@Kelsey28249196 As student nurses that will be starting their capstones very soon it is important that we have preceptors that are patient and willing to teach us. Having a supportive preceptor that enriches our learning is imperative to nursing students and new graduates. #NR4031219
@AllisonPuryear We talk about this in many of our classes. It is very important to get blood cultures before administering antibiotics so the right diagnosis can be made. #NR4031219
As a nurse our patient's safety should always be our number one priority. It is amazing that by implementing these standards these nurses decreased their patient fall rate by 3% and saved $130K. #NR4031219
Discover how Arizona nurses improved patient and employee safety – and saved $130K – by championing safe patient handling and creating a dedicated “lift cart.
@HannumMeghan This hits so close to home. Wilmington and other areas are still recovering from Hurricane Matthew and Florence. However, the news is not focusing on the obvious devastation that is still in our communities.
With the recent cases of respiratory distress in young teens, it is very important for us as nurses to educate the population on the effects that vaping has on the lungs. #NR4031219
CDC and @US_FDA have not identified the cause or causes of lung injuries associated with e-cigarette, or vaping, products. The only commonality among all cases is patients report the use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products. Learn more in @CDCMMWR: https://t.co/Up9vkLXjSS
Recently we completed a deescalation simulation to help us learn how to deal with violence in the workplace. I think this article is important because it gives valuable information on what nurses can do to fight nurse bullying and how to deal with it. #NR4031219
Abuse happens to nurses more than you think. Here's how you can support the movement to #EndNurseAbuse: Download, read and share the Resource Guide and commit to reporting all abuses that you encounter. https://t.co/Zz9UY3FiJn