Brian
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Yes, Nurses have them, shortcuts. Not the ones that can place a patient's life in jeopardy, however. Planning ahead and prioritizing is a must to ensure safe outcomes. Some shortcuts may include, delegating as appropriate, stocking your uniform or lab coat pockets with items you will use frequently, documenting in real time. What shortcuts do you find work for you?
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Whether you are tech savvy or not, there is no denying that there are many great nursing apps you can download with just the tap of a screen. In fact, nursing apps are revolutionizing the nursing profession as we know it, and below we have listed a few of our favorites: For Drug Information - Micromedex This app is a free resource for nurses to search for specific drug information. Micromedex is perfect for a nurse that is on the go and doesn't have the time to search through a drug book. This app includes the following features: generic names including selected combination products, common trade names, therapeutic classes, black box warnings, dosages, dose adjustments, indications, administration, monitoring, how supplied, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, drug interactions, pregnancy categories, breastfeeding, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/micromedex-drug-information/id390211464?mt=8 For Clinicals - Epocrates Have all the information you need during clinicals at the palm of your hand using the Epocrates app! You can use this app to do the following: find providers for consults and referrals, review drug prescribing and safety information, check potentially harmful drug-drug interactions up to 30 drugs at a time, select national and regional healthcare insurance formularies for drug coverage information, identify pills by imprint code and physical characteristics, perform dozens of calculations (such as BMI and GFR), and access timely medical news. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/epocrates/id281935788?mt=8 For Organization - Evernote Evernote allows you to take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, and record voice reminders while keeping all of your notes searchable! This app is ideal for nursing students that need help keeping track of tests and assignments as well as busy nurses that want a guide to help them track all of their daily tasks. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/evernote/id281796108?mt=8
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Every often we get a patient that has a fear of needles. What do you do? What's your secret in calming these patients? Please share your most memorable experience with the community. Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post your comments below! Want more nursing cartoons
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What do you think? Apply for Nursing Scholarships Apply for Nursing School Grants Apply for Veteran Assistance or Military Service Apply for U.S. Health and Human Services (loan repayments) Seek Employer Reimbursement Inquire about financial aid (student loans) Seek part-time work Give blood ... ?? Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post your comments below! Want more nursing cartoons? About A Nursing Student - Nursing Cartoon Series About A Nurse - Nursing Cartoon Series
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A Nurses Christmas Author Unknown T'was the night before Christmas & all through the floor, The Lasix was filling the foley's galore. Stockings were worn, to prevent emboli, They came in two sizes: knee, and thigh-high. The patients were nestled half-assed in their beds, While visions of stool softeners danced in their heads. We in our scrubs, and they in their gowns, Fashions created to hide extra pounds. When down in E.R. it became such a zoo, They called with admissions, for me and for you. They're coming, they're going, they're looking the same, My patience for patients is starting to wane. Another call light is ringing, the patient expounds, "I have not had my peri-care, please send someone down." About now delegation seems a good plan, We pass onto others, the needs of this man. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, But Santa himself, and 8 tiny reindeer. He states that he came from Central Supply, To bring us LR, NS, and D5. The doctor then scribbles what no one could read, Orders instruct us to measure their pee. As we try to decipher illegible words, We find a new order to guaiac their turds. The next shift arrives; our day is now through, Only to discover emesis inside of our shoe! We give them report and pass on the facts, And tell them of duoderm lining the cracks. And the Nurses exclaimed as they drove out of site, Let there be Ambien for all, and to all a good night!
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Nurses, have you ever had to handle or help out in an In-flight emergency? Please share your story and the details of what took place. This blog post about doctors on planes was what sparked me to ask for nurses experiences. There is a NY Times blog post called: Is There a Doctor on the Plane?
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We've all been in the situation when either we are the patient or our family and/or loved ones are the patient. Do you identify yourself as a nurse? Please answer our quick poll, then share your stories or why or why not. Thanks
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Please read the following Frequently Asked Questions for International Nursing Topics for many of your questions. Start here: A Primer For All That Wish To Work In The US Few Facts That You Need to Know International nursing students in the US Compact Licenses US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS Contracts--please read before signing one Immigration Issues that you need to be aware of California for initial licensure: not recommended Visas for working in the US Newly grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand
