What does a “medical surgery nurse” do? Learn the correct spelling of “med-surg,” what it’s like to work on a medical-surgical unit, and why it’s one of the most important specialties in nursing.
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If you’re a nurse on a med-surg unit and considering moving from days to nights and curious about how the two shifts differ, this post is for you!
Having a solid nursing report sheet is critical to a successful med-surg shift. Read on for what makes a good report sheet and a template!
Are you a new med-surg nurse and nervous about what kinds of patients and procedures you’ll encounter? Read this post to learn more – from an experienced nurse!
Are you responsible for VTE prophylaxis as a med-surg nurse but confused about it? Let’s dig into specifics so you can navigate it with confidence.
You’re working in a med-surg unit as a nurse and find that you often get patients who are fresh out of the PACU. The surgeons have very specific expectations, which are intimidating at first. Let’s go through the most common nursing priorities for med-surg patients who are in the immediate post-operative period after returning from the PACU.
Trying to decide on a career in nursing? Let’s talk about the differences between ER and floor nurses so you can pick the best for you.
Who You'll Hear Kati Kleber, MSN RN – Nurse educator, former cardiac med-surg/stepdown and neurocritical care nurse, author, speaker William Kelly,...
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