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Protect Yourself With These Tips on Proper Documentation

Nurse.com

An RN claims his nurse manager criticized him for documenting in the medical record that a patient was “combative and noncompliant,” after the patient struck the RN and another nurse during discharge. The RN wonders how he should’ve documented the incident since the nurse manager didn’t provide constructive feedback.

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Keeping Your License Safe: Best Practices for Nurses When Passing Narcotics

Empowered Nurses

The Board of Nursing doesnt take mistakes with narcotics lightly. Miscounts, poor documentation, or even one careless shortcut can lead to accusations of diversion, patient harm, or negligence. If you pull a med and the patient refuses or its not needed, waste it within 30 minutes, with a witness and document why it was all wasted.

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BSN Clinical Rotation Guide: What to Expect in Each Specialty

Registered Nursing

Pediatric Nursing Rotation Pediatric rotations introduce the unique challenges and rewards of caring for children from infancy through adolescence. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Rotation This unique rotation focuses on therapeutic communication and mental health interventions.

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Healthcare Technology and Nursing: What You Should Know

Diversity Nursing

Electronic Health Records Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have revolutionized how Nurses manage patient information and care. Nurses often utilize other hand health point-of-care technologies like digital thermometers, pulse oximeters, portable EKG machines, portable ultrasound, and blood sugar monitors.

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Private Duty Nurse Job Description [Updated for 2025]

Registered Nursing

Private duty nurses provide extended, shift-based care in contrast to home health nurses, who focus on brief, intermittent visits under Medicare guidelines. Duties & Responsibilities Private duty nurses manage a wide range of clinical and supportive tasks depending on the patient’s needs.

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Top 10 Attributes of a Great Nurse

Diversity Nursing

Here are 10 attributes needed to be a great Nurse! High-Quality Communication Skills: A great Nurse must be proficient in effective communication. Nurses are often the liaison between doctors, patients, and families, so they must be able to convey information clearly to avoid errors or miscommunications.

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Nurse Manager Resume – What to Include in 2023

Nurse Code

0% Post Content Welcome to the comprehensive Nurse Manager Resume Guide. Today we take you through the step-by-step procedure of writing an excellent Nursing Practice Resume. Post Content Introduction Nurse Managers are in charge of coordinating and supervising Nursing staff in a range of healthcare settings.

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