Monthly Archives: June 2009

Do More While Taking Vital Signs

Posted on June 29, 2009 by rnproducer

Taking vital signs is a usual routine for nurses and student nurses. In an 8-hour shift, vital signs are taken at least twice and is regarded as the indicator of the patient’s health status. After collecting the data, interpreting it, … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of Abdominal Pain and Episode 85

Posted on June 26, 2009 by rnproducer
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Welcome to Episode 85 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Listen to the show! — Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes — it’s free) RSS Feed to … Continue reading →

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Staging Pressure Ulcers and Episode 84

Posted on June 19, 2009 by rnproducer
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Welcome to Episode 84 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Listen to the show! — Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes — it’s free) RSS Feed to … Continue reading →

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Nurses Successfully Decrease MRSA Incidence

Posted on June 18, 2009 by rnproducer

In research done by the CDC, they reported that MRSA central line-associated bloodstream infections among all ICU types (excluding pediatric units) declined by 50% over the past ten years. Though specific causes of the decline was not observed, they know that … Continue reading →

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Solutions to Nurse Staffing Problems

Posted on June 17, 2009 by rnproducer

In an American Nurses Association poll, registered nurses nationwide revealed their concerns on how staffing problems affect the quality of patient care and growing nurse shortage. The results show that adequate staffing is important in the delivery of quality patient … Continue reading →

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Survival Tips for New Nursing Students

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Jamie Davis

Listener Annette left me this email recently: Hi Jamie, I love your podcasts and the wealth of knowledge you have.  Please give me some tips on how to prepare for Nursing school; I start in August and I do not … Continue reading →

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Antipsychotic Meds Review and Episode 83

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Jamie Davis
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Welcome to Episode 83 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Listen to the show! — Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes — it’s free) RSS Feed to … Continue reading →

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Studio Refit – Nursing Show Off This Week

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Jamie Davis

I wanted to let you know that this week is one of the rare occasions when you will not find a Nursing Show in your podcast in-box.  This is due to me thinking I could tear down the studio and … Continue reading →

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Just Before Your Testing Day – Taking the NCLEX Exam (Part 3)

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Jamie Davis

Earlier this week, I covered an NCLEX sample review plan for nursing grads in part two of this three part series.  The day before, I started the series with some advice on setting out an NCLEX study plan and getting … Continue reading →

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A Sample Review Schedule – Taking the NCLEX Exam (Part 2)

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Jamie Davis

Yesterday I started with a look at studying for the NCLEX Nursing Exams.  Tomorrow, check back for my final section on getting ready the day before and the day of the NCLEX Nursing test. Today, I want to look at … Continue reading →

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