Dear Nurses

  What is the MAR? The MAR is the MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION record. It is a complete record which is kept on every patient. It includes the patient's name, age, DIAGNOSIS , height, we...

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  Scenario: Paul had surgery on his back two days prior. He is having pain and requests medication. The nurse does AN ASSESSMENT. Neumerical pain scale assessment This a very useful tool...

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When a patient is admitted to a healthcare facility,  information such as allergies, past MEDICAL HISTORY , height, weight and medications are taken and recorded. This will help  the d...

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Scenario 1: Lynn is a new RN. Her preceptor did notdo a good job explaining the correct way to do an  ASSESSMENT . Lynn is not aware of the mistake she is about to make. She goes to the bed...

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                           The Endocrine System is made up of glands that secrete hormones.    Hormones are necessary for regulating normal body functions.           �...

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  Dear nurses, There is no denying that the Nursing profession has come  a long way. We need only look back at the Florence Nightingale era and can clearly see the advancements. THESE S...

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  SPINAL COLUMN The spinal column is made up of a collection of bones that protect the spinal cord. There are disks between the bones. There are nerves in THE SPINAL CORD that originate from ...

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Dear nurses, Hope you had a good holiday. Let us take a look at what happens in the preoperative and operative areas, in order to prevent the spread of infection. The immune system is ...

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  Dear Nurses,  I just want to wish you a safe and happy Christmas.

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  Dear nurses, I want to wish you all , a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. You can follow me on Instagram for cooking tips and recipes. Just click on the link below: GRANDMATRINIFARE

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Dear nurses, Hope your week is going well. Sometimes it is hard to believe that Nursing has grown into such a wonderful profession. I try to share my years of learning with those who are new ...

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 Dear nurses, Hope your week is going well. Have you thought about LEARNING  something new? How about simple , delicious recipes and tips. Click on the link: Grandmatrinifare

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Dear nurses, Hope you had a good week. For those of you who have not seen an Operating Room,  the above image shows one. The medical staff including technicians, nurses and doctors  are dress...

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 Dear nurses,  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 wil...

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Dear nurses, Have a good week.  Enjoy learning , by clicking on the link: Medical terminology There is also helpful information for the layperson. So, just click on the link: Bydesign ...

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   Dear nurses,                                                                     Hope your week is going well. I just wanted to say, try        t...

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Scenario: Mark sustained a traumatic brain injury while surfing. He had an EVD ( EXTERNAL VENTRICULAR DEVICE ) inserted and ICP monitoring ordered by the doctor. His family members are very anx...

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Dear nurses, Hope your week is going well. I just wanted to share with you, information that might be helpful when TEACHING the layperson. Just click on the link below and enjoy learning: Strok...

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Dear nurses, Hope your weekend is going well. Have you ever stopped to  think what it would be like, if the patient in your care was having ICP Monitoring done and the family had questions you...

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                                        Dear nurses,                                         Have a Happy Easter!  

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 Dear nurses, Hope your week is going well. The image above shows  a nurse trying to do math calculation. Please take a  moment to read and understand what this is about. Have a good day.

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DEAR NURSES, This image is an example of the clinical picture of the patient in DKA. For more helpful information, please click on the link: Patient in DKA

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>  >   >   WHAT IS THE AORTA? The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. It is a very powerful blood vessel and originates in the heart. The aorta carries oxygenated blood. It w...

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Scenario: In the above image, a patient was brought into the   Emergency room with complaints of chest pain and a drop in   blood pressure. The doctor ordered Morphine for the pain and  �...

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 Hi , Are you interested in more quiz questions? Just click on the link below:  Quizmenurse

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