There are so many tasks that need to be completed during a shift, the nurse must have a plan and adapt it continually to address the constantly changing needs of the patient(s) Look at all tasks, prioritize, implement, re-prioritize as … Continued

Welcome to our brand new . . . hot off the presses podcast.  This podcast is designed to provide you with a step-by-step outline for the majority of the key points the NCSBN wants nursing students to know before taking the NCLEX®. Each episode is between 5-15 minutes and covers one bullet point from the […]

It is the nurse’s job and part of the law (Client Self-Determination Act) to assess for existing advanced directives and integrate them into the patient’s care, and inform and educate about them if the patient is unfamiliar with advanced directives Wikipedia | Mayo Clinic Check the EHR for any advanced directives Ask the patient: “Mr. […]

Advocating – help the patient and their support system understand the clinical picture and identified treatment options, identify their wants/needs, support the patient, speak on their behalf if needed, and uphold and protect their rights The foundation of being an advocate is checking your personal beliefs at the door to help the patient figure out […]