Nursing Survival 101

As we make our way through school, we are going to learn many elements that will help in our nursing practice. Although I am only in year 1 of my studies, I found the following video very helpful. As I approach my first clinical setting, I will take the info in this video and apply it in my practice. I think that other nursing students reading this blog will agree!!!




To my fellow nursing students, I hope some of these tips will help you throughout your nursing career!!!

School equals stress!

For many of us students, exams are the most stressful time of the year! How many of you would agree??? Speaking from experience, I find myself getting frustrated and need to take some down time in order to stay sane! I was searching on the internet for relaxation tips and I found a link that has some interesing, but simple techniques to help you stay relaxed and healthy....check it out
http://www.squidoo.com/7relaxationtips

It forgot to mention to drink a glass (or bottle) of wine ;)

I hope some of these suggestions can help you relax. ALL STUDENTS....REMEMBER - ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT UNTIL BREAK

Take a peek n see.....

Here are some other nursing blogs to check out :)

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Here they are:

http://nursebridgingbscn.blogspot.com/
http://www.intothenewworld-juliamoon.blogspot.

http://maadgab.blogspot.com/

krystleclark90.blogspot.com

WE NEED MORE NURSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Worldwide, a concern has been raised regarding health care with a specific focus on the deterioration of nursing staff. Shortages of Registered Nurses (RN’s) have researchers, communities and individuals wondering what the root causes of Canada’s dwindling nursing numbers are. Canada alone is predicting shortages close to 78,000 by 2011 and 113,000 by 2016 (Canadian Nursing Association, 2002, p.7).
We need nurses! And why not? There are many perks to the job. Good salary, opportunities to travel and never a dull moment.

Check out this interesting video, it's an eye opener...

Technoloy aids communication in the field of health care

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In my opinion, technology is helping communication barriers in health care. I believe this for the following reasons. Electronic charting has helped in communication between nursing staff because it allows every nurse to work to a standard and helps in communicating patient outcomes properly and efficiently. Also, with electronic charting, other areas of the hospital become connected via the computer. To explain, doctor can enter in the electronic system what meds a patient needs and the pharmacy can be connected to that system as well. This ensures accurate information is communicated properly to both areas of the hospital. As well, nursing staff are able to view the meds that have been prescribed and administer them to the patient accurately. Electronic charting minimizes communication errors greatly.