Documentation is just as much about what you don’t write as it is about what you do write. Clinical documentation can be tricky but here are the basics. WHAT TO WRITE 1. Be objective. This means if you personally saw it, then you can document it. When documenting an assessment, only write what you heard, […]
3 Things Nurses Can Do Now to Promote the COVID-19 Vaccine
The world is grappling with an aggressive virus, a stuttering economy, and silent responses to protests. That must mean it’s the perfect time to promote the COVID-19 vaccine. As nurses, we have influence. We have the voices and the platform to influence today what happens tomorrow. There are over one hundred COVID-19 vaccines in production […]
3 Bulletproof Habits for Nurses
The nursing world is exhausting, stressful, and emotional. Whether you’re a student or veteran nurse, here are the three bulletproof habits you need to stay physically, mentally, and emotionally present for your patients. 1. Refuse to Rush This is a hard one because nurses are known for their hustle. But adopting a “no rush” habit […]
Lessons Learned Through Practice
The best way for students to learn is hands on with real humans because, unfortunately, it requires practice to learn how to take care of sick people.