Tag Archives: Patient Resources

Patient Education: Two Great Online Resources

Posted on April 21, 2012

Patient education. It’s a huge factor in nursing care and the emergency department is no exception. Standardized discharge instructions are usually enough for the most common diagnoses, but when a patient has a diagnosis that isn’t covered, or needs more … Continue reading →

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Why Wait?

Posted on February 29, 2012

A trip to the emergency department means you will wait.  Oh, if you are extremely lucky, and the ER has a Fast Track, and they aren’t very busy, and your problem truly isn’t serious, you might be in-and-out quickly.  But … Continue reading →

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RN Resources Part 2: 30 Useful iPad Apps for Weight Loss

Posted on December 12, 2010

Many nurses spend time counseling patients on healthy eating habits and physical fitness. Bariatric nurses and nurse practitioners work especially close with their patients to help them get fit and improve their eating habits. Thanks to handy tools like the … Continue reading →

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