imafostermom replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing
It comes with time and learning a routine. When I started, I wrote down everything so I could concentrate on my patient and then run it through my head again after I left the room. It really will get...
imafostermom replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing
In our department they often do this and they often write names. I have found that the name thing is usually to thank everyone. I agree, I would still treat them the same. Just like when you have...
imafostermom replied to missbee10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
In south Florida, (if you pass and test out with a certification) at an accredited CNA program and go into the LPN porgram here, they give you credit and you do not have to retake that part of the...
All are great ideas, I also have a scavenger hunt list of things for them to find. everything from fire pull stations to PPE's...things in patient rooms, pantry's, triage areas, housekeeping closets,...
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You might want to add: c-section recovery, PCA pump medications, incision site care, dangling & ambulating post c-section, pain R/T gas after surgery, post partum depression, care of stitches from...
I would focus on a head to toe assessment on moms and babies and look at common procedures and complications. Get to know the charting and how to read a pre-natal record (each doctor seems to have a...
If you are still having difficulty hearing: make sure the metal pieces with the ear pieces are tilted forward, toward your nose (the metal parts with the earpieces are adjustable) and make sure they...
Thanks, I will include SCD's, suction, and EKG leads. These are not normally taught in a CNA class but will definitely benefit the CNA to know. Anything else??? I am teaching at a high school that has...