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Dear nurses, Welcome to a new year!  Whether at home or where food is served, basic hygiene is a necessity. It prevents the spread of infection. Like it or not, when basic hygiene standards are overlooked, the potential for infection becomes real. Hand washing is simple and is considered to be an easy tool in preventing the spread of infection. Learn more by reading the image above.  Preventing the spread of  infection  should be a priority for every healthcare worker.  In-service education in a healthcare facility, is done on a regular basis, to provide the staff  with tips to prevent infection.  Maintaining a  safe  work environment is crucial. There are ways to accomplish this.  Examples include:  - Correct disposal of needles and syringes - Ensuring needle holders are not too full - Using gloves appropriately, not like another pair of hands -  IV sites  are maintained per protocol       - Proper di...

Updated 3/26  Dear nurses, I just want to wish you the best for the Christmas season. Please enjoy the videos: Sessions 38 -  Happy Holiday and  Sessions 61-  From holiday cheers to horrors Learn more about :  Travel  and eating Learn more about:  All things food

 Have a wonderful Thanksgiving nurses!

Treatment of Schizophrenia Sc hizophrenia may be treated in a number of different ways. ACT-Active Community Therapy is a form of treatment which involves a team of individuals who are able to meet with the patient in a place that is not related to a hospital or doctor's office. (see image) ECT - Electroconvulsive Conculsive Therapy is also a form of treatment used to treat psychiatric disorders such as depression bipolar disorder, catatonia and schizophrenia.  Patients are put under anesthesia and electric shocks are given to induce a brief brain seizure.(See image). Zyprexa, Abilify and Risperdal are some of the drugs used to treat this condition. Chest pain may be brought on by stress. It may also  be a sign  of a cardiac event. It is important to seek  medical advice  if  chest pain  occurs.  Learn more:  Stress  

Scenario : The young lady in the red shirt is  traveling on a bus.She is having delusions.  She feels certain she is hearing voices telling                               her that other passengers on the bus are plotting                              to harm her.                                                                       Signs and symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia                          include : delusions , anxiety,   auditory hallucinations  and suicide ideation.     AN OVERVIEW Paranoid Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which is identified as the m...

Scenario : Tom is having a panic attack in the elevator. He is extremely anxious and feels like he cannot breathe and wants to run away. What is Claustrophobia? Claustrophobia may be defined as an abnormal fear of being in a small or enclosed space. Typically a person may have been trapped in a box or a closet at some point in life. Treatment : Drugs like Beta Blockers may be used to decrease heart rate. Serotonin inhibitors such as Paxil may also be used. Hypotherapy is also another form of treatment used to improve this condition. Learn more: Stress                                                      The Adrenal glands The adrenal glands are small endocrine glands and are situated one on top of each kidney. The hormone adrenaline ( epinephrine) is secreted by the  adrenals. This hormone is commonly known as   the gland of " fight, ...

Scenario: Above is Mr.R who works in a fast food joint. He loves to drink sodas. He is now beginning to experience the early signs of diabetes. He will learn from his doctor, he has diabetes. Scenario :Rick has a history of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. His blood glucose is high and he has Insulin ordered twice a day. It is midnight and Rick is requesting his wife bring snacks from home.  The Care Plan The diabetic patient requires teaching . This should also include the family . Patient and family teaching is reflected in the care plan. Complications of diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus, if not well managed, may be further  complicated by conditions such as cardiovascular disease , stroke , Retinopathy, Neuropathy and PVD.  What is PVD? Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is caused by poor circulation. The diabetic patient is at risk for this condition. Gangrene resulting from poor circulation and may lead to surgical  intervention such as amputation. Diabet...