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Dehydration Plays Key Role in Nursing Home Death

Nurse.com

With the elderly, dehydration can be caused by many factors, but studies indicate that inadequate staffing and lack of supervision are principal causes of dehydration in nursing homes. She was returned to the nursing home the following morning. What led up to the patient’s death? She was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Working as a CNA

Daily Nurse

CNAs provide basic care to patients under the supervision of a nurse and accomplish many complex and physical tasks that nurses can’t do on their own. Some of these CNA responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks like bathing and toileting, helping patients eat and drink, and taking their vital signs when needed.

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How to create an environment that reduces turnover

The World According to Dr. El

Their expertise can improve the functioning and atmosphere of the nursing home. Even under conditions where there are reasonably paid and sufficient staff, the nursing home is a stressful environment. Staff conflict is another frequent difficulty in the nursing home setting. Staff support.

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The Critical Role of Charting in Nursing

Nurse.com

For example, technology is making documentation more universal and transparent making a nurse’s notes potentially available throughout the entire hospital — even the entire system. Charting tips and techniques Effective nursing notes should tell the patient’s story, according to Cineas.

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How to Get a Nursing Job With No Experience in Australia

The Nurse Break

Although most nursing jobs do require some level of experience, there are a few exceptions.For example, many hospitals are always in need of student nurses to help with things like personal care, checking vital signs and documentation. One way is to look for entry-level positions that do not require experience.

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S3 Ep.1 : How Training Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years, With New Hosts Linda Leekley and Amanda Sternklar

Home Care Pulse

Mm-hmm just one example from sort of ancient history though, did you know that most nurses were not allowed to touch a stethoscope or a blood pressure cuff until the 1960s physicians didn’t think that nurses had the skills necessary to take vital signs? Linda Leekley ( 13:52 ): Right? Wanted to age in place.