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Fearless Caregiver Profile: Lester Jordan

Today's Caregiver

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Lester Jordan, sharing his personal story of caregiving.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Extraglottic airway devices can be blindly placed above or posterior to the larynx to allow rapid ventilation and oxygenation. They are good rescue devices for patients who are difficult or impossible to ventilate and oxygenate with a face mask.

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Respite Care: A Needed Caregiving Break

Traditions Health

Helping a family member or loved one during the final stages of their life can be a deeply meaningful experience. However, the everyday demands of hospice caregiving can also take a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional reserves. But finding the support you need to keep going, can make all the difference. That’s where respite care comes in: It’s a regular part of hospice care that offers short-term relief for family caregivers.

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Advice for Creating Educational Podcasts for Nursing

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

In this blog Dr Amelia Swift ( University of Birmingham) and Bronwyn Tarrant ( University of Melbourne) talk about creating podcasts for nurses. Please follow them on social media @nurseswift @AdvinRes Podcasts are increasingly popular, which makes pedagogical podcasting tempting. It is relatively easy to make and publish a podcast, but just because you can do them, does not mean that you should.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.