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What Is The Hardest Nursing Class To Take?

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For students new to the field of health care, knowing how to safely transfer a patient or accurately measure blood pressure can be a challenge. These classes add more medical knowledge: pharmacology, anatomy, patient care for chronic illnesses. Students need to integrate their understanding of anatomy with clinical scenarios.

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What is Scenario-Based Learning? All You Need to Know

MedCerts

Some instances of scenario-based learning include Medical training. Medical students analyze symptoms, diagnose virtual patients and recommend treatments. Promoting Transfer of Learning Scenario-based learning bridges the gap between theory and practice. Emergency response training.

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Laura Cheng Discusses an Endocrine Nursing Career

Minority Nurse

After completing a year and a few months on a medical surgical unit as a new graduate nurse, I transferred to the endocrine department. A few examples of this include medication management (for example administration or explaining side effects), blood sugar self-monitoring, and symptom recognition (for example hypoglycemia).

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

History and Assessment Mr. Salzo’s medical history is significant for childhood asthma and hypertension. Mr. Salzo is triaged, assessed by an ED nurse, examined by an ED provider, and admitted to a Medical-Surgical Unit. Conclusion Mr. Salzo, transferred to an oncology unit, begins cancer treatment.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Selena Gilles

Minority Nurse

Gilles has strong community advocacy and a passion for global health; currently working with organizations aimed to serve the underprivileged and underserved communities in Haiti, Ghana, and Nigeria and has been on six medical missions. I am a certified Clinical Nurse Educator and certified in Critical Care Nursing.

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Advocating for Critical Care Transport Nurses

Minority Nurse

Critical care transport nurses provide medical care to ill or injured patients as they are transported by flight or ground to facilities where they will receive additional care. The distinct environments require different training and certifications to meet the needs of transport nurses.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

They are responsible for providing basic bedside care, such as aiding patients with meals, medication administration, wound care, and minor medical requirements, as well as personal hygiene. LPNs work in a healthcare environment under the direction of a doctor or licensed nurse and offer basic medical treatment.