http://www.nursingshow.com Nursing Show Online Radio | Podcast | News, Comment, & Tips for RN, LPN, Student Nurses Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:03:03 +0000 en hourly 1 Every weekly Nursing Show episode features news, tips and tricks, medication information, nursing career interviews, education and commentary for nurses, RN, LPN, BSN, and nurse students, and anyone interested in general medical information. Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S podmedic@mac.com podmedic@mac.com (Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S) MedicCast Productions, LLC For Nurses, By Nurses with news, commentary, tips, interviews, and education. nurse,nursing,nurse student,education,medical,hospital,patient,news http://www.nursingshow.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/LaptopScrubsiTunes_copy.jpg http://www.nursingshow.com http://www.nursingshow.com/2011/02/21/assessing-and-recognizing-human-trafficking-victims/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2011/02/21/assessing-and-recognizing-human-trafficking-victims/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:47:39 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=4326 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2011/02/21/assessing-and-recognizing-human-trafficking-victims/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/20/acetaminophen-med-review/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/20/acetaminophen-med-review/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:25:09 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3860 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/20/acetaminophen-med-review/feed/ 2 acetaminophen,analgesic,antipyretic,assessment,drug information,jamie davis,lpn,medication review,nurse,nursing,over the counter,pain Welcome to Episode 144 of the Nursing Show The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe to the Podcast MP3 Audio Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog ---Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version Welcome to Episode 144 of the Nursing Show The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). 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Audio and video study aids plus a whole lot more! More than 200 files and counting! Join Us Now! Sponsor: Hold your meetings online for just $49 a month Try GoToMeeting free. (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) GoToMeeting.com/podcast (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) ----------------------------------- News-- Acetaminophen: Teen Asthma Trigger? (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=118932) New Guidance on Care Record Violence Markers (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/197499.php) Working Conditions Less Better for Nurses in Magnet Hospitals (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/197627.php) ----------------------------------- Tip of The Week- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Medication Review Acetaminophen, more popularly known as Tylenol is one of the over the counter drugs that can be found in most American households. This medication is mainly used for minor pain and aches and for fever reduction. Since this is a common drug taken by most people, nurses should be aware of the basics of this drug to be able to provide the correct information to patients and avoid overdosing or under dosing on the drug. Knowing information like how it works, its interactions with other drugs, and contraindications is also necessary to avoid unwanted side effects that can arise. For more information on the medication Tylenol, nurses and nursing students can follow the links below. Medicine Net.com on Acetaminophen (Tylenol) (http://www.medicinenet.com/acetaminophen/article.htm) Nursing Show Episode on Acetaminophen Overdose (http://www.nursingshow.com/2008/07/11/acetaminophen-overdoses-and-episode-34/) ———————————– Don’t miss an episode! You can receive the Nursing Show Newsletter (http://www.nursingshow.com/blog) in your email inbox. NursingShow@gmail.com (mailto:nursingshow@gmail.com) Other Podcasts from Jamie Davis: * The MedicCast (http://mediccast.com/blog) (for EMTs, Paramedics, EMS field work) * MedicCast News (http://mediccastnews.com/) (Weekly short medical news program) * MedicCast Live (http://mediccastlive.com/) (Monthly live call-in show with a single EMS topic) ——————————– Song this week: Johanna Stahley (http://www.myspace.com/johannastahley) with "I’m Not Perfect" Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean 39:53 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/13/home-monitoring-devices-prevent-hospitalizations/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/13/home-monitoring-devices-prevent-hospitalizations/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:32:21 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3857 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/13/home-monitoring-devices-prevent-hospitalizations/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/04/patient-communication-video/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/04/patient-communication-video/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:45:54 +0000 Jamie Davis http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3796 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/04/patient-communication-video/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/06/11/asthma-episode-135-studio-video/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/06/11/asthma-episode-135-studio-video/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:14:15 +0000 Jamie Davis http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3534 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/06/11/asthma-episode-135-studio-video/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/01/29/upper-respiratory-episode-116/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/01/29/upper-respiratory-episode-116/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:49:09 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/?p=2193 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/01/29/upper-respiratory-episode-116/feed/ 2 http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/13/nursing-neurological-evaluation-and-episode-105/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/13/nursing-neurological-evaluation-and-episode-105/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:41:20 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/?p=1897 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/13/nursing-neurological-evaluation-and-episode-105/feed/ 1 assessment,brain,CNS,cranial nerves,GCS,level of consciousness,mental status,motor function,nerve action,nervous system,neurologic assessment,neurologic evaluation Welcome to Episode 105 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe to the show, free! ---- Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes -- it's free) Welcome to Episode 105 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). Subscribe to the show, free! ----- (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/podcastdownload.jpg) Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes -- it's free) RSS Feed to subscribe (http://www.nursingshow.com/feed/podcast/) (copy url to Juice, Zune Marketplace, or your favorite podcatcher) Click the arrow below to listen to the show: ----------------------------------- Sponsors NursingTopStudent.com (http://NursingTopStudent.com) all of the tools student nurses need for less than $1 a day. Audio and video study aids plus a whole lot more! More than 200 files and counting! Join Us Now! GoToMyPC: As secure as online banking. Try it FREE for 30 days (http://www.gotomypc.com/podcast). ----------------------------------- News-- Government Urged to Modify 2009 H1N1 Guidelines for Health Workers (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170245.php) Health Care Jobs Plentiful But Difficult to Get (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169915.php) Florida Hospitals Deploy iPhones to Replace Alarms (http://www.informationweek.com/news/healthcare/mobile-wireless/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=221600691&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_ALL) ----------------------------------- Tip of The Week- Neurologic Assessment for Nurses Part of the overall physical assessment done by nurses is the neurological evaluation. Prior to performing the examination, patients are first asked if they have a history of seizures, loss of consciousness, loss or decreased sensation (especially to pain), twitches , tremors and changes in personality or mental status. A complete neurologic exam covers assessment of the cranial nerve function, motor system, reflexes, sensation, and mental status. This process may take a little more time as compared to the usual head to toe assessment and nurses might go for a quick approach to doing it, however, they should always be thorough in performing any assessment and keep in mind that more is missed by not looking than by not knowing. For a better understanding on neurologic assessment, follow these links Physical Assessment- Neurological System (http://nursinglink.monster.com/training/articles/240-physical-assessment---chapter-8-neurological-system) Neurological Examination Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nABAdENIbXY&feature=player_embedded#) Nursing Care for Neurological Patients (http://www.free-ed.net/sweethaven/MedTech/NurseCare/NeuroNurse01.asp) ———————————– Don’t miss an episode! You can receive the Nursing Show Newsletter in your email inbox. Comments@NursingShow.com Other Podcasts from Jamie Davis: * The MedicCast (for EMTs, Paramedics, EMS field work) * MedicCast News (Weekly short medical news program) * MedicCast Live (Monthly live call-in show with a single EMS topic) (http://mediccastlive.com/) ——————————– Song this week: Music from The Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com/) Song this week: Natalie Gelman with "Never Had You" (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to check out other Songs from the MedicCast Network Podcasts (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ————————————- (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/) (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/06/newborn-jaundice-care-and-assessment-and-episode-104/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/06/newborn-jaundice-care-and-assessment-and-episode-104/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:37:54 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/blog/?p=1753 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/06/newborn-jaundice-care-and-assessment-and-episode-104/feed/ 1 assessment,bilirubin,hyperbilirubinemia,jamie davis,jaundice,labor and delivery,maternity,neonatal,newborn,nurse,nursing,podcast Welcome to Episode 104 To take the survey, click here takethesurvey.com/rawvoice The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe to the show, free! ---- Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Welcome to Episode 104 To take the survey, click here takethesurvey.com/rawvoice (http://www.takethesurvey.com/rawvoice) The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). Subscribe to the show, free! ----- (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/podcastdownload.jpg) Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes -- it's free) RSS Feed to subscribe (http://www.nursingshow.com/feed/podcast/) (copy url to Juice, Zune Marketplace, or your favorite podcatcher) Click the arrow below to listen to the show: ----------------------------------- Sponsors NursingTopStudent.com (http://NursingTopStudent.com) all of the tools student nurses need for less than $1 a day. Audio and video study aids plus a whole lot more! More than 200 files and counting! Join Us Now! GoToMyPC: As secure as online banking. Try it FREE for 30 days (http://www.gotomypc.com/podcast). ----------------------------------- News-- Improved Jaundice Screening Can Protect Newborns (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=106002) Children of Working Mothers Have Unhealthier Lifestyles (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165543.php) Health Experts Support Tools to Prevent Preterm Birth (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165389.php) ----------------------------------- Tip of The Week- Care and Interventions of Newborn Jaundice Most preterm and almost 50% of full term newborns present with jaundice, a yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera of the eyes. The yellowish hue comes from bilirubin, a substance produced from break down of red blood cells, when it reaches a blood level greater than approximately 2.5 mg/dL. This bilirubin is excreted in the stool via the liver, in the case of infants, this process takes more time resulting to accumulation in the skin. Jaundice appearing about 2-3 days after birth, called physiologic jaundice is normal in newborns,however, interventions like phototherapy should be instituted to help the infant's body excrete the excess bilirubin. There are also disorders that can cause bilirubin levels to increase in newborns like blood type incompatibilities, prematurity, polycythemia, etc. If left unresolved, bilirubin may continually increase and cause serious complications such as cerebral palsy, deafness, and kernicterus ( brain damage from very high bilirubin levels). Infants receiving phototherapy, the first line intervention for jaundice, requires special attention to avoid chilling or burning of the skin. Intake and output should be monitored and carefully documented, including continuous assessment for skin breakdown and bilirubin lab values should always be updated. Serum bilirubin levels above 25 mg/dL or higher at any time is a medical emergency and the infant should be evaluated immediately for exchange transfusion. For more on nursing care of newborn jaundice, follow links below Blood Bilirubin Levels (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003479.htm) Newborn Jaundice by NIH Medline (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001559.htm) eMedicine Article on Newborn Jaundice (http://www.emedicinehealth.com/newborn_jaundice/article_em.htm#Newborn%20Jaundice%20Overview) ———————————– Don’t miss an episode! You can receive the Nursing Show Newsletter in your email inbox. Comments@NursingShow.com Other Podcasts from Jamie Davis: * The MedicCast (for EMTs, Paramedics, EMS field work) * MedicCast News (Weekly short medical news program) * MedicCast Live (Monthly live call-in show with a single EMS topic) (http://mediccastlive.com/) ——————————– Song this week: Music from The Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com/) This week- “Wednesday Morning” by Slackstring (http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=e4967629e3ece2e3d6637a794654f79b) Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/08/29/assessment-and-nursing-care-of-delirium-and-episode-94/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/08/29/assessment-and-nursing-care-of-delirium-and-episode-94/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:27:40 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/blog/?p=1447 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/08/29/assessment-and-nursing-care-of-delirium-and-episode-94/feed/ 1 agitation,altered mental status,assessment,behavior therapy,confusion,delirium,lethargy,nursing care of delirium Welcome to Episode 94 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) Welcome to Episode 94 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). Listen to the show! --- (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/podcastdownload.jpg) Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes -- it's free) RSS Feed to subscribe (http://www.nursingshow.com/feed/podcast/) (copy url to Juice, Zune Marketplace, or your favorite podcatcher) Click the arrow to play the Nursing Show ----------------------------------- Sponsors NursingTopStudent.com (http://NursingTopStudent.com) all of the tools student nurses need for less than $1 a day.  Audio and video study aids plus a whole lot more! More than 200 files and counting! Join Us Now! Try out Go To My PC for free for 30 days, visit www.gotomypc.com/podcast (http://www.gotomypc.com/podcast) ----------------------------------- News-- Nursing Program Help Runaway Girls (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161936.php) American Heart Association Warns Against High Sugar Content in Foods (http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/diet-fitness/2009/08/24/foods-surprisingly-high-in-added-sugar.html) ANA President Among Top 100 Most Powerful Persons in Healthcare (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161717.php) ----------------------------------- Tip of the Week-- Assessment and Nursing Care of Delirium Delirium is characterized as a progressive decline in memory and rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness. Its symptoms arise from various underlying causes such as heart or renal failure, or withdrawal from medication. Most common causes and risk factors for delirium can best be remembered through the following mnemonic. D- Dementia E- Electrolyte disorders L- Lung,liver,heart,kidney, brain I- infection R- Rx drugs I- Injury, pain, stress U- Unfamiliar environment M- Metabolic Since symptoms of delirium may often overlap with symptoms of dementia, especially in the elderly, nurses should be familiar with the clinical manifestations of both to be able to differentiate them. Symptoms of delirium involves a quick change in mental state and appear suddenly in a short time, usually hours or days. It includes alteration in mental status, inability to concentrate, alternating periods of agitation or restlessness and lethargy. Patients suffering from delirium also exhibits altered perceptions like visual illusions or hallucinations. Preventing delirium can be done through treatment of the underlying cause that triggers the event. Reducing stimulation like avoiding psychoactive drugs, providing a calm and quiet environment especially at night can be done to reduce the occurrence of delirium. Other preventive measures include providing daytime activity, use of visual and hearing assistive devices, orientation devices and avoidance of the use of restraints. Treatment of delirium is aimed at resolving the medical or mental disorder that causes it. Medications given are used to control aggressive or agitated behaviors and start at low doses which gradually increases depending on the need. Medications include: * Dopamine blockers (haloperidol, olanzapine, risperidone, clozapine) * Mood stabilizers (fluoxetine, imipramine, citalopram) * Sedating medications (clonazepam or diazepam) * Serotonin-affecting drugs (trazodone, buspirone) * Thiamine Other treatments like behavior modification to control unacceptable or dangerous behavior and reality orientation to reduce disorientation may also be helpful. Delirium from MedlinePlus medical Encyclopedia (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS/ency/article/000740.htm) Dementia And Delirium (http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gec/series/dementia.html) Sorting out Delirium, Dementia, and Depression (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3689/is_200406/ai_n9434201/) ———————————– Don’t miss an episode! Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/06/29/do-more-while-taking-vital-signs/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/06/29/do-more-while-taking-vital-signs/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:04:02 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/blog/?p=1192 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/06/29/do-more-while-taking-vital-signs/feed/ 0