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NEW CE: A Case Study on Inpatient Transfers

NHA Now

In About Inpatient Transfers , you can learn about devices, guidelines, and body mechanic techniques to keep your patients and yourself safe during inpatient transfers. It quickly becomes clear that the reality of transferring patients in this nursing home is not ideal for the patients or the staff.

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NEW CE: Inpatient Transfers

NHA Now

While performing patient transfers, patient care technicians are at high risk of these types of injuries. As an allied health professional, you must ensure that you’re adequately trained and equipped to safely reposition a patient or complete a patient transfer before it begins. The task is unavoidable, so what can we do?

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What Is The Value Of PCT Certification?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Assisting with Mobility: Helping patients move around the facility, including assisting with bed transfers, repositioning, or using wheelchairs. PCT certification can further lead to continuing education opportunities, including additional certifications or training to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or RN.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Williams

Minority Nurse

After a year there, I transferred to the PACU to get some experience in intubation and sedation. I then transferred to the PICU, where I worked as a nurse and a charge nurse. This ensures that our workforce, especially nurses, are clinically skilled and culturally educated. Still, I always had my eyes on becoming a PICU nurse.

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Advocating for Critical Care Transport Nurses

Minority Nurse

Emergency, trauma, and transport nurses had been telling BCEN for some time that they wanted and needed more advanced and specialty-specific continuing education content to support their commitment to lifelong learning and help meet their certification renewal requirements. And that is no small feat.

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Understanding the Role of a Restorative Aide in Long-Term Care

We Care Online

Mobility Support: They assist residents with safe movement, whether it’s transferring them from bed to wheelchair, helping them walk, or supporting them during physical therapy sessions. Encouraging Engagement: Restorative aides promote participation in social and recreational activities, fostering mental and emotional well-being.

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Expectations of Becoming a Nurse

Will Peach MD

Additionally, nurses may work long hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts, to ensure continuous patient care. The physical demands of nursing include prolonged standing, lifting and transferring patients, and performing repetitive tasks.