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Exploring Ethnic Minority Bystander CPR: British Sikh Nurses’ #ReStartAHeart Campaign

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Recognising the pressing need for action, British Sikh Nurses (BSN) initiated a groundbreaking campaign for CPR training in partnership with the Resuscitation Council UK called the #ReStartAHeart Campaign. The use of a ‘pillow partner’ as a simple, cost-effective, and accessible tool to teach bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills.

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Faith-based nursing: Making Faith Community nursing inclusive

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This weeks’ blog is from Rohit Sagoo, Founder and Director, British Sikh Nurses , Community project with the Resuscitation Council UK. The post Faith-based nursing: Making Faith Community nursing inclusive appeared first on Evidence-Based Nursing blog. Journal of Christian Nursing, 35(2), 112-119.

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NJ ICU Nurse Joyce Park Saves Life of Car Accident Victim

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Her chest compressions were successful, and she resuscitated him after about 30 seconds. Park says she has resuscitated patients multiple times during her seven years as a nurse but never in an everyday situation like the one she encountered this evening. The 35-year-old nurse’s training kicked in.

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As Your Nursing Resume Gathers Dust

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If you haven’t checked your resume for more than a year — or you don’t even know where you have a copy, digital or otherwise — then some resume resuscitation is needed ASAP. That stress is entirely avoidable if they only look over their resume once a year.

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Mastering the Basics: The ABCs of Nursing

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): In cardiac arrest or circulatory failure cases, nurses may need to perform CPR to maintain circulation and oxygen delivery. The post Mastering the Basics: The ABCs of Nursing appeared first on Nurse.com Blog. Address any abnormalities promptly.

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Hospice Does Not Require a DNR

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One common myth about hospice is that patients must forgo the option to be resuscitated when dying. While most patients in hospice make an advance directive stating a preference to not be resuscitated or intubated, this is not a requirement. DNR stands for “do not resuscitate.” If there is any doubt, they will resuscitate.

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Top Nursing Certifications: More Than CPR

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PALS courses cover various topics such as advanced pediatric assessments, medication administration for pediatric emergencies, life support for children, and post-resuscitation care. So, PALS can be a helpful certification for nurses. Holding this certification allows you to work effectively in pediatric intensive care units.