Testing Tip: Let patients check the water!
Sep11

Testing Tip: Let patients check the water!

For all washing skills (hand and nail care, foot care, partial bed bath, peri-care, catheter care), you will go fill a basin with water to bring it to the bedside. You will check the water temperature with the inside of your wrist before filling the basin: it should feel warm, not hot and not cold – just warm. But just because YOU think it feels good, doesn’t mean the patient will agree! Why? I’m glad you asked! As...

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Testing tip: Respirations and Alcohol Pads
Sep10

Testing tip: Respirations and Alcohol Pads

Testing Tip: Respirations are easier to count if you place an alcohol pad on the patient’s abdomen. Why? Your eye is drawn to motion with contrasting colors. Since the alcohol pad packet is often colored differently than the patient’s clothing or sheets, it makes the small motions of breathing much more visible to the observer. This is not a necessary step, and is generally used during learning activities, but there is no rule that...

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Online Videos
Jan21

Online Videos

How do I get ready for the test? We hear this question often.  You have graduated from class and your test is right around the corner.  Panic time!  Do you know the skills?  What if you forget a step?  What supplies do you need?  The questions are endless and probably keep you up at night.  Take a breath and relax.  You are probably more prepared than you think you are.  But just in case…keep reading! The problem is not you. ...

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