At Pocket Nurse®, we make it our goal to enhance suitable learning environments for future healthcare professionals. As part of this responsibility, which we take very seriously, we make a point to attend trade shows that focus on nursing education, simulation in healthcare, EMS training, pharmacy education, and other areas of professional healthcare education. At Read More
Author: Anthony Battaglia
Anthony Battaglia, MS, BSN, RN is the owner and president of Pocket Nurse®.
Ethical Principles in Nursing Education
The National League for Nursing (NLN) has developed ethical principles for nursing education programs, based on the NLN core values of caring, integrity, diversity, and excellence. Nurse educators are responsible for developing the next generation of nurses, and instilling the values of caring, collaborative learning and ethical standards of practice. The values and ethical principles Read More
5 Things We’re Thankful for This Thanksgiving
1. Nurse Educators and All Our Customers in Education At Pocket Nurse®, we strive to be a valuable partner to those who have made it their life’s work to educate the healthcare professionals of the future. We are thankful for those of you who rely on us to provide medical education and simulation solutions. We Read More
Developing Diabetes Simulation for Education
Every November, National Diabetes Awareness Month is observed to raise awareness with individuals, health care professionals, organizations, and communities across the country who are directly or indirectly affected by this serious disease. The CDC reports in 2014 that 29.1 million people, or 9.3%, of the population has diabetes, with nearly 8.1 million people being undiagnosed. Read More
What the FDA Ban on Antibacterial Cleansers Means to Hand Hygiene in Healthcare
In healthcare settings, hand hygiene is the single most important measure for preventing the spread of infection. Healthcare-associated infections, including those caused by multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDRO), are a significant global problem and challenge within U.S. healthcare facilities in terms of morbidity, mortality, and cost. Antimicrobial agents play an important role in decreasing the incidence of Read More