This program focuses on community-based seniors who are relatively healthy. It highlights diseases that have an underlying nutritional origin, and the physiologic changes of aging that can negatively
This course focuses on nutritional challenges for elders, particularly those at risk for malnutrition or who are ill. It presents factors that contribute to malnutrition, and discusses assessments inc
This training presents indicators that an older person is at risk for falling. It explores the common causes of falls -- dehydration, medications, urinary problems, impaired visual function, and poor
In Part One, we first discuss the definition and demographics of heart failure including the common terms used to describe it. Next, is an overview of the many causes of heart failure. The pathophysio
In Part Two, we first examine the problem of decompensation, which occurs when the compensatory mechanisms can no longer be sustained and the heart fails. The demonstration is followed by a triage phy
Tools for increasing cultural competency through self-awareness and improved interpersonal skills are the core of this program. Techniques to avoid generalization of cultural traits are discussed, as
Cultural differences bring special challenges to the evaluation process. Included are discussions and demonstrations of various techniques for interviewing individuals with impairments. Techniques for
This series discusses the role of standardized codes of ethics and the impact of legislation on today's healthcare provider. The viewer will become familiar with the growing role of the Bioethics Comm
This series discusses the role of standardized codes of ethics and the impact of legislation on today's healthcare provider. The viewer will become familiar with the growing role of the Bioethics Comm
This program discusses the JCAHO mandate that health care institutions address ethical issues related to patient care. Beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, fidelity, veracity, values, conf
Focus of this program is the first provision of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. Short scenarios and commentary from healthcare providers demonstrate key points.
Focus of this program is the first provision of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. Short scenarios and commentary from healthcare providers demonstrate key points.
Calculations and Unit Analysis builds upon the information and techniques presented in the first two programs and adds the important concept of unit analysis. Frequently performed nursing calculations
Calculations and Unit Analysis builds upon the information and techniques presented in the first two programs and adds the important concept of unit analysis. Frequently performed nursing calculations
Calculations for Emergency Medications demonstrates math techniques to properly administer the medications recommended by ACLS in life-threatening situations. It includes Epinephrine concentration, bo
This is a two-part series which describes both suctioning of the upper and lower airways, as well as, techniques utilized for specimen collection of respiratory secretions. These programs illustrate t
This program begins with a brief description of the nursing implications associated with respiratory suctioning. Next, a detailed discussion of upper airway suctioning is provided using real-time foot
This program begins with a brief description of the nursing implications associated with respiratory suctioning. Next, a detailed discussion of upper airway suctioning is provided using real-time foot
This program describes the procedures used for suctioning the lower airway, including information on equipment and assessments. In addition, it explains the process for specimen collection of respirat
