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Nursing in West Africa

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 your language? If … […]

Outreach Project in Tanzania Rural Villages

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 health. It is through these ideals that nurses can assist communities in the performance of activities that contribute to […]

Preparing the Skin for a Surgical Operation

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 window if necessary Draw the curtains

Nurse Charting

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 which might have some bearing on the patient’s condition.

Cleaning Sputum Cups

I. Equipment: Tray with big basin of disinfectant solution. Creosol solution 5%. Medicine glass A pitcher of 1% creosol solution Sputum cup brush Several pieces of dusting cloth Sapolio or Cleanser Short-sleeved gown II. Procedure: Put on the gown. Collect all the sputum cups in a tray. Empty their contents into the hopper. Wash with […]