Celebrating International Orthopedic Nurses Week October 28 – November 1
In celebration of International Orthopedic Nurses Week that is observed October 28 – November 1, 2019 we are featuring our nursing Expert 7287. Our featured orthopedic expert has been in the field of nursing for over 30 years and has been working on an orthopedic trauma unit/medical-surgical floor since 1991 caring for patients undergoing planned…
Read MoreTurning Morbidly Obese Patients
A major role in pressure injury prevention is turning and repositioning patients who are at high risk and who are unable to reposition themselves. Turning a morbidly obese patient requires proper staff training, access to equipment and technology where available. Patients who are morbidly obese are at a high risk of altered skin integrity because…
Read MoreInterventional Radiology Nurse – Expert 4823
Expert 4823 has been a registered nurse since 1996 and is a Certified Radiology Nurse, through the Radiology Nursing Certification Board in Florida. She has experience working in Interventional Radiology since 2012 including pediatric and adult radiology. Prior to becoming a radiology nurse our expert gained vital knowledge and experience working in critical care and…
Read MoreWound assessment and documentation vitally important
Timely identification, assessment and documentation of a wound is essential in improving patient outcomes. A wound assessment detailing the characteristics, size, type, and location of a wound play a very important role in wound care. Determining appropriate interventions, wound treatment goals, and a plan help slow the progression of the wound and improve the odds…
Read MoreBecome an Expert Witness, turn your clinical expertise into a side job
Nervous about testifying as an expert witness? Learn more about testifying, writing expert reports and how to present yourself to attorneys at Dawn Cook, RN, CNLCP, CLCP’s introductory lecture: “Become an Expert Witness, turn your clinical expertise into a side job”. This presentation will be offered along with 15 other nurse entrepreneur sessions at the…
Read MoreExpert 4387 – Psychiatric Nurse
Expert 4387 has 20 years of nursing experience and has cared for a wide age range of patients with mental health and addiction issues and has knowledge of Behavioural Health Rules, Mental Health Holds, Involuntary Medications, Short Term Certification (STC), seclusion and restraints, Intoxication Treatment and more. She has worked in various psychiatric setting since…
Read MorePressure Injuries – common to get and challenging to heal
Nurses strive to prevent pressure injuries among patients because it is one of the most common wounds a nurse will discover, treat and manage. When a patient is severely decompensated due to injury, illness, malnutrition etc., it can be difficult to prevent pressure injuries. Nurses consider it vital to recognize patients at risk for pressure…
Read MoreFalls Risk – Part 2: interventions
In addition to a documented falls risk assessment, interventions to prevent falls should be carried out and clearly documented including but not limited to: non-slip socks or footwear, appropriate mobility aides within reach and in use when ambulating, hip protectors in place, bed in low position, and call bell within reach. For those patients that…
Read MoreFalls Risk – Part 1: assessment and precautions
A patient having a fall while in hospital is a known cause for delayed recovery, discharge and increased risk of injury and death. It is not only the responsibility of the nurses caring for patients but the facility/organization and the healthcare team including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, etc.; however, nurses are often the first…
Read MoreInterventional Radiology Nurse – Expert 4411
Expert 4411 has been a Registered Nurse since 1995 and has 6 years of experience in Interventional Radiology, more than 10 years of experience in Parianesthesia, more than 18 years of experience in Critical Care and Supervisory/management roles, and 22 years of experience in Medical-Surgical nursing. She is certified in trauma care and holds a…
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