Accurate auscultation – or listening to heart sounds, and sounds from other organs including the lungs, with a stethoscope – is a basic skill, yet also comes with challenges. Auscultation helps healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, EMTs and paramedics, assess and diagnose patients. According to John Finley, a professor of pediatric cardiology, heart sounds are Read More
Category: Nursing Education
4 Buzzwords for Simulation in 2018
Conferences are a wonderful opportunity to meet and talk with colleagues and industry experts. The International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) collects the expertise of healthcare education and simulation leaders globally. IMSH hosted dozens of interactive sessions on a broad range of topics. Here were a few of the most common topics discussed in Read More
Preventing Cervical Cancer and Promoting Cervical Health
Each year, more than 12,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Teaching students, educators, healthcare providers, and women how to prevent and treat it, and promote cervical health, is more vital than ever. Two Ways to Prevent Cervical Cancer 1. The HPV Vaccine The HPV vaccination prevents infection from certain strains Read More
The Importance of Blood Donation
The only source of blood for patients who need a transfusion is a generous blood donor. Blood cannot be made or manufactured outside of the body. Obviously, blood is necessary for life. It delivers oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, as well as carrying waste products away from cells. Blood is made up of four Read More
What is Medical-Surgical Nursing?
Medical-surgical nursing, also called med-surg nursing, is the largest nursing specialty in the United States. The majority of med-surg nurses work in a hospital caring for adult patients who are acutely ill. Medical-surgical nursing education provides nursing students with knowledge of all areas of adult health. This specialty covers a broad range of patient care, Read More
Making Simulation Come to Life
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
Overcoming the Nurse Educators Shortage
The shortage of nurse educators in the United States is a critical problem that impacts the nursing shortage directly, as well as, in the long run, patient safety. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, in 2016 more than 64,000 qualified applicants were turned away from nursing programs due to a 7.9% national Read More
Having the Right Stuff for Medication Administration During Simulation
This is a summary of the article “The 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rights for Medication Administration During Simulation” by Kim Baily, Ph.D, MSN, RN, CNE, published at HealthySimulation.com. You can see the full article here. Dr. Baily is Simulation Coordinator for Los Angeles Harbor College. Simulation provides the opportunity for learners to improve clinical Read More
Tools to Manage Polypharmacy
Caregivers have a few tools and guidelines to manage polypharmacy, which is taking five or more medications daily. Polypharmacy affects older patients the most because of their age and a significant burden of decreased physical functioning. Adverse drug events (ADEs) lead to an increased risk of falls, increased delirium, more hospital admissions, and in the Read More
Keeping Patients Healthy for Happy Holidays
The holiday season presents challenges for all of us in terms of eating well, drinking in moderation, and getting exercise. Caregivers tending to patients have the additional obstacle of keeping their charges healthy throughout the season. Students can learn about how to talk to patients about staying safe and healthy this time of year. Some Read More