Peripheral IVs are placed to deliver fluids, medications, and blood products. This program will describe how to choose the proper equipment and the best site, prepare the site for the needle stick, se
Healthcare professionals must be able to accurately interpret arterial blood gases. This program begins by explaining the major components of an ABG and the compensatory mechanisms that take place to
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 program defines barriers that serve as obstacles to effective cancer pain relief and provides the essential components of a thorough pain assessment.
This program defines barriers that serve as obstacles to effective cancer pain relief and provides the essential components of a thorough pain assessment.
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 program looks at the impact of mental health disorders on the individual's ability to provide self-care, on those providing care, and on the economy worldwide. Steps in the assessment process to
This segment gives an overview of the chemical imbalances in the brain believed to be the primary contributing factor to schizophrenia, the specific medications currently used, and the role of ongoing
This program presents the need for nurses to delegate, and outlines the legal basis for delegation. It describes what may and may not be delegated and proposes benefits for both patients and nurses of
This segment addresses delegation as a management principle used to obtain desired results through the work of others. It focuses on the "Five Rights to Delegation," developed by the National Council
This training focuses on the actual administration of oral medications to infants and children. It delineates measures to reduce emotional trauma and increase compliance, It illustrates appropriate eq
This program discusses general principles to reduce emotional and physical pain from injections and to increase patient safety. It focuses on intramuscular injections, regarding needle length, needle
This program of nurses and clients sharing their real life experiences is intended to help healthcare providers recognize the warning signs leading to abuse of clients and the necessary steps to preve
This program discusses the tasks which are crucial to a preschooler's emotional and social development. It describes Erikson's stages pertaining to preschool children, and Rene Spitz's stages of how c
This section discusses environmental factors in pregnancy that contribute to low birth weight and birth defects. It discusses preventable factors such as delaying birth until after adolescence, obtain
For healthcare professionals, administering medications safely is one of the most important aspects of caring for the patient. This four-part series provides a thorough overview on how to give medicat
This program will discuss the chain of infection as well as some of the basic interventions that can be performed to protect patients and staff including the use of standard precautions and personal p
As people age, the number of health problems and medications tend to increase. This program discusses the physiologic changes brought on by aging, and how these affect the administration of oral and p
As people age, the number of health problems and medications tend to increase. This program discusses the physiologic changes brought on by aging, and how these affect the administration of oral and p
Pediatric patients have a much higher risk of injury or death from medication errors than adults. In this program, the physiologic differences that affect their reaction to both illness and medication
An active, independent woman is admitted to the hospital for a near-syncopal episode. While there, she twice falls from her bed, breaks her hip, and has a stroke. The fact that she is never cared for
This program is composed of six case studies and the viewer must use critical thinking, as well as, the techniques described in the first two programs and apply them to clinical scenarios. Exercises u
This program is composed of six case studies and the viewer must use critical thinking, as well as, the techniques described in the first two programs and apply them to clinical scenarios. Exercises u
This program demonstrates immediate assessment of the newly-born with an emphasis on criteria that confirm the neonate is in stable condition. It begins by illustrating how to perform a systematic, de
This segment briefly discusses Piaget's life and the major assumptions of his theories. It describes the four stages of cognitive development, and illustrates the major achievements of the concrete op
A realistic scenario demonstrates a routine physical assessment on a healthy patient, using a head-to-toe format. Throughout the program, information is given regarding abnormal findings and their ind
A realistic scenario demonstrates a routine physical assessment on a healthy patient, using a head-to-toe format. Throughout the program, information is given regarding abnormal findings and their ind
This section discusses the incidence and prevalence of malpractice in the United States. The program uses short case studies to describe each of the elements of malpractice and how nurses can avoid th
This program demonstrates immediate assessment of the newly-born with an emphasis on criteria that confirm the neonate is in stable condition. It begins by illustrating how to perform a systematic, de
This program begins with a description of the pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), using visuals, art and animation. It then moves to a scenario-based discussion of the signs
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
Basic Care begins with a description of anatomy and physiology as related to tracheostomy. It then highlights the different types of tubes available as well as additional equipment needed for adults w
Basic Care begins with a description of anatomy and physiology as related to tracheostomy. It then highlights the different types of tubes available as well as additional equipment needed for adults w
Advanced Care begins with a discussion of pressure monitoring and sequelae that may occur. It then describes other pathologies, as well as, interventions to prevent or manage them. Finally, the progra
This course explores how well an elderly person functions in the environment, focusing on the demands of daily living. It also describes how to evaluate the person in a variety of settings.
This program describes an assessment of an elder's mental status as well as the socioeconomic factors that play a major role in his or her ability to maintain an optimal level of functioning.
