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Dec 15, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Many patients wait for the doctor to ask their questions that might be concerning them. However, sometimes the doctor will take too long and the patient just needs to know “right now.” Being a nurse, you are continuously slammed with multitudes of questions and sometimes it might seem like a question and answer “game” that you’re sure to get wrong. However, the concerns that go through a patient’s head, as well as that of their families, might be relatively simple questions about planning or treatment. Having impeccable communication skills is important in nursing. What to Ask a Nurse According to... Read more...
Dec 15, 2014 | 11:00 am
You might hear the phrase that nursing is not for everyone. That is why one needs to research and do a little homework as to what nursing is about, what is expected, and what a nursing career involves as a whole. There are many different branches of nursing that one can get into. Finding the balance that is right for you can be a bit frustrating at first, but the key is to educate yourself about the field and different positions that one can hold at different education levels. The Changes are Coming When talking to some nurses, you may... Read more...
Dec 15, 2014 | 10:00 am
“Every day, nurses remind us there is a cycle. We live and die and get sick and our families mourn and there is another day,” said Carolyn Jones in a piece on Good Morning America on May 8, 2014. “Technology is a miraculous thing and saves our lives, but we have forgotten that someone has to get you and your family through it.” She is absolutely correct in that people die. It is a fact of life that trauma nurses rail against on a daily basis. It is the nurses that try to prevent the death. They are not counselors,... Read more...
Dec 15, 2014 | 9:00 am
What does a Forensic Nurse Do? A forensic nurse primarily treats patients who have been victims of a crime. They must also be available to be a witness in court when there has been a crime committed on a patient that the forensic nurse has treated. Many times they are introduced to a victim who comes into the Emergency Room for treatment. Thorough investigation of the patient’s health condition is crucial in collecting evidence that will lead to the perpetrator of the crime. The Forensic nurse may be called any time of day or night since gathering evidence of an... Read more...
Dec 15, 2014 | 8:00 am
What is a Flight Nurse? A flight nurse career is relational to a trauma nursing job except that much of the medical care is in an emergency situation that requires the patient to be transported in a plane or helicopter. The flight nurse usually had training in a trauma unit on the ground, since they usually take on long-term care in the absence of a physician. The flight nurse must be prepared to take care of all of the pre-hospital care of patients including starting IV’s, drawing blood, bandaging wounds, and making the patient comfortable over what could be a... Read more...
Dec 14, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Houston, Texas has to be one of the most renowned medical communities in the world. There are 620 hospitals in Texas and 107 of them are in Houston. These hospitals specialize in everything from pediatric heart procedures, cancer, orthopedics and countless other areas of expertise. Educational Considerations Upon deciding on a medical career, the next item to consider is venue; will you be going to a medical school in Texas or a surgical tech school somewhere in the state? There are at least 6 accredited surgical tech programs in Houston, Texas alone, and they all have great reviews. The downside... Read more...
Dec 14, 2014 | 11:00 am
Going to any school in Florida is advantageous. The schools are well regarded and growing. Even smaller schools back in the day are now slowly growing. It is no different for nursing schools within the various Universities. They have high standards and the deluge of applicants allows them to keep those high standards. More About the Nursing School in Florida Even as you leave high school, the field of nursing can provide a wide field of entry positions for students who are committed to nursing education. However, new nurses—CNAs, LPNs, and RNs—have an opportunity to gain reliable jobs with solid... Read more...
Dec 14, 2014 | 10:00 am
When providing patient care, it is imperative to be sure that the healthcare team is all on the same page. The patient’s records must be up to date and recorded with accuracy and in a timely manner. Healthcare professionals have to deliver safe, high quality healthcare to all patients at all times. The medical field is not an exact science and never will be because technology is ever changing and research and development is evolving all the time. Keeping up to date with records is crucial for the patient and healthcare organizations. There are policies, procedures and protocols in all... Read more...
Dec 14, 2014 | 9:00 am
The preservation of patient confidentiality is of great importance in the nursing profession. Thanks to the forthcoming and present technological developments, their security has been threatened. Privacy has become a question of professionalism from the nurses and the trust of patients. The secret to this is the continuous and successful communication between health professionals and their patients. Importance of Preservation The operation of saving information regarding patients and keeping patient confidentiality safe has been altered by the ever-developing technology. That means apart from the ordinary use of paper documents, the professionals responsible for safeguarding this information also store it online... Read more...
Dec 14, 2014 | 8:00 am
Many people have pains or do not feel so well in general…but, when your gums are sore or bleeding, that’s when you really tend to feel the pain! Gum disease is not only linked to oral health, but sometimes linked to overall health conditions that many of us do not even think about. Signs of Gum Disease According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) (NIDCR), gum disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. Typically, caused by poor brushing and flossing habits, which allows plaque to build up on the teeth... Read more...
