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4 Ways Nurses Can Help Pediatric Trauma Patients

By: Bethany Nock | On: July 27, 2016

Many pediatric trauma patients are terrified when they arrive at the hospital. Fears about the extent of their injuries and concerns about their family members can make the experience even more overwhelming.

When children are too upset to respond to questions about their injuries, it can be difficult to know exactly how to treat them. Nurses who act as supportive advocates for their pediatric patients can help children cope with a potentially life-changing event and minimize emotional trauma.

Here are four ways nurses can improve the hospital experience for pediatric trauma patients.

How to Help Pediatric Patients Cope with Chronic Illness

By: Bethany Nock | On: July 21, 2016

Living with a chronic illness is difficult no matter your age, but it can be particularly hard for pediatric patients. Without appropriate coping skills, they may fail to comply with their treatment plan (either deliberately or unintentionally), which can result in more frequent hospitalizations and avoidable complications.

Here are a few ways your nursing staff can help pediatric patients cope with chronic illness.

4 Alternative Careers in the Nursing Field

By: Bethany Nock | On: July 13, 2016

Whether you’ve recently graduated with your BSN, or you’ve already spent a few years at a hospital and are looking for something new, many different roles in the field of nursing can be the next step in your career.

In this article, we’ll discuss four career paths in the nursing field you can take if the clinic or hospital environment is not the right fit for your professional goals.

How Nurses Can Be Strong Patient Advocates

By: Jennifer Clark | On: July 7, 2016

Nurses typically have the most contact with patients, meaning they are likely in the best position to be their voice in discussions about their plan of care with doctors, support staff and even family members.

The core ideology of patient advocacy is ensuring the patient’s satisfaction and safety, while advocating for their best interest. Here are four tips you can use to be strong patient advocates.

3 Valuable Ways to Improve Hospital Communication

By: Bethany Nock | On: July 5, 2016

Unclear or inadequate communication is frustrating, but communication breakdowns can be downright dangerous when it comes to patient care.

In large hospitals and medical centers where information is exchanged between multiple departments, there is an even greater risk that crucial details won’t reach the right person in a timely manner. Unfortunately, this can lead to poor outcomes and even death.

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4 Ways Nurses Can Help Pediatric Trauma Patients

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3 Valuable Ways to Improve Hospital Communication