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Keeping interest and enthusiasm going is a never-ending concern for any one working in the Emergency department. There are many ways that can be fun and exciting, but all take some time to plan properly. At #astermedcity Emergency department, we do updates or topics of interest with respect to the emergency medicine. This meeting is done religiously every week and all the attending, residents, nurses and paramedics are encouraged to attend. Initially began as in small numbers, this week there was a good turnout. Interprofessional teamwork is considered as the key to improve the quality of patient management in critical settings such as trauma emergency departments, but it is not fully conceptualized in these areas to guide practice. This practice of weekly updates and "meet & greet" involving all department members is a good way to improve this team work & thereby provide good quality care to patients.

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International Stroke Conference #ISC24 last week, and Nebraska Nurse Practitioners (NNP) Conference this week! 🧠🤓💻 Professional development networking = two of my favorite things! ✨ What conferences are you attending this year? ✨ #lifelonglearning #nursepractitioner #nursesonlinkedin #professionaldevelopment #healthcareeducation

Did you know that there is no visible sign of injury in 50% of strangulation and suffocation cases, and in many other cases, the signs can be so minor that they can't be seen from a photograph? Join presenting nurse, Merriam Young MS RN CCRN TCRN CFN, on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10 AM PT for this one-hour course designed to educate attorneys and investigators on what to look for when evaluating strangulation evidence: https://lnkd.in/gk6MEgem #GodoyMedicalForensics #MedicalForensics #ForensicNursing

🎥Watch this video featuring Clinical Intake Coordinator Laura W. from our Customer Care Center! Laura gives us a glimpse into her 32-year nursing career and discusses how she helps new patients begin their journey in home health care by coordinating initial care plans with physicians. 🩺👏 Celebrate #NationalNursesWeek with us by liking or sharing this post! #NursesMakeTheDifference #HomeCare #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare

TIDBIT TUESDAY! STARTING A LIFE CARE PLAN FOR A PATIENT WITH CHRONIC PAIN ANNE SAMBUCINI RN, CCM, CDMS, CNLCP, MSC-C JNLCP EXCERPT SPRING 2016 In life care planning we address care needs across the life span. Because chronic pain is a complex medical issue that may change over a person’s life, the nurse life care planner (NLCP) should consider medical and nursing diagnoses, the injured person’s response to treatment, coping mechanisms, current treatment modalities, aging aspects of the injury as it relates to chronic pain and other factors that may impact quality of life. The goal is to improve functional ability and quality of life while preventing complications. The nurse gathers data by reviewing the medical records, and interviewing the injured person and their support system. As we know critical thinking begins with data collection/ assessment. While most injured persons do not seek drugs, one should keep in mind any history of drug seeking behavior, alcohol abuse and any history of problems with law enforcement associated with drug use. #nurse #ot #pt #doctors #Legalnurseconsultant #Casemanagement

Part of my job is working as the Rapid Response Nurse in my hospital. I get to respond to codes, intervene before a patient crashes, escalate care when the primary nurse isn't able to do so, and step in when there's signs (labs, sepsis markers, vital signs) that a patient may be starting to take a turn for the worst. I also get to be the glorified IV nurse when someone isn't able to get IV access on their patient (fun fun).. We had a code last week where I had to do an intraosseous (IO) access. IO access is a big catheter that goes into the bone marrow to be able to administer medications. The patient didn't have IV access (big no no), no blood pressure (which means no luck putting in an IV during the code), so we had no way to give medications. So I pulled out the drill and popped an IO in. There's a soft "pop" when it goes in, kind of like drilling through drywall.. We were able to give medications and successfully resuscitate the patient. Of course, there are risks. Such as displacement (ouch), leaking of fluid into the surrounding tissues, and infection, to name a few. So we pull it out as soon as we establish peripheral or central IV access. Here to use my critical care experience to take the stress out of medical records. #medicalmalpractice #personalinjury #lawyer #attorney #medmal #pi #registerednurse #rn #criticalcare #icu #legalnurse #legalnurseconsultant #lnc

This Perioperative Nurses Week, join us for an ON-DEMAND master class - From the Cockpit to the Operating Theatre – Applying Human Factors to Keep Patients Safe. https://lnkd.in/gyxDcEX3 Menna Davies RN, MHlth Sc (Nsg), Grad Dip (Hlth Law), Grad Cert (Periop Nsg), Cert (Sterilising Tech), FACN, FACORN shares invaluable insights including: • The concept of ‘human factors’ - identifying the components relevant to perioperative practice. • The significance of human factors in enhancing patient safety and mitigating the occurrence of adverse events. • Exploring how human factors positively influence team dynamics in the perioperative environment. #PNW2023 #perioperativenursesweek  #nursingaustralia #ORnurse #perioperativenurse https://lnkd.in/gyxDcEX3

The synergy between nurses and patients in emergencies, particularly cardiac arrest, hinges on aligning the mindset and skillset of nurses with the patient's immediate needs. Cardiac arrest response is not a specialty confined to critical care. Patients must receive immediate and competent care, regardless of their location in the hospital. Supporting an inclusive Basic Life Support (BLS) rapid response format involves ensuring that inpatient nurses and other healthcare professionals across all departments have the training and confidence to perform life-saving skills. A well-coordinated BLS rapid response can significantly improve patient outcomes in cases of cardiac arrest. #PESI #BLSrapidresponse #synergyinaction

As a nurse, I cared for patients battling chronic pain. Now, I'm on the other side, navigating my own journey with back pain. Not fun!  It's a unique perspective - the medical pro turned patient. But here's the twist - I've channeled my nursing background and discomfort into how I present medical narration! I can bring a special understanding to my work, having been on both sides of the healthcare coin. My journey coupled with my nursing experience has fueled my passion for medical narration - it's not just a job, it's a personal mission, turning pain into power and knowledge into empathy! #Taylormade #ChronicPainWarrior #NurseTurnedVoiceover #Reflections #VoiceoverJourney #MedicalNarration #ExplainerVideo #eLearning #CorporateNarration #Voiceover