Nurse.com
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
But for most nurses, this time of year doesn’t always present opportunities to relax. Patient care doesn’t take a holiday. During this busy season, you’ve come to expect that you’ll have to sacrifice some of your holiday time to ensure the continuity of care for your patients.
Chicago Caregiving
OCTOBER 19, 2022
When staffing shortages impact patient care, advocates look out for patients’ best interests, says former nurse and current patient advocate Teri Dreher. She was forced to stay in diapers and didn’t receive help with any basic personal hygiene, such as bathing or brushing her teeth for 10 days.
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Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Aromatic candles, bath bombs, fuzzy socks, comfy sweaters , and cozy blankets make great gifts, especially in the wintertime. Take the holiday gift-giving season as an opportunity to bring the team closer together with matching presents. As a nurse yourself, you know what helps you most!
Chicago Caregiving
APRIL 17, 2024
As a seasoned bedside critical care nurse, I see firsthand the benefits that family caregivers bring to patient care in the hospital. Once familiar with your new environment, you may feel more at ease to truly be present for your loved one. What is the plan for the next day?
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Before, in the primary nurse model, the nurse did much of the patient’s care. In a team model, the nurses oversee the care by unlicensed assistive personnel. So people like certified nursing assistants or patient care techs will do many hands-on activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and other things.
Hospice Nurse Hero
JANUARY 26, 2022
First, like all nurses, hospice nurses are required to document ALL patient care. Inaccurate and inconsistent documentation is a red flag and could have a negative impact on your patients, your license, and your agency. For example, you enter an order and care plan for showers, but the aide documents a bed bath was given.
Hospice Nurse Hero
MARCH 2, 2022
PRO-TIP : If your patient is in the nursing home, call the family and invite them to be present during your visit! For instance, you should use simple language that the patient and family members can understand. Ask yourself these questions: What other resources could you have included in the patient’s care?
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