In Australia, there are more than 303,000 registered nurses. Nurses are essential health professionals who are there to care for people in all health settings, but what does a nurse do on a day-to-day basis to ensure patient safety and quality of care? Let’s find out. Clinical Governance It is critical to ensure that everyone […]

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Life is the most unpredictable journey that a person can ever take. More than one person has found themselves walking a particular path only to find themselves waylaid by circumstance and thrust in another direction. One minute you are studying an online MBA degree and the next you are off studying nursing or some other […]

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Experiencing a code blue alert in a hospital setting for the first time is one of the most unforgettable experiences of nurses in their career. It can be scary for new nurses as it always happens unexpectedly. Every minute is important as the chance of revival decreases with time. There are trainings provided for nurses […]

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Starting your very first nursing job comes with a lot of challenges. Just thinking about them can make you feel super pressured and anxious. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make your adjustment period easier. Check out these 101 essential survival tips every new nurse must know: 1. Never be afraid to ask […]

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Are you too busy to actually find time to engage with patients? For many, this is an all too common issue because of overloaded schedules and an understaffed ward. However, it is important to connect with your patients as people in order to heal and take care of them properly. Being able to communicate effectively […]

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Learning and improving clinical skills among new nurses is easy by watching nursing skills videos online. With the help of modern technology, you can watch practical demonstrations of different essential nursing skills in the comfort of your own home or from your mobile devices. To help you get started, watch the following important clinical skills […]

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Performing IV insertion on pediatric patients is undeniably one of the most daunting tasks for nurses. It’s also possibly one of the most traumatic experiences among young patients. As much as nurses want to turn this painful experience into a memorable role-playing game, the mere sight of needles and nurses in white uniforms are enough to […]

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Aging changes not just the way a person’s skin looks but also its depth, texture, and integrity (1). Growing old also makes people’s veins more fragile and that can make the insertion of I.V devices a lot trickier and harder. However, even though older people have very fragile veins, it doesn’t mean that IV insertion […]

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Tracheostomy care is one of the basic skills a nurse should know. Learning how to do tracheostomy care is hard and complicated at first but with proper knowledge and practice, you can master this skill quickly. A tracheostomy is indicated for patients with severe respiratory problems where the breathing process is compromised.  In this procedure, […]

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There’s no book that can help you master IV insertion, maintenance, and termination right away. In fact, there’s no way you can develop the skills overnight. It takes a lot of time and practice. And even if you are a veteran nurse, you’re still bound to experience challenges in IV insertion from time to time. […]

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Being a nurse is incredibly hard at times. You’re the person patients see most often. You go between doctors and patients and you often have to explain things to both sides. A doctor may not understand why a patient is upset and a patient isn’t always likely to understand why a prescription wasn’t written or […]

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Most nurses find humor in speaking medical slang. It relieves stress and lightens up everyone’s mood. As a nurse, do you use slang at work? Here are some of the most awesome medical slangs nurses use every day: 1. Frequent Flyer Definition: A regular patient in the hospital who often seeks medical attention for every […]

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It is vital for nurses to know what to do when faced with an emergency. For instance, we should all know what to do with a victim of a road accident or someone with an injury as simple as a burnt finger. These cases happen every day, and most of the time, nurses are expected […]

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Parenteral fluid administration is a basic part of medical management in healthcare. It is used in supportive, therapeutic, symptomatic, and palliative treatment of patients. Nurses are responsible in starting and maintaining parenteral lines according to a doctor’s prescription. Why Is Parenteral Fluid Administration Important? There are varied reasons why a parenteral IV supplementation is needed: […]

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For nurses, it’s not easy to learn by the book as skills are best learned when demonstrated in actual settings. There are also some tricky lessons that are hard to remember but can be easily learned through visual presentations. Fortunately, it is now easy to learn Nursing skills and knowledge online—thanks to YouTube’s reliable tutorial […]

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Believe it or not, having knowledge of foreign languages can make your resume look a lot more impressive. After all, not all nurses can speak another language. Apart from that, knowing the basics of a foreign language can help you survive a really stressful situation, too. It can even help save lives. Just imagine needing […]

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Most nurses get nervous when starting IV lines on patients and that’s completely understandable. You see, no matter how pro you think you are in starting an IV line, a blown vein can still happen. And when it does happen, your patient isn’t the only person who’ll feel uneasy; you’ll probably feel distressed and distracted […]

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If there’s one thing that scares a lot of students and newly registered nurses, it’s probably starting an IV line. There’s always the fear of hurting the patients or blowing up a vein. The idea of poking a patient several times can make any nurse feel really anxious, too. Despite how unnerving it is, all […]

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Getting familiar with and interpreting laboratory values can be intimidating, particularly to new nurses. There’s always the fear of messing things up and not being able to meet the patients’ health needs. But, guess what? Familiarizing and interpreting laboratory values for nurses don’t always have to feel that way. With the right tips, you’ll be […]

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Remember Hachiko? It’s the Akita dog that captured the hearts of many. Dogs are totally loyal. They don’t hold anything against humans, even to those who have done nasty things to them. They will work hard to please their owners and will strive to have their acceptance. And you know what else? Dogs will never […]

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Examining a sample nursing care plan is beneficial for nursing students. It helps them develop their skills in creating care plans for their patients. However, it takes time to learn writing one quickly. With plenty of practice, a budding nurse can master writing care plans within a short period of time. Why Is A Nursing […]

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Nurses deal with different types of people with different cultures and social backgrounds. Because of this, it’s important for nurses to be skilled in understanding what their patients want and need. Unfortunately, not all patients are able to verbally communicate their message. If you’ve ever been in this situtation and there’s no interpreter around, doing your job can […]

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