Late one December night on the cancer ward the halls were quiet and solemn, the  patients were asleep and most of the visitors were gone. The nurses were gathered  about the nurse's station preparing for shift change. Sarah, one of the nurses, ...

Have you ever wondered what your job would be like if the hospital you worked in had no modern pharmacy or lab? If the power source for the hospital was to shut off and a regular basis and not come on again for three hours? If none of your patients spoke...

As a profession, nursing is committed to dramatic social and economic advancement by empowering under-served communities through health education, the creation of networks to access health care resources, and hands on service to contribute to world...

I. Purpose: To assist with or to apply a surgical dressing II. Equipment: Sterile dressing container with: 1 Tissue Forceps 1 Round Nose Forceps 1 Mayo Scissors Sterile Towel Pick-up forceps in solution Solution (iodine, zephiran,...

Preparing the Skin for a Surgical Operation I. Purpose: To make the skin as clean as possible with a minimum irritation to prevent infection II. Preparation of the Patient and the Environment: Explain the procedure to the patient. Close the...

Purpose of Charting: To make record of— The significant observation of the patient’s condition both mental and physical. The medication, treatment, diets and nursing care given and the reaction of the patient to this care. The incident...