Welcome, new nurses! We know transitioning from nursing school to working in a hospital can be challenging, but don’t worry! I’m here to help you every step of the way. Today, let’s dive into the world of common med-surg medications and some administration tips to help you get started on the right foot. Grab your […]
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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The Benefits of Effective Nursing Delegation
As a nurse, delegation is an important skill that allows you to prioritize your workload and provide the best care possible for your patients. Delegating tasks to nursing assistants can help you manage your workload and free up your mental bandwidth, so that you can focus on more complex clinical situations. It goes without saying: […]
The Art of Patient Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide for Med Surg Nurses
Patient assessment is an essential skill for med surg nurses to master. It’s a critical component of providing top-notch care and ensuring positive patient outcomes. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the practical steps, share helpful tips for success, and offer advice on documentation. Let’s dive in! Step-by-Step Guide to a Thorough Patient Assessment […]
Responsibilities of Day Shift Med-Surg Nurses versus Night Shift Med Surg Nurses
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!
Med-Surg Report Sheet: The Perfect Med-Surg Nurse Brain Sheet
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!
Med-Surg Patients and Procedures: What to Expect and How to Prepare
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!
VTE Prophylaxis Basics: Tips for Med-Surg Nurses
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.
Nursing Priorities for Post-Operative Patients
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.
Major Differences Between ER Nurses and Floor Nurses
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.
Code Blue! Surviving Your First Code Blue or RRT
Surviving your first Code Blue or RRT can be stressful, but there are plenty of tips and resources you can use to survive during these emergencies.
What Do Med-Surg Nurses Do?
Maybe you’re trying to figure out if you want to go to nursing school… maybe you’re in school and not sure of where you want to work… or maybe you’re an experienced nurse looking to change things up. Many have heard of med surg nursing, but are not sure what med surg nurses actually do during a typical shift.
Patient Pathways For Med Surg Nurses – Whipple
Join us as we discuss typical patient pathways for whipple patients. Join us for an sample report and nursing expectations for a normal shift caring for someone who just had one.
Patient Pathways for Med Surg Nurses – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
Join us as we discuss patient pathways for OMFS patients. Including what to expect, managing meds, discharge and more.
Patient Pathways for Med-Surg Nurses – Trauma Patients
Join us as we discuss patient pathways for trauma patients. Including managing pain meds, working with PT and doctors.
Float Nurse Skills and Tips
Nervous about floating to another unit? In this post, a highly experienced float nurse gives you her top tips to not only doing well, but enjoying yourself too!
Discharge Planning Tips for New Nurses
Discharge planning can be a challenge for any nurse, let alone a new nurse. I’ve done this many times since I became a nurse in 2010 and would like to give you some discharge planning tips!
All Things Urinary Catheters – Tips For Med Surg Nurses
In this episode we talk all things urinary catheters… CAUTIs, tips, tricks, internal and external devices, and nursing considerations.
Code STEMI, Code Stroke, and Code Sepsis – Tips for Med Surg Nurses
In this episode, we discuss nursing care and the big three – Code STEMI, Code Stroke, and Code Sepsis. Please note, this episode was recorded in January 2017, and the latest evidence at that time. The best practices surrounding treatment of these evolve continually and we encourage you to ensure you’re referring to the latest evidence and facility policy while providing patient care.
Delegation for New Nurses
Elizabeth Mills, BSN RN CCRN – highly experienced neurocritical care nurse, current Stroke Navigator for a Primary Stroke Center Crucial Delegation Reminders for Nurses What to Observe Prior to Delegating How to Build Rapport With CNAs Value the Expertise and Time of the CNA Communication Between RNs and CNAs More Resources for New Med-Surg Nurses
