Empowering New Nurses

High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. It is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. If left without treatment, can have a negative effect on various organs of the body, such as the eye, brain, heart, and kidneys. It is important to take the necessary precautions to help in the reduction of high blood pressure. For example, regular blood pressure check-ups and timely management are crucial to prevent or minimize the adverse effects on organs and overall health. Lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress reduction, along with medication when necessary.

Key things to remember before performing intravenous therapy :

Check for the order

Make sure you have all equipment needed for the procedure

Identify your patient (Name, MRN, and DOB)

Explain the procedure to the patient before the performance.

It can be overwhelming when starting your nursing assignments, however, as you gain more experience this feeling will be alleviated. As we continue world breastfeeding week, it is critical to provide support and information to new mothers so that they can make informed decisions about what is best for them and their babies. There are times, a mom will not be able to breastfeed or chooses not to, formula feeding is a safe alternative that can also provide adequate nutrition for the baby. The most important factor is to ensure that mom and baby are in good health.

Breastfeeding is golden fluid for babies which ensures health and survival. There are many benefits of breastfeeding which include bonding, increased immunity, prevention of contagious diseases, and may increase IQ.WHO, UNICEF and other Health Ministries support the same.

Remember to empathize and reassure the patient that you understand that the removal of a Foley catheter might seem a bit daunting, but I can assure you that it's a relatively simple and painless procedure. Explain the steps with confidence and clarity to the patient's level of understanding. Be calm, maintain a warm and confident tone throughout the procedure and conversation.

Nurses should encourage patients to participate in the care planning process and value their input, understanding their preferences, and considering their goals. This collaborative approach ensures that the care plan aligns with the patient's needs, values, and priorities.

Great effective communication will aid in reducing communication errors and improve patient safety. The patient comes to the healthcare facility for help and not harm, therefore our goal is to keep the patient safe.

Live in a constant changing environment is reality . Healthcare personals have seen this happening so rapidly especially in the 21st century. For us nurses, the days of writing on progress notes are long gone .Just imagine we are now using computer to document patients information quickly . A few decades ago we practice traditional information , now we practice digitalize information , it is so advantageous . Since we can access information at our fingertips within a minute.

New nurses are reminded to ask questions , check policies and procedures manuals for information when they are uncertain of delivery of quality care . It's better to be safe than to be sorry.

Using high-definition mannequins to simulate breathing with abnormal breath sounds, and also tearing as it relates to pain. Dr. Smith shares the use of IV Pumps with smart guard rales in the prevention of medication errors.