Nursing Notes

This document provides an overview of the SBAR communication framework—Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation—designed to enhance clarity and effectiveness in clinical handoffs and discussions. It explains each component of SBAR, with examples and tips on how to structure information for concise, efficient communication among healthcare professionals. This guide serves as a quick reference to support standardized, focused exchanges, promoting patient safety and teamwork in var...

This document highlights frequent errors encountered in medical math calculations, especially those related to dosage, conversions, and administration timing. It covers typical pitfalls such as misinterpreting units, incorrect rounding, decimal placement errors, and confusion between metric conversions (e.g., mg vs. mcg, mL vs. L). Examples and explanations of each error type are provided to help healthcare professionals and students recognize and avoid these mistakes, ensuring safer and more ac...

This document offers practice exercises focused on IV and weight-based dosing calculations, designed to reinforce essential skills for accurate medication administration. It includes sample problems that require calculating doses based on patient weight and IV flow rates, with clear answer keys to aid self-assessment. This resource is ideal for healthcare students and professionals aiming to enhance their proficiency in precise dosing practices critical for patient safety in clinical settings.

This document provides practice exercises for reading and interpreting medication labels accurately. It includes sample labels for various medications, focusing on dosage instructions, timing, and other critical information required for safe administration. Accompanying answer keys help users check their understanding and reinforce correct interpretation skills. Ideal for healthcare trainees and caregivers, this practice resource aims to enhance accuracy and confidence in reading medication labe...

This document offers a concise guide to administering insulin and thyroid medications, covering essential steps for accurate dosing, timing, and injection techniques. It includes important storage guidelines, safety protocols, and basic patient education tips to support adherence and proper usage. Key points on monitoring, potential side effects, and aftercare are also provided to ensure safe and effective medication management. Designed as a quick reference, this overview assists healthcare pro...

This document provides an overview of essential steps and guidelines for vaccine administration, including preparation, proper injection techniques, and basic safety protocols. It highlights key considerations for storage, handling, and patient interactions, along with general information on potential side effects and aftercare. Designed as a quick reference, this guide supports healthcare providers in delivering vaccines safely and efficiently.