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In this lesson, we will define and discuss grief and loss. We will review some of the causes of grief along with the five common stages of the grieving process. We will go through both physical and emotional signs and symptoms of grief along...
In this lesson, we are going to discuss nursing responsibilities regarding admission to and discharge from a healthcare facility. We will summarize necessary assessments including physical, emotional, and psychosocial. Important client education topics will also be discussed including how to assess if client education...
In this lesson, we will discuss the difference between complementary and alternative medicine practices. We will identify types of both practices and look at both the benefits and potential complications that can occur. Finally, we will review several types of medical ideologies and how...
What is culture? How does culture influence healthcare delivery methods? In this lesson we will answer these questions and review the nurse’s role and responsibilities regarding cultural awareness and respect of client cultural practices. Learning Objectives: Upon the completion of this lesson, learners...
Nursing care plans are the foundation of how we apply knowledge into practice. In this lesson, we are going to go over all the parts of the nursing care plan and how it is used to plan, organize, and perform safe, quality care to...
What is the nursing process? In this lesson, we are going to review all the parts of the nursing process and how it is used everyday by nurses to plan, organize, and perform safe, quality care to clients. This is a standardized process across...
In this lesson, we are going to discuss SBAR which is a communication tool nurses can use to ensure client safety and clear communication between healthcare providers. This is a tool that will commonly be used when calling to notify a healthcare provider about...
In this lesson, we will define therapeutic communication and review ways in which communication takes place, both verbally and non-verbally. Communication techniques will be introduced along with examples on how to use them to facilitate open communication and trust with clients. We will examine...
In this lesson, we’ll go over what advanced directives are and identify a few different types of directives that nurses need to be familiar with. We will also outline the nurses role in ensuring that advanced directives are followed by other healthcare providers. ...
Throughout your education, you may have heard the term HIPAA. What exactly does this mean though and why is it so important in healthcare privacy practices? In this lesson, we are going to review HIPAA and outline the nurse’s responsibility in ensuring HIPAA privacy...