Neuro Nursing | Stroke education and patient care guidance with Amy O'Brien and Holly Helfant

[Ep 2] Neuro patients can be a challenge to manage for any nurse, regardless of how often you are involved with their care. Join Amy O'Brien, DNP, RN and Holly Helfant, MSN, RN, CNS, CNRN, SCRN as we talk about the the education, documentation and other strategies to keep in mind as you stay current on best practices for stroke care within the Mount Carmel Health System (MCHS).

Amy is the Neuroscience Program Manager for MCHS and Holly is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Listen in on this conversation to learn more about:

• What are the various stroke center designations?
• What education requirements are there for nurses who care for stroke patients?
• How often should I be doing swallow screens?
• Will you need lumbar drain training?
• What is the "MCHS - Neuro Extreme" class in HealthStream, and who needs to take it?
• How often does patient education need to be documented?
• And more!

Episode Contacts:

• Amy O'Brien: [email protected]
• Holly Helfant: [email protected]

Join your host, Cheryl Williams, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, in each episode to find out more about how you can navigate the complexities of being a clinical float nurse within a healthcare system.

Cheryl is currently the FirstChoice Nursing Professional Development Practitioner within the Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio.

Email: [email protected]

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Disclaimer:
The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to those saying them, and do NOT represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Trinity-Health or the Mount Carmel Health System. This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this podcast establishes a patient care relationship with you, the listener. The host(s) and guests of this show are NOT your healthcare provider and if you need medical attention, seek an appropriate and qualified professional.