Empowering New Nurses

It is critical for the baby to be in a safe environment at all times. There should be no pillow, toys, bumpers, or other stuff in the crib. The baby should be placed on his/her back for sleeping.

Thanks to all nurses for your dedication, kindness, compassion, and services to humanity. A special shout out to the women in nursing who have gone beyond the call of duty to help someone this Month, March as designated Women's Month.

Transformational Nursing Leaders are indeed needed to lead others to be creative, innovative, valued, and productive, manage resources, guiding with wisdom and knowledge. They are committed to seeing their followers succeed. They empower, influence, inspire, and tap into the talents of others in encouraging personal and institutional growth.

Hand Hygiene must be adhered to in the prevention and transmission of disease.

Nurses' role in the prevention and control of diseases

How long should one take to wash their hands?

The frequency of washing hands during a shift?

Soap and water only to wash hands with Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff)

Correct placement of the stethoscope in the ears for auscultation. The use of the diaphragm and the bell in picking up high-frequency and low-frequency sounds.

Words that each letter of the stethoscope represents:

• Safety
• Tenderness
• Empathy
• Truthfulness
• Home
• Observation
• Silence
• Caring
• Optimistic
• Punctuality
• Environment

Anatomy of the stethoscope :

• Earpiece
• Ear tube
• Headset
• Tubing
• Stem
• Chest Piece- Diaphragm + Bell

A discussion on how cultural values guide our thinking, decisions, and actions within the nurse's role.

1. Beliefs
2. Values
3. Preferences

Non-Therapeutic Communication in Nursing:

• Attacking
• Interrogating
• Minimizing

In this Podcast we will be addressing:

• Accepting the Patient
• Offering of ourselves
• Seeking clarification