EP 203: 10 Tips Every Nurse Should Know

02/17/23 • 26 min

What have you found helpful for you that you would recommend to others? We came up with 10 tips every nurse should know.

Don't talk down on yourself
Learn to prioritize
Ask questions
Take time off
Establish a routine
Take notes and stay organized
Take care of yourself
Listen to your patients
Ask for feedback
Chart efficiently

What are some tips you'd give to a nurse?

In episode 203 we discuss 10 tips every nurse should know. Being a nurse is by no means an easy profession, but these tips can help you make it a bit easier to overcome obstacles that nurses face in healthcare.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:53 1. You should know to eliminate negative self-talk and remain calm.
03:01 2. You should learn to prioritize.
04:50 3. You should know how to ask questions and ask for help.
07:30 4. You should learn how to prioritize yourself.
10:08 5. You should know how to Establish a routine.
12:29 6. You should know how to take notes and be organized.
15:20 7. You should know how to take care of yourself too!
18:06 8. You should know how to listen to your patients
21:01 9. You should know how to ask for feedback
23:58 10. You should know how to Become efficient at charting
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What have you found helpful for you that you would recommend to others? We came up with 10 tips every nurse should know.

Don't talk down on yourself
Learn to prioritize
Ask questions
Take time off
Establish a routine
Take notes and stay organized
Take care of yourself
Listen to your patients
Ask for feedback
Chart efficiently

What are some tips you'd give to a nurse?

Previous Episode

EP 202: Enrich Your Personal Life With Dr. Terri Ann Parnell

Nurses are so good at helping others that they sometimes forget to help themselves. Nurse retention has worsened, and nurses are turning away from the bedside. Healthcare also lacks the fundamentals to help nurses stay physically and mentally healthy. What changes in healthcare do you think can be implemented to help nurses?

In episode 202, we would like to introduce you to Dr. Terri Ann Parnell. Dr. Terri Ann Parnell is a nurse, a recognized health literacy expert, and an award-winning author. She is the principal and founder of TAP Wellness Coaching and Health Literacy Partners. Her extensive nursing career incorporates hospital and health system management, administrative and leadership roles, and faculty roles in schools of nursing, medicine, and health care administration.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:53 About Dr. Terri Ann Parnell
05:02 What do nursing and healthcare professionals lack?
07:45 The challenging part of being the leader
09:42 Which sector of our healthcare system requires the most assistance?
12:01 What issues are hospitals facing today?
15:56 The 5 pillars of wellness
18:17 The most prevalent issue we all have
21:47 What you can do to address your sleep issue
26:29 Self-care practices you can do
28:22 Becoming a resilient nurse
31:45 How to find balance between work and life
34:22 Building self confidence
38:13 Dr. Terri's desire for medical care
39:30 How Dr. Terri's program works
44:49 Issues that frequently plague healthcare professionals
47:40 Wrapping up the episode
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Case Study 2: 68-Year-old Jeffery Swanson

Jeffery Swanson, a 68-year-old African-American male, came into the emergency department with a blood pressure of 176/82. His respiratory rate is 20 bpm, with a temperature of 99.4 degrees Fahrenheit and an O2 saturation of 92%. Upon initial assessment, Jefferey looked calm but apprehensive; he also had a minor headache with a pain level of 3/10. His speech sounded garbled and slow but was comprehensive when questioned about his date of birth. Further assessment also revealed that his pupils were equal and reactive to light and that he presented with right-sided facial paralysis. While he can follow instructions and raise his extremities, Jefferey cannot move his right arm and leg, nor can he feel them.

What do you think is Jeffery’s differential diagnosis?
What clinical symptoms did Jefferey show to suspect he is suffering from a stroke?
What nursing interventions would you expect for this patient?

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:28 The purpose of our case study
01:28 Patient background
01:58 History
03:12 Day 1
03:26 Initial Management
04:03 Questions to Ask
06:20 Assessment
08:02 What do you think is Jeffery's Differential Diagnosis?
08:25 Nursing Interventions to expect for this patient
10:10 Doctor's Orders
12:04 Nurse Actions
14:19 Current Diagnosis
14:55 Plan
15:39 Vital signs
16:45 TPA Protocol
19:59 Day 2 - Assessment
21:54 Doctor's Orders
24:36 Day 3 - Jeffery's Last Day
25:10 Day 4 - Jeffery was transferred to the med-surg floor
25:27 Day 5 - Jeffery is ready for discharge
26:43 Risk factors that contributed to Jeffery's stroke
27:45 Contraindications for not receiving TPA
31:05 Wrapping up
31:15 End of show
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