLENT LEARNING TOOL in helping to do this blog.

DIABETIC CARE FOR NURSES IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

COMING SOON , VOLUME 2 "COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES". STAY POSTED.
Updated information can be accessed at: dearnurses.com

Updated for 5/23
For more diabetic information, please click on the link:

Patient in DKA

TRAUMA - EYE INJURIES

EYE INJURIES MAY OCCUR AT ANY TIME. QUICK INTERVENTION TO PREVENT FURTHER EYE DAMAGE IS VERY IMPORTANT. PLAY IT SAFE, ALWAYS LIFT OBJECTS AWAY FROM THE EYES.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE TRAUMA PATIENT, SIMPLY CLICK ON THE LINK:

http://www.dearnurses.com/ AND ENJOY READING TRAUMA CARE TOPICS.

TRAUMA - EYE INJURIES

A traumatic event may occur at any time. More than one part of the body may be affected.

To learn more about trama, simply click on the link: http://www.dearnurses.com/

and enjoy the TRAUMA CARE TOPICS , or click on:

http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step

and enjoy the different TRAUMA topics throughout the chapters.