Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This series looks at ways in which this transmission takes place and actions the nurse must perform to prevent this from occurring.

Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This series looks at ways in which this transmission takes place and actions the nurse must perform to prevent this from occurring.

Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This series looks at ways in which this transmission takes place and actions the nurse must perform to prevent this from occurring.

Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This is particularly critical in the OR environment since infection is the most common complication experienced during post-operative wound healing.

Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This is particularly critical in the OR environment since infection is the most common complication experienced during post-operative wound healing.

Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This is particularly critical in the OR environment since infection is the most common complication experienced during post-operative wound healing.

Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This is particularly critical in the OR environment since infection is the most common complication experienced during post-operative wound healing.

This program has been updated to reflect practice change regarding inflation of catheter retention balloons prior to insertion of an indwelling urethral catheter. While this was once standard practice and remains common, it has become controversial and is no longer performed in many facilities.

In a clinical environment, nurses are often called upon to calculate medication dosages in both solid and liquid forms using basic mathematical principles to calculate the correct dosage.

This course provides an overview of administering oxygen to patients in clinical and home settings.

Ostomy surgery is a life-changing event. It is the job and function of the healthcare professional caring for the post-ostomy patient to provide care for the stoma. However, the healthcare professional should also understand that he/she plays a pivotal role in helping the patient with overwhelming emotions that often go along with ostomy.

The three-part series, Cultural Awareness in Healthcare has been updated with new information and a more engaging look to help the nurse effectively recognize the challenges faced in providing care to a multicultural population and develop strategies to address these needs.

While America continues to become a more culturally diverse country with new immigrants arriving and those already here raising families, healthcare providers in the United States still largely come from a white, non-Hispanic background almost 82%. Unfamiliar languages, beliefs, cultural practices, eating habits, etc., all present potential obstacles to the nurse providing care.

While America continues to become a more culturally diverse country with new immigrants arriving and those already here raising families, healthcare providers in the United States still largely come from a white, non-Hispanic background almost 82%. Unfamiliar languages, beliefs, cultural practices, eating habits, etc., all present potential obstacles to the nurse providing care.

Though not a therapy or course of treatment, documentation is a critical component of providing nursing care. Whether electronically or in print, the recording of a patient's condition, treatment and response to treatment, provides the crucial information needed by each members of the patient s healthcare team that allows them to provide their specialized care.

Though not a therapy or course of treatment, documentation is a critical component of providing nursing care. Whether electronically or in print, the recording of a patient's condition, treatment and response to treatment, provides the crucial information needed by each members of the patient s healthcare team that allows them to provide their specialized care.

What is evidence-based practice, and where does evidence-based practice fit into the professional practice of nursing?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 began a series of complex and wide-ranging changes to the practice of health care in America. Significant revisions have been made over the years, particularly in 2009 with the addition of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) that went into full effect in 2013 with the issuance of its Final Rule.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 began a series of complex and wide-ranging changes to the practice of health care in America. Significant revisions have been made over the years, particularly in 2009 with the addition of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) that went into full effect in 2013 with the issuance of its Final Rule.

The need for attention to data security came about largely because of past abuses that occurred in many places in healthcare. While regulations associated with the Security Rule have been part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) since it was enacted in 1996, they were modified and enhanced with enactment of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) of 2009.

Faced with dangerous bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis B and C, and a rise in the number of multidrug - resistant organisms, preventing the spread of infections has never been more important for healthcare professionals working in all healthcare setting.

Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are primarily the result of unnecessary and excessive antibiotic use and are associated with increased patient morbidity and mortality, increased length of hospital stays and rising costs of care. Therefore, it is prudent that the spread of these microorganisms be prevented.

Precautions have been developed by OSHA and the CDC to help prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. It is essential that all healthcare professionals be aware of and abide by these precautions. This third course in the five part series on Infection Control in Healthcare is designed to introduce and discuss these infection control policies.

Reducing the number of healthcare - associated infections (HAIs) is a complex issue and a number of government agencies and healthcare organizations have developed guidelines and standards to prevent the transmission of dangerous pathogens.

Safe practices have been developed by OSHA, the CDC and NIOSH to help prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. It is essential that all healthcare professionals be aware of and abide by these preventive practices. This is the fourth course in the five part series on Infection Control in Healthcare and is designed to introduce and discuss these infection control policies.

The measurement of vital signs - including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and an assessment of pain - is performed routinely in every healthcare setting. Evaluations of these findings through comparison with previous measurements can indicate important changes in physical and/or emotional conditions.

The measurement of vital signs - including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and an assessment of pain - is performed routinely in every healthcare setting. Evaluations of these findings through comparison with previous measurements can indicate important changes in physical and/or emotional conditions.

Accusations of negligence in nursing is a serious concern for practicing nurses and can result in lost time, money and reputation. This two-part series is designed to raise awareness about the risks, consequences and legal liabilities of nursing negligence. It provides guidance to help nurses protect themselves, their patients and the facility at which they work.