Innovations in Clinical Practice Fast Fact Sheet Falls and Medications: What to Look For Overview: Falls continue to be a major cause of death and source of morbidity for nursing home residents and community dwelling older adults over age 65. In 1997, the annual medical costs were reported at $3.7 billion. Fear of falling negatively [...]

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Medsurg nursing KEY POINTS / lecture notes ch1-69

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Question: Where can I find online slide shows about neurology for nurses? Answer: We have added several online power point slide shows about the neurological system for you to review below.

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Question: Where can I find power point slide shows about the gastro intestinal system? Answer: Below is an online power point slide show about the gastro-intestinal system which is a nursing licensure examination review.

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Question: Where can I find power point slide shows about trachs, vents and Passy-Muir valves? Answer: below is an online power point slide show about the trachs, vents and Passy-Muir valves.

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Question: Where can I find power point slide shows about the muscular system? Answer: below is an online power point slide show about the muscular system.

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Question: Where can I find power point slide shows about orthopedic nursing? Answer: below is an online power point slide show about orthopedic nursing.

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Cal-Stat Rap from WBUR on Vimeo. Rapping Nurses! Boston Hospitals Launch Creative Hand-Washing Campaigns A nurse at Mass General made a music video, called the “Cal Stat Rap,” as a cutesy way to address a serious issue.

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WHY WON’T HE WAKE UP?  by Jim Augustine, MD, FACEP Altered LOC, decreased respirations & pinpoint pupils provide clues to a medication mishap   Initial Assessment        Attack One responds to a residence for a “man down.” In the front room of a small boarding house, they find a 40-year-old male in a bed. “I [...]

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How to calculate tablet dosages: This formula is used to calculate the number of tablets to be administered when given the required dose. Required Dose —————— Stock Dose = Number of tablets to be given Example 1: A client is ordered 150mg of aspirin. 300 mg aspirin tablets are available. How many tablets would you [...]

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