Category Archives: Updates
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation
Written on January 11, 2012 at 2:46 pm, by admin
This is an eight-hour program that will provide the nurses with fundamental concepts in Arterial Blood Gas analysis that can be used to evaluate gas exchange in the lungs. Principles focusing on the assessment of the integrity of the ventilatory control system will be discussed to determine the acid-base level of the blood. Likewise, the Continue Reading »
Care of Patients with Central Line
Written on January 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm, by admin
This four-hour program entitled “Care of the Patient with Central Lines” will provide the nurse the advanced clinical concepts and practices in the area of advanced intravenous therapy. It will be presented the comparison of different major types of central venous catheters (CVCs) to aid the nurses in analyzing and evaluating the salient features, risks Continue Reading »
Comprehensive Neurological Assessment
Written on January 8, 2012 at 5:17 pm, by admin
This eight- hour program is designed to provide nurses with concepts relevant to performing a comprehensive neurological assessment in any given setting and in their care of any type of patient. Neurologic assessment will not just take place in neurological units and the Emergency Department. Likewise, a patient who doesn’t have a neurologic diagnosis may Continue Reading »
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Written on January 7, 2012 at 5:15 pm, by admin
This eight-hour course on Hemodynamic Monitoring will review the methods and measurement of hemodynamic parameters such as CVP measurement, mean arterial pressure, cardiac output and intra-cardiac pressures that are important to the care and treatment of critically ill patients. Nurses are responsible for the collection, measurement and interpretation of these dynamic patient status parameters. The Continue Reading »
Improving Nursing Documentation
Written on January 6, 2012 at 5:13 pm, by admin
Documentation might seem less critical than other more client-centered tasks, yet, it plays a significant role in everything from planning the best care to preventing negligence in practice. Through this eight-hour program, the nurse will be able to learn skills that will demonstrate clear writing, critical thinking and objective communication that will reflect salient health Continue Reading »
Nutritional Support of the Critically Ill Patient
Written on January 5, 2012 at 5:22 pm, by admin
Nurses who are working in the critical care areas are important in this supportive therapy because they administer nutritional formulas to critically ill patients. A number of clinical trials indicated the benefits of providing nutrition support, particularly enteral feedings, to critically ill patients. Important outcomes such as rates of infection, lengths of stay, and costs Continue Reading »
Safe Medication Administration – High Alert Medication (HAM)
Written on January 4, 2012 at 4:48 am, by admin
Patient safety is of primary importance within health-systems; however, medication errors continue to occur at an alarming rate. Regulatory and accrediting organizations have developed standards addressing medication safety; yet, additional focus should be achieved to minimize if not prevent errors. This is a four-hour program that will provide nurses with an overview of strategies and Continue Reading »