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In this episode of the Lippincott Clinical Leaders podcast, Robin Coyne reviews the components of the NIH Stroke Scale. This scale measures neurological function and deficits by asking the patient to answer questions and perform physical and mental tests how to use the nursing process to assess the patient, make a plan, intervene, and then evaluate the results of that intervention. We also discuss how to communicate what’s happening to the provider and what interventions should be considered.

In this episode of the Lippincott Clinical Leaders podcast, Dr. Beth Tomaszewski discusses leadership during a code and the role of the bedside nurse. The bedside nurse is often the person who knows the patient best and has valuable information to communicate to the team. Beth emphasizes the importance of nurses leading from their role, whether they are the medication nurse, the recorder, the family liaison, or any other role during the code.

In this episode of the Lippincott Clinical Leaders podcast, Robin Coyne reviews the need-to-know elements of a basic neuro assessment that evaluates for mental status, strength, coordination, sensation, and reflexes as well as a summary of the Glasgow Coma Scale. All nurses should be comfortable performing a basic neuro assessment.

In this episode of the Lippincott Clinical Leaders podcast, Dr. Anne Dabrow Woods breaks down assessment and care of the patient with chest pain. Anne discusses how to use the nursing process to assess the patient, make a plan, intervene, and then evaluate the results of that intervention. We also discuss how to communicate what’s happening to the provider and what interventions should be considered.

In this episode of the Lippincott Clinical Leaders podcast, Robin Coyne breaks down common terminology related to neurology and explains why it's important to be able to paint an accurate picture of the patient. Neuro terminology can be confusing, but it’s critical for nurses to get the words right.

In this episode of the Lippincott Clinical Leaders podcast, Dr. Anne Dabrow Woods, Chief Nurse of Health Learning, Research and Practice talks about cardiac output and other terms related to cardiac physiology that are often confusing. Anne breaks down contractility, stroke volume, ejection fraction, preload and afterload, systemic vascular resistance and pulmonary vascular resistance, and more. Review what nurses need to know when it comes to cardiac output!

In this episode of the Lippincott Clinical Leaders podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Tomaszewski talks about rapid response teams (RRT), including reasons for calling, the members of the RRT team and their roles, and what the nurse at the bedside needs to know. 

Welcome to the Lippincott Clinical Leaders podcast. In this episode, Dr. Anne Dabrow Woods, Chief Nurse of Health Learning, Research and Practice talks about SBAR communication. Learn how to use this structured, concise way to communicate using the acronym SBAR, which stands for situation, background, assessment, and recommendation.

Dr. Joni Watson has vast knowledge and experience in nursing and wears many hats today. Dr. Watson is Editor of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, Consulting Associate at Duke University School of Nursing, and Co-Founder & Chief Vision Officer for The Creating Collective. In this interview with Lippincott NursingCenter Senior Clinical Editor Lisa Bonsall, learn about Dr. Watson’s nursing journey, her business and what it offers, what gratitude means to her, and advice for new nurses.

Laurie Benson is the Executive Director for the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC). In this interview with Lippincott NursingCenter Senior Clinical Editor Lisa Bonsall, learn about Laurie’s career journey, the important work of the NOBC – including what’s ahead, and advice for new nurses striving to make a difference.