So glad you joined me here in this blog. I will be your clinical instructor for the next four weeks. During that time, we will be learning about a different topic each week in pre and post conference. For now let's get acclimated to the unit.
There are 24 residents on this long term care unit. Approximately 60% are women and 40% are men. They have a series of chronic conditions. Some of the conditions include diabetes mellitus, dementia, depression, heart failure, osteoporosis, renal failure, and chronic obstructive lung disease, among others. In addition, some may have subacute conditions such as hip fracture, and acute problems of pneumonia, urinary tract infections, pressure ulcers, dehydration and delirium.
You, as the student nurse, will care for these residents utilizing the skills you have rehearsed and practiced in the skills lab as they relate to patient assessment.
For this first week of your clinical rotation, we will be concentrating on heart sounds as our topic. Also, review the heart sounds diagram. To do this, please clink on the bolded red words to preview the tutorial and the diagram.
Bring your stethoscopes and a cup of your favorite beverage to the 2nd floor, conference room 102 at 7 am. Tuesday Dec. 13, 2011. Be prepared to discuss the links provided in this blog.
See you then!
See you then!
If you have any questions or concerns please post them here.
I look forward to working with each of you this rotation!
Karen
P.S. Check out this video!
P.S. Check out this video!
