Friday, April 30, 2010
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Four distinguished alumnae honored by College of Nursing
The 2010 recipients are:
Medallion for Distinguished Contributions for Nursing Education
Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow ’87 M.S.N., associate dean for Undergraduate Programs, MSN Programs and CE, Drexel University
Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow is a leader in nursing education, lauded by her colleagues for her accomplishments which are as numerous as her professional publications. At Drexel, Mary Ellen brought its co-operative model to their undergraduate programs and developed the standardized patient laboratory experience for undergraduate nursing students. She also implemented the use of mobile technology in the clinical setting and created the accelerated career entry BSN program. At the graduate level, in addition to her master’s program oversight, Mary Ellen was a member of the planning committee to start Drexel’s Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy Programs. Dr. Glasgow called her master’s education at Villanova “a strong, relevant academic program” and expressed gratitude for the faculty mentoring she received.
Medallion for Excellence in Clinical Practice
Jocelyn Bessette Gorlin ’80 B.S.N., nurse practitioner, Hematology Department, Minneapolis Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
Jocelyn Gorlin was honored for her dedication to the care of children with hemophilia and their families, and the energy and expertise that she shares with the underserved worldwide. She has educated and inspired numerous parents and families and has created models to educate school personnel about their students with hemophilia. She has also done research in the care of these patients and is a role model for other nurses, as a nursing representative on the boards of the National Hemophilia Foundation and World Federation of Hemophilia. With the Federation, she has presented hemophilia topics at their international conferences and done hemophilia and hematology outreach in Peru and Armenia, the latter an award-winning relationship recognized internationally. With the foundation of her Villanova Nursing education supporting her work, Gorlin acknowledged the children “whose care I gently held in my hand and who taught me I was not the teacher; I was actually the student.”
Medallion for Distinguished Leadership in Administration of Nursing and Health Care Services Carol J. Quinn ’70 B.S.N., president and CEO, Mercy Home Health and Mercy LIFE and senior VP, Mercy Health System
Carol J. Quinn was celebrated as an extraordinary leader, receiving the Medallion for her ability to influence quality care through management of vital community and home health services, and for expressing Villanova’s mission and values in her work. In each of her executive positions, she earned her reputation by not only growing the businesses she leads while navigating the tangled web of industry regulations, but exceeding national and industry quality standards as she brings sensitive and sensible care to the community her organizations serve. Regarding her undergraduate nursing education, Quinn recalled the influence of the “outstanding curriculum and faculty dedicated to excellence” at Villanova. This is reflected in her own practices, note Ray Welch, President and CEO of Mercy Health System and Sr. Kathleen Keenan, Senior Vice President of Mission & Sponsorship, who comment that she “is recognized as a visionary leader and woman of compassion for the sick and frail in the community. Building on her professional nursing experience at Villanova University, she inspires others to see the patient as the center of care and excellent quality of care as the hallmark of service.”
Medallion for Distinguished Service to the College and Nursing Alumni
Florence Benas Smoczynski ’62 B.S.N., assistant professor, George Mason University
Florence Smoczynski has contributed much to the advancement of nursing during her career but no matter where she was or what she was doing, all roads led her back to Villanova and her professional roots. She was honored for her many years of support and encouragement of nursing education at Villanova, and also for her pioneering efforts in the use of technology in nursing education which have been of great service to nursing students everywhere. She encourages both neophyte and seasoned faculty to venture beyond traditional modes of instruction in order to hone students’ ability to make critical judgments about patient conditions and institute appropriate clinical interventions. Dr. Smoczynski has been among the most loyal of College of Nursing alumni since her graduation. She says “Villanova has always been in my heart,” crediting the leadership, support and role modeling of the faculty for her professional growth.
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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Spanish-Speaking Mobile Health Professional (RN, Med. Tech) (London)
Job Description:
Medisys Mobile Insurance Medical Service is looking for a part time Spanish Speaking Mobile Health Service Professional in London, Ontario. If you are currently a Registered Nurse, LPN (Auxiliary Nurse), Paramedic or Medical Laboratory Technician, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a mobile health professional your primary responsibility would be to conduct an independent medical evaluation of a candidate that we would assign to you. You would gather information on the proposed insured¡¦s medical history as well as their physical health data based upon a questionnaire developed and supplied by their respective insurance company. The services that would be required for these individuals depend on the age and the size of the policy that the client has applied for. The information obtained throughout this collection process is to remain objective and impartial.
The nature of the work is flexible as you would be an independent contractor. You would let us know on a weekly basis how many bookings you are available for in your assigned area and we would work with your schedule. You would be responsible for scheduling appointments directly with the client as this guarantees that both parties are fully satisfied with the time and date. Some of the many services we offer to clients include paramedical, blood, urine, ECG. Wages for this position are based on a fee schedule, which varies depending on the service provided.
Requirements for Position:
„« Phlebotomy skills
„« Available to work daytime, evening or week-end hours
„« Access to e-mail or fax machine
„« Access to an automobile
„« Organizational skills
„« People skills
„« Must speak Spanish
Please submit your resume to the attention of Nancy Couture
Fax: (416) 730-1608 0r 1 (800) 787-2414
E-mail: Nancy.Couture@medisys.ca
Take care and good luck.
CONSULTANT-PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY (SAUDI ARABIA)
PEDIATRICS DEPARTMENT - CONSULTANT - PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Must be U.S., Canadian or European BOARD CERTIFIED
Minimum three years POST BOARD experience
ONLY Candidates that are BOARD CERTIFIED will be considered.
Excellent Benefits and International Tax Advantage
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The Case for Choice in Labor Pain Management
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Monday, April 26, 2010
RN NEEDED (Baltimore, MD United States)
ACCESS Nursing Services has an open 13-week Contract for a SICU RN.
We are looking for a Critical Care Registered Nurse with 2 years experience in the SICU.
This contract is 13-weeks and consists of three 12-hour NIGHT shifts per week.
Must be an experienced RN and meet the following:
• 3 years of teaching hospital surgical ICU experience.
• Completed 2 travel assignments at a large academic medical institution.
If you know someone who is qualified, AND THEY ARE HIRED you will be eligible for a $250 Visa Credit Card!!!
For immediate consideration call ACCESS Nursing Services and speak with Cindy.
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Moonlighting Opportunity licensed physicians (Charlottesville USA)
Looking for licensed physicians to perform basic physicals in Charlottesville and surrounding area. We have a contract with social security disability to perform basic physicals. You will be paid $40-$45 dollars a patient with patients scheduled 2-3 per hour. Clinics are on Saturdays. You can work one or more Saturdays a month, it is up to you. Medical residents and fellows in internal medicine or family practice specialties are preferred, but any licensed physician graduating from an accredited medical school is welcome to apply. Email your CV along with Saturday availability to ceproviderservices@yahoo.com.
Thank you and looking forward to hear from you.
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Registered Nurse (Dekalb, Stn Mtn, Clayton, Fulton Atlanta USA)
Registered nurse needed for the Dekalb, Stone Mountain, Clayton and Fulton area. Part-time nurse needed to make monthly visits. Approximately 16-20 visits a month.
RN Care Coordinator needed for office work. 16-20 hours weekly. One RN can do both.
Please fax resume to 404-534-1975 or email to cforrestrn@aol.com.
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Sunday, April 25, 2010
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Development of Nursing Theories
Basic processes in the development of nursing theories
Nursing theories are often based on & influenced by broadly applicable processes & theories. Following theories are basic to many nursing concepts.
General System Theory
It describes how to break whole things into parts & then to learn how the parts work together in “systems”. These concepts may be applied to different kinds of systems, e.g. Molecules in chemistry, cultures in sociology, and organs in Anatomy & Health in Nursing.
Adaptation Theory
It defines adaptation as the adjustment of living matter to other living things & to environmental conditions.
Adaptation is a continuously occurring process that effects change & involves interaction & response.
Human adaptation occurs on three levels :
- 1. The internal (self)
- 2. The social (others) &
- 3. the physical (biochemical reactions)
Developmental Theory
- It outlines the process of growth & development of humans as orderly & predictable, beginning with conception & ending with death.
- The progress & behaviors of an individual within each stage are unique.
- The growth & development of an individual are influenced by heredity, temperament, emotional, & physical environment, life experiences & health status.
Common concepts in nursing theories
Four concepts common in nursing theory that influence & determine nursing practice are:
- The person (patient).
- The environment
- Health
- Nursing (goals, roles, functions)
Each of these concepts is usually defined & described by a nursing theorist, often uniquely; although these concepts are common to all nursing theories. Of the four concepts, the most important is that of the person. The focus of nursing, regardless of definition or theory, is the person.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
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Nursing Care Plan for Pneumonia
Nursing Plan
Breath Pattern ineffectiveness because of pulmonary infection
Characteristics :
Cough (both productive and non productive), shortness of breath, Tachipnea, breath sounds are limited, retraction, fever, diaporesis, ronchii, cyanosis, leukocytosis.
Goal :
Effective breathing pattern characterized by :
- Voice of lung breath clean and the same on both sides
- The temperature of the body within the limits of 36.5 to 37.2 OC
- The rate of breathing in the normal range
- There is no coughing, cyanosis, retraction and diaporesis
Intervention :
- Perform assessments every 4 hours of respiratory rate, temperature, and signs of airway effectiveness.
Rational: Evaluation and reassessment of the actions that will be / have been granted. - Perform scheduled Phisioterapi chest
Rational: Removing the secretion of the airway, preventing obstruction - Give Oxygen
Rational: Increased lung tissue oxygen supply - Give antibiotics and antipyretics, assess the effectiveness and side effects (rash, diarrhea)
Rational: Eradication of the bacteria as a factor of disturbance causa - Make checks thoracic photo
Rational: The evaluation of the effectiveness of the circulation of oxygen, evaluated the condition of lung tissue - Perform a gradual suction
Rational: Helping airway clearance - Record the results of the pulse oximeter when installed, every 2 - 4 hours
Rational: Periodically Evaluate the success of therapy / health team action.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Home Care : Breast Pain
Home Care
For tips on how to manage pain from fibrocystic breasts, see breast lumps.
Certain birth control pills may help relieve breast pain. Ask your doctor if this therapy is right for you.
If you have a breast infection, you may need antibiotics. Look for symptoms of infection such as redness in the area, nipple discharge, or fever. Contact your doctor if you have these symptoms.
If you have a breast injury, immediately apply a cold compress such as an ice pack (wrapped in a cloth -- don't apply directly to the skin) for 15 to 20 minutes. Take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen to reduce your chance of developing persistent breast pain or swelling.
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Most insulting thing ever!
I see this on Facebook postings from certain "friends" I have online. I know everyone has their own opinion and I am not saying you have to like Obama, but wishing a person would DIE from Cancer or Drug overdose i just plain SICK!
Can We Discuss This??
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A Nice Note
Home Care : Nausea and Vomiting
Home Care
It is important to stay hydrated. Try frequent, small amounts of clear liquids, such as electrolyte solutions. Other clear liquids -- such as water, ginger ale, or fruit juices -- also work unless the vomiting is severe or it is a baby who is vomiting.
For breast-fed babies, breast milk is usually best. Formula-fed babies usually need clear liquids.
Don't drink too much at one time. Stretching the stomach can make nausea and vomiting worse. Avoid solid foods until there has been no vomiting for six hours, and then work slowly back to a normal diet.
An over-the-counter bismuth stomach remedy like Pepto-Bismol is effective for upset stomach, nausea, indigestion, and diarrhea. Because it contains aspirin-like salicylates, it should NOT be used in children or teenagers who might have (or recently had) chickenpox or the flu.
Most vomiting comes from mild viral or food-related illnesses. Nevertheless, if you suspect the vomiting is from something serious, the person may need to be seen immediately by a medical professional.
If you have morning sickness during pregnancy, ask your doctor about the many possible treatments.
The following may help treat motion sickness:
* Lying down
* Over-the-counter antihistamines (such as Dramamine)
* Scopolamine prescription skin patches (such as Transderm Scop) are useful for extended trips, such as an ocean voyage. Place the patch 4 - 12 hours before setting sail. Scopolamine is effective but may produce dry mouth, blurred vision, and some drowsiness. Scopolamine is for adults only. It should NOT be given to children.
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Mixed Sex Wards.
Yesterday I had 5 male patients who were ready to go down to stepdown beds (the few that exist, we don't have enough) that were available at the tiny cottage hospital up the road.
The consultant for these five patients determined that they were medically fit (they were) and that they needed further rehab and care while social services sorted out their home care/residential homes. The acutely ill patients MUST to come to my hospital to get the care they need. The cottage hospital is merely stepdown. So we try to get stable patients who need looking after up to there.
I rang the bed manager to let him know that we have 5 men who could go to Daisy Cottage hospital.
"Excellent" he says. Medical admissions is bursting at the seams with patients for you to take. And Green ward over at Daisy has 5 beds!"
Too good to be true I thought.
So I rang Green Ward at Daisy Cottage Hospital to handover the 5 male stepdown patients.
As I started to handover the first patient, John Doe, the Green ward Staff nurse informed me that they are nightingale and only have female beds and one bathroom.
They are under pressure to not mix up gender-designated accomadation. The male ward at the cottage hospital was closed to admissions.
We got off the phone and I called the bed manager as the staff Nurse at the cottage hospital did not want to accept my 5 male patients. Or, at the very least, she wanted time to shuffle things about to get appropriate beds somewhere else for either her females or my males. There are only three wards there.
The bed manager was livid. "Goddamn them, they will take those patients, and they will take them now, A&E is breaching. I'll ring them.".
And 2 minutes later the cottage hospital nurse called me back to accept handover on my male stepdown patients.
And my 5 male stepdown patients went to an open plan female ward. The Nurse there told me that they are threatened with discipline for mix sexed wards and that whenever this happens they fill in incident forms but nothing ever gets done.
The government says that the ward nurses are responsible for maintaining dignity. And that ward nurses are to take the blame when patient dignity is compromised. They say that ward nurses must take the lead in avoiding mixed sex wards.
I know that the bed manager sounds like the bad guy here, but he didn't have a choice.
The problem here is lack of facilites, poorly designed wards, and a health service that has been slashing the number of acute and stepdown beds for years.
If they want to avoid mix sex accomodation they need to start re-designing and building and they had better get off the Nurse's backs while they are at it.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Home Care : Diarrhea
Home Care
- Drink plenty of fluid to avoid becoming dehydrated. Start with sips of any fluid other than caffeinated beverages. Milk may prolong loose stools, but also provides needed fluids and nourishment. Drinking milk may be fine for mild diarrhea. For moderate and severe diarrhea, electrolyte solutions available in drugstores are usually best.
- Active cultures of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) make diarrhea less severe and shorten its duration. Probiotics can be found in yogurt with active or live cultures and in supplements.
- Foods like rice, dry toast, and bananas can sometimes help with diarrhea.
- Avoid over-the-counter antidiarrhea medications unless specifically instructed to use one by your doctor. Certain infections can be made worse by these drugs. When you have diarrhea, your body is trying to get rid of whatever food, virus, or other bug is causing it. The medicine interferes with this process.
- Get plenty of rest.
If you have a chronic form of diarrhea, like the one caused by irritable bowel syndrome, try adding bulk to your diet -- to thicken the stool and regulate bowel movements. Such foods include fiber from whole-wheat grains and bran. Psyllium-containing products such as Metamucil or similar products can also add bulk to stools.
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Thank You Dr. Pena
The Nursing Times as recently published an article highlighting the issue of the UK's obscene Nurse to Patient ratios on general wards. It is decidedly helpful when the Medics go to bat for their Nursing colleagues.
As is often the case, the comments posted by Nurses under the article are much more revealing than the article itself.
http://www.nursingtimes.net/story.aspx?storycode=5013601&PageNo=2&SortOrder=dateadded&PageSize=20#comments
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Family Medicine
Top 10 Mistakes Pre-Meds Make
Debridement
One way is to use a scalpel and special scissors.
- The skin surrounding the wound is cleaned and disinfected.
- The wound is probed with a metal instrument to determine how deep it is and to see if there is any foreign material or object in the ulcer.
- The doctor cuts away the dead tissue, then washes out any unattached tissue.
- Your sore may seem bigger and deeper after the doctor or nurse debrides it. The ulcer should be red or pink in color and look like fresh meat.
Other ways to remove dead or infected tissue are to :
- Put your foot in a whirlpool bath.
- Use a syringe and catheter (tube).
- Apply wet to dry dressings to the area.
- Put special chemicals, called enzymes, on your ulcer. These dissolve dead tissue from the wound.
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Diabetes - taking care of your feet
Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This damage can cause numbness and reduce feeling in your feet. As a result, your feet may not heal well if they are injured. If you get a blister, you may not notice, and it may get worse.
Check your feet every day. Inspect the top, sides, soles, heels, and between the toes. Look for:
- Dry and cracked skin
- Blisters or sores
- Bruises or cuts
- Redness, warmth, or tenderness
- Firm or hard spots
If you cannot see well, ask someone else to check your feet.
Call your doctor right way about any foot problems. Do not try to treat them yourself first. Even small sores or blisters can become big problems if infection develops or they do not heal.
Wash your feet every day with lukewarm water and mild soap. Strong soaps may damage the skin.
- Check the temperature of the water with your hands or elbow first.
- Gently dry your feet, especially between the toes.
- Use lotion, petroleum jelly, lanolin, or oil on dry skin. Do NOT put lotion between your toes.
Ask your health care provider to show you how to trim your toenails.
- Soak your feet in lukewarm water to soften the nail before trimming.
- Cut the nail straight across, because curved nails are more likely to become ingrown.
- Your foot doctor (podiatrist) can trim your nails if you are unable to.
Most people with diabetes should have corns or calluses treated by a foot doctor. If your doctor has given you permission to treat corns or calluses on your own:
- Gently use a pumice stone to remove corns and calluses after a shower or bath, when your skin is soft.
- Do NOT use medicated pads or try to shave or cut them away at home.
If you smoke, stop. Smoking decreases blood flow to your feet. Talk with your doctor or nurse if you need help quitting.
Do not use a heating pad or hot water bottle on your feet. Do not walk barefoot, especially on hot pavement or hot sandy beaches. Remove your shoes and socks during visits to your health care provider so that they can check your feet.
Source : http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000081.htm
Students present sickle cell information to Main Line Health nurses
(left to right) Omani students Mudhar Al Adawi and Zayana Al Saudi worked with Mary Beth Sedwick BSN, MS, CCRN, clinical nurse educator for ICU & CTICU and lead nurse educator for Lankenau Hospital to bring their sickle cell disease program to Main Line Health nurses.
The purpose of the Zayana’s and Mudhar’s presentation was to educate health providers about the types, complications, management and cultural dimensions of nursing care of the patients with SCD. They presented an overview of data to illustrate the impact of SCD on three populations most often seen in this region: African Americans, Hispanics and Middle Eastern populations. “Sickle cell disease is not African American disease. It can affect anyone of any race. We chose to conclude the presentation with care and needs of Muslim women to bring the awareness of the cultural diversity needs for patients in the hospitals,” explains Mudhar.
This project was in partial fulfillment of the students’ clinical practicum in their senior level Health Promotion course under the direction of their clinical advisor Assistant Professor Elizabeth Petit de Mange, PhD, MSN, NP-C, RN. The students were mentored during their clinical rotation by Tracy Swift-Merrick, director of Programs for the Sickle Cell Association of Philadelphia and hematologist Roy Gay, MD from Penn Presbyterian Hospital who provides care to more than 200 patients with SCD.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Julie's picks from the literature: March
Here are my picks from the most recent nursing articles dealing with nursing research and evidence based nursing. Staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange and Children's Hospital of Orange County may be able to access some of these articles via the library's website.
1. A nursing clinical decision support system and potential predictors
of head-of-bed position for patients receiving mechanical
ventilation.(includes abstract); Lyerla F; LeRouge C; Cooke DA; Turpin
D; Wilson L; American Journal of Critical Care, 2010 Jan; 19 (1): 39-47 (journal article - research) ISSN: 1062-3264 PMID: 20045847 CINAHL AN: 2010530899
2. Breast cancer screening behaviors of African American women: a comprehensive review, analysis, and critique of nursing research.(includes abstract); Conway-Phillips R; Millon-Underwood S;
ABNF Journal, 2009 Fall; 20 (4): 97-101 (journal article - research, systematic review) ISSN: 1046-7041 PMID: 19927894 CINAHL AN: 2010522060
3. Do calculation errors by nurses cause medication errors in clinical practice? A literature review.(includes abstract); Wright K; Nurse Education Today, 2010 Jan; 30 (1): 85-97 (journal article - research,
systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0260-6917 PMID: 19666199 CINAHL AN: 2010543404
4. Evidence-based practice: step by step. Igniting a spirit of inquiry: an essential foundation for evidence-based practice: how nurses can build the knowledge and skills they need to implement ERP.(includes
abstract); Melnyk BM; Fineout-Overholt E; Stillwell SB; Williamson KM; American Journal of Nursing, 2009 Nov; 109 (11): 49-52 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0002-936X PMID: 19858857 CINAHL AN: 2010536578
5. Cultivating quality. Shared governance supports evidence-based practice: the experience of perioperative nurses at Children's Hospital Boston can serve as a model for others.(includes abstract); Waddell
AWG; American Journal of Nursing, 2009 Nov; 109 (11): 53-7 (journal article - pictorial) ISSN: 0002-936X PMID: 19858858 CINAHL AN: 2010536579
6. Generalizability and transferability of meta-synthesis research findings.(includes abstract); Finfgeld-Connett D; Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2010 Feb; 66 (2): 246-54 (journal article - research) ISSN: 0309-2402 CINAHL AN: 2010539481
7.Walk the walk to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections.(includes abstract); Hatler C; Hebden J; Kaler W; Zack J; American Nurse Today, 2010 Jan; 5 (1): 26-31 (journal article - CEU,
exam questions, pictorial) ISSN: 1930-5583 CINAHL AN: 2010546030
8.Leadership: the critical success factor in the rise or fall of useful research activity.(includes abstract); Henderson A; Winch S; Holzhauser K; Journal of Nursing Management, 2009 Dec; 17 (8): 942-6
(journal article) ISSN: 0966-0429 PMID: 19941567 CINAHL AN: 2010485576
9. Controlling bias in complex nursing intervention studies: a checklist.(includes abstract); Campbell-Yeo M; Ranger M; Johnston C; Fergusson D; Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 2009 Dec; 41 (4):
32-50 (journal article - questionnaire/scale) ISSN: 0844-5621 PMID: 20191712 CINAHL AN: 2010529009
10. Applying the Stetler Model of Research Utilization in staff development: revitalizing a preceptor program.(includes abstract); Romp CR; Kiehl E; Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 2009 Nov-Dec; 25
(6): 278-86 (journal article - CEU, exam questions, research,
tables/charts) ISSN: 1098-7886 PMID: 19955975 CINAHL AN: 2010506957
11. Writing an appropriate methods section for a research article: procedure, instruments/measurements and analysis.Lambert VA; Lambert CE; Thai Journal of Nursing Research, 2009 Oct-Dec; 13 (4): 245-8
(journal article) ISSN: 0859-7685 CINAHL AN: 2010545155
12. Review summaries: evidence for nursing practice. Blood donor skin preparation with alcohol vs. alcohol plus any antiseptic for preventing bacteraemia or contamination of blood for transfusion.Jayasekara R;
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2010 Feb; 66 (2): 257-8 (journal article - abstract) ISSN: 0309-2402 CINAHL AN: 2010555036
13. Review summaries: evidence for nursing practice. Incentive spirometry for prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications in upper abdominal surgery.Jayasekara R; Journal of Advanced Nursing,
2010 Feb; 66 (2): 258-9 (journal article - abstract) ISSN: 0309-2402
CINAHL AN: 2010555037
14. Opportunities and challenges: wound and skin alterations of obesity.Zuelzer HB; Bariatric Nursing & Surgical Patient Care, 2009 Dec; 4 (4): 283 (journal article - abstract) ISSN: 1557-1459 CINAHL AN: 2010554679
Web based course on Health Literacy-- CNE for Nurses
For more resources on Health Literacy, visit:
AHRQ
National Library of Medicine resources on Health Literacy
USDHS-- plain language thesaurus
California Health Literacy Initiative
Villanova educators collaborate for success - professors and student represent University at conference
The group demonstrated that case study pedagogy can provide excellent insights to the teaching-learning process. Dr. Heitzmann relayed his expertise in the pedagogy of case study instruction, and shared the case study contest format that he developed and organized for education majors at Villanova. Dr. Mariani gave an overview of the areas in Villanova’s nursing curriculum in which case studies are used, including as a foundation for clinical simulation experiences. She also presented some of the College’s current research relating to clinical judgment and student satisfaction. Mr. Mariani discussed the use of case studies and their effectiveness in education from his perspective, both as a student and a pre-service teacher.
According to Dr. Mariani, “the conference was a great opportunity to collaborate with my colleagues in education and share successful strategies in teaching. I am proud of Brett’s accomplishments here at Villanova. His contribution to the presentation as a novice educator and student added a valuable dimension to the presentation.”
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Take care
The Onus is on the Nursing Staff
This is the trust's latest trick in fighting infection control.
They continue to ignore the issues of safe staffing while scoffing at any suggestions made by the professional nursing staff regarding this matter. They are unable to address the issue of high bed occupancy as a result of being forced to meet targets. In a nutshell, this means that the ward is always to full to clean properly. We continue to get slammed with admissions we cannot handle at mealtimes, during rounds, change of shift, and when we are struggling to care for the patients we already have. We don't have enough domestics. We have no right to have an uninterrupted block of time at any point in our shifts to do our jobs. We are doing so many things at once that nothing, NOTHING gets done well.
None of this gets addressed. Ever.
But the trust behaves as if it is quaking in their boots at the thought of getting busted over poor hygiene, super bugs and poor care. They cannot deal with the real issues that lead to these problems so they are covering their assess and putting the onus on the Nursing Staff.
I attended a study update the other day to learn about the trusts requirements for the cleaning of all 30 beds on the ward. The process that we were instructed upon is to be implemented daily and between every discharge and admission. They want each bed completely dismanted and every part cleaned in a certain way, every single day and between each patient. It is heavy work that requires at least 2 members of staff. It takes at least 45 minutes to do one bed.
There are 30 beds. We have between 5 and 15 discharges and admissions per day. There are 2 nurses and 2 assistants for a 12 hour shift during the day who cannot even attend to all the Nursing care that needs to be accomplished.
Do the Math.
We cannot even get around to everyone fast enough to prevent pressure sores, dehydration, notice changes in condition quickly enough or medicate properly. Here's a newsflash for the doctors: you know those IV antibiotics that you prescribe to be given 4 times a day? They are getting given two times a day max because the nurse has so damn many of them to mix and give that it takes hours. Yeah, doses get missed regulary.
Now you need to take into account that in addition to this we must clean and dismantle 30 beds that take 45 minutes each to clean every day. And in addition to that we have to dismantle and clean them between each patient.
They won't bring more staff on board. They don't want the domestics doing the beds and there are not enough of them anyway.
During the course of the study update we did explain that we will be unable to follow this bed policy due to a lack of time and staff.
This statement was met with ridicule of the Nursing Staff in the form of eye rolling and the inferred notion that Nurses are too thick and lazy to do their job properly.
And I quote: " The trust is implementing this policy to prevent the spread of infection. There will be spot checks to ensure that these actions are being carried out. If they are not, the blame is on the professional Nursing staff."
Did I tell you that they want us to spend 11 minutes exactly in a cramped room cleaning and dismantling commodes and documenting it between each patient use. Four commodes are being used over 15 times an hour on some days. They are swabbing them to ensure that this is done. The swabs are never clear. And infection control is up our asses over it. They have devised even more cleaning checklists and paperwork. Same with pressure sore audits etc.
And they want to know why we have so many pressure ulcers, and drug errors as well. And they have demanded that the RN on duty drop what she is doing as soon as the consultants arrive (we don't know when they are coming and cannot plan for it) and attend every ward round, following the medical teams around the ward for hours while they see their patients.
And if my patient suffers harm because I am off on a ward round or dismantling a bed I must take full responsibility. It's tough shit really.
Fuck them. I am going to Nurse my patients starting with the high priority actions and working my way down. I will turn the patient and if that doesn't leave time to document that I have turned them it is too bad. The trust wants documentation that it is done more than they want it to actually get done.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Picture Your Heart's Health With EKGs
by: Damian Sofsian
Each time your heart beats, the contractions and relaxations of the heart muscle emit electrical current. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a medical recording of the electric impulses from the heart. Electrodes that send impulses to the EKG machine are attached to the patient�s skin at various points on the body. Those recorded currents are displayed on a computer monitor and can be printed out on special graph paper. Your heart�s electrical currents are recorded on the graph paper as an EKG. Qualified medical staff interpret the graphed results to determine any irregularities.
Most EKGs are performed in a critical care facility, telemetry or any place that a particular patient needs to be monitored. EKGs can help your doctor determine the status of your heart health. By graphing the electrical impulses of the heart, doctors and other trained medical staff are able to see the presence of any abnormalities. The EKG recording often reveals the scars of past heart attacks and other heart damage. Although the test cannot predict future heart attacks or other heart problems, a combination of family history and additional examinations may give your doctor a good idea of what to expect.
Individuals experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or heart palpitations will likely be referred for an EKG by their doctor. An EKG is a rapid and safe way to determine if a heart attack is occurring. Those reporting these types of symptoms will likely be referred to the nearest Emergency Room for further evaluation. If your doctor does not think your symptoms indicate a life-threatening situation, you may be asked to make an appointment with an EKG specialist for further observation.
An EKG is a very simple and painless procedure. The patients are instructed to lie face up on an examination table while electrodes are strategically placed at various points on their body. The electrodes are attached to cables and the cables are attached to the EKG machine. The electrodes send electronic impulses to the machine and results in a printed graph, which is a picture of your heart function. The procedure usually takes 15 to 20 minutes but may require a longer visit if the technician needs additional testing data. A stress test is a normal EKG procedure that requires the patient perform moderate exercise while recording heart rhythms.
EKG Reading provides detailed information on EKG, EKG Reading, EKG Interpretation, EKG Machine and more. EKG Reading is affiliated with ECG Cross Reference.
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Villanova’s Dr. Smeltzer appointed to disabilities-related state workgroup
Dr. Smeltzer is professor and director of the Center for Nursing Research for the Villanova University College of Nursing. She is committed to making health promotion practices and services accessible and acceptable for people with disabilities. She is an internationally known scholar, researcher, educator and author, who has directed the College’s Health Promotion for Women with Disabilities Project funded by a grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation. Dr. Smeltzer has served on disabilities-related committees and advisory groups and much of her research has addressed health issues of people with multiple sclerosis and other disabilities.
Villanova’s Undergraduate Nursing Senate contributes to Haiti relief
In January, the nursing students were immediately moved by the plight of Haitians caught in the catastrophic 7.0 earthquake that rocked the Port-au-Prince area on January 12th. “The Undergraduate Nursing Senate knew right away that we needed to reach out. Our fundraiser from the fall was very successful, so we figured why not use some of that money. When someone needs a hand, we lend them a hand. We pride ourselves on our excellent service to the community,” say Keri Nagel and Tara Duggan, senior nursing students and co-presidents of UNS.
The UNS Board unanimously agreed to donate $500 to the University’s Haiti fund to be given to Catholic Relief Services in Haiti. This donation sent the University donation over the $19,000 mark. The students see the big picture. “Whether in the United States, or a small island such as Haiti, a tragedy affects the lives of millions. By donating $500, we are lending them our hands to assist them with recovery,” explain the co-presidents.
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