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/2011/06/09/elderly-driving-issues-should-we-let-them-keep-the-keys/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2011/06/09/elderly-driving-issues-should-we-let-them-keep-the-keys/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:20:13 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=4489 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2011/06/09/elderly-driving-issues-should-we-let-them-keep-the-keys/feed/ 1 http://www.nursingshow.com/2011/02/09/improving-outcomes-with-safety-checklists/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2011/02/09/improving-outcomes-with-safety-checklists/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:41:48 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=4306 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2011/02/09/improving-outcomes-with-safety-checklists/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/12/23/increased-mortality-statistics-set-off-patient-safety-reassessment/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/12/23/increased-mortality-statistics-set-off-patient-safety-reassessment/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:16:07 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=4205 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/12/23/increased-mortality-statistics-set-off-patient-safety-reassessment/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/06/09/13000-nurses-make-history-by-organizing-largest-strike/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/06/09/13000-nurses-make-history-by-organizing-largest-strike/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:38:26 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3330 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/06/09/13000-nurses-make-history-by-organizing-largest-strike/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/27/deep-vein-thrombosis-dvt-and-episode-107/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/27/deep-vein-thrombosis-dvt-and-episode-107/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:43:16 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/?p=1902 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/27/deep-vein-thrombosis-dvt-and-episode-107/feed/ 1 anti-coagulant,blood clot in the leg,deep vein thrombosis,DVT,heparin,patient safety,PE,pulmonary embolism,thrombophlebitis,venous thromboembolism,Venous Thrombosis,warfarin Welcome to Episode 107 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Fill out the new Nursing Show Listener Cruise survey! Subscribe to the show, free! ---- Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Welcome to Episode 107 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). Fill out the new Nursing Show Listener Cruise survey! (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TYJB3CW) 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-- Health Reform Likely to Increase Demand for Nurse Practitioners (http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/business/article_c16d1b76-f469-5b99-b5bb-2783635f4f0a.html) Journal Of Cardiovascular Nursing Calls for Policies in Treatment and Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170174.php) Local Nurses Reminisce Nurses Caps Tradition (http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/nov/08/where-have-all-nursing-caps-gone/) ----------------------------------- Tip of The Week- Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis is a condition where blood clots form in the veins deep in the body, usually the lower leg or thigh. Presenting symptoms are similar to the symptoms of a previous trauma so nurses should do a thorough history taking, good assessment skills, and knowledge on the causes and risk factors are required to be able to identify the presence of DVT. Anticoagulants are given to patients who are highly likely to have developed DVT to avoid complications like pulmonary embolism. Measures like elevating the limb, avoiding prolonged sitting and bed rest, and relieving pain by application of warm, moist heat to the area can be done to provide comfort and reduce the risk of the thrombus turning into an embolus. Preventive measures include avoiding risk factors for DVT, use of blood thinners (as prescribed) for patients who are at risk, avoiding long periods of immobility. Deep Vein Thrombosis by Medline Plus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/deepveinthrombosis.html) Prevention of DVT by National Guideline Clearinghouse (http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=15&doc_id=9266&nbr=4960) Deep Vein Thrombosis by eMedicine (http://www.emedicinehealth.com/blood_clot_in_the_legs/article_em.htm) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, DVT (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Dvt/DVT_WhatIs.html) ———————————– 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 Jill Parr with, "Do you hear what I hear?" 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Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/16/patients-more-satisfied-in-care-if-errors-are-disclosed/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/16/patients-more-satisfied-in-care-if-errors-are-disclosed/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:44:16 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/?p=1923 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/16/patients-more-satisfied-in-care-if-errors-are-disclosed/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/03/hospital-fined-and-under-surveillance-due-to-increased-incidence-of-wrong-site-surgery/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/03/hospital-fined-and-under-surveillance-due-to-increased-incidence-of-wrong-site-surgery/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:46:24 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/blog/?p=1750 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/11/03/hospital-fined-and-under-surveillance-due-to-increased-incidence-of-wrong-site-surgery/feed/ 1 http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/10/01/the-hazards-of-too-much-multitasking/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/10/01/the-hazards-of-too-much-multitasking/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:37:43 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/blog/?p=1581 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/10/01/the-hazards-of-too-much-multitasking/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/09/13/medication-administration-for-nurses-and-episode-96/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/09/13/medication-administration-for-nurses-and-episode-96/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:05:05 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/blog/?p=1496 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/09/13/medication-administration-for-nurses-and-episode-96/feed/ 1 adverse effects,contraindications,medication administration,nursing medication review,nursing pharmacology,patient education,patient safety,routes of administration,side effects,tips to avoid medication errors Welcome to Episode 96 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 96 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! Try out Go To My PC for free for 30 days, visit www.gotomypc.com/podcast (http://www.gotomypc.com/podcast) ----------------------------------- News-- Safety of Midwife Attended Home Birth (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162421.php) Parents' Impact on Teen Tobacco Smoking (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162564.php) Insulin-Producing Cells Derived from Adult Skin Cells (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=105177) ----------------------------------- Tip of The Week- Medication Administration Administration of medications is a chief responsibility of a nurse. It involves providing the patient with a substance prescribed and intended for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a medical illness or condition. Since a lot of problems arise from medication errors, nurses should be knowledgeable on the type of medication they are about to administer including the safe dosage and the right route for the drug. The following are tips for nurses to ensure safe medication administration and eliminate errors. Be familiar with the medication Commonality of medications depend on the clinical area. For example, in surgical units, expect post operative patients receiving pain control meds and antibiotics. If a nurse encounters a medication for the first time, she should make an effort to know more about the drug and make sure the order is consistent with the drug facts. Know the drug class and what it is for including the routes of administration and how the drug moves into the body. Some examples of medication routes are parenteral (use of injection), oral (by mouth), topical (applied to the skin), suppository (vaginal or rectal), and inhalants. Effects of the drug The therapeutic effect are the desired or intended effects of the drug though it may normally come with expected side effects, either from drug interactions, route of administration or the drug itself, may cause discomfort to the patient and should be addressed. Adverse effects are abnormal and should be dealt with immediately. Educate the patient about these for them to be able to report symptoms of adverse affects to the nurse or the physician. Drugs may also interact with food or other medications so it is important to know all the drugs the patient is taking including their diet. Check Calculations Doses ordered do not always match the stock doses in the pharmacy, not to mention the use of diluents. Safe administration of medications greatly lie on the accuracy of dosage computation. A single decimal point can make a huge difference that can yield drastic effects to patients. To avoid such mistake, calculations should be double checked. The use of medication math techniques can also be helpful. Administration of Medication (http://www.enotes.com/nursing-encyclopedia/administration-medication) Best Practices for Safe Medication Administration (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FSL/is_4_81/ai_n13629767/pg_2/?tag=content;col1) ———————————– Don’t miss an episode! You can receive the Nursing Show Newsletter in your email inbox. Comments@NursingShow.com Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/09/10/wireless-technology-help-nurses-deliver-safe-patient-care/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/09/10/wireless-technology-help-nurses-deliver-safe-patient-care/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:49:32 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/blog/?p=1500 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/09/10/wireless-technology-help-nurses-deliver-safe-patient-care/feed/ 0