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LPNS and LVNs: A Potential On-Ramp to a Satisfying Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

Practical/vocational nurses are able to perform a number of tasks related to patient care, including: Performing assessments Taking patient histories Supervising non-licensed personnel like nurse’s aides Administering medications Basic wound care Assisting with procedures Taking vital signs Monitoring patients for changes in status Documenting (..)

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The Importance of the Patient Handoff Report

Diversity Nursing

The patient's current condition should include vital signs, pain levels, and any changes to these values that could affect or change their care. The treatment plan includes current medications, treatments, upcoming tests or procedures, and laboratory work.

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Home Infusion and the Rise of Virtual Care

AlayaCare

With the right tools and support, many clients can themselves be responsible fo r some documentation. They can be coached through some interventions, how to capture vitals and monitor their loved ones from afar. Based on diagnoses, demographics and vital signs, a risk profile for each client can be aggregated.

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This National IV Nurse Day Learn More About Infusion Nurses

Daily Nurse

They also provide nursing care that involves assessing a patient for side effects and documenting medications or vital signs in their medical records. An infusion nurse, or IV nurse, administers all types of IV fluids , including medication and vitamins, into a patient’s bloodstream.

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Home Infusion and the Rise of Virtual Care

AlayaCare

With the right tools and support, many clients can be responsible fo r some documentation. They can be coached through some interventions, on how to capture vitals and monitor their loved ones from afar. Based on diagnoses, demographics, and vital signs, a risk profile for each client can be aggregated.

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From Bedside Nurse ➡️ NP Student: Looking For A Job

Nurse Nacole

Or are you doing the check-in process and vital sign procurement? So often, we are so desperate for a job that we sign and overlook general documentation. Treat the contract like a document at your nursing job. And remember, if it is not documented, it did not happen. Don't laugh.

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How Hospitals Are Using Technology to Support the Nursing Workforce

Diversity Nursing

Here’s a look at some of the key ways hospitals are leveraging technology to support their Nursing workforce: Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Mobile Documentation Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have revolutionized the way patient information is documented and accessed.