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Unsure about the difference between a Circulating Nurse and a Scrub Nurse? Both play critical roles during surgery, yet their responsibilities and focus areas vary. Discover the unique roles these nurses play in our healthcare system. Explore the guide here: https://lnkd.in/ee6DkzSV #ScrubsLife #NurseEducation #HealthcareCommunity

Knowledge and Skills for nursing in ICU * In-depth knowledge of critical care diseases and surgery: Critical care nurses must have a comprehensive understanding of critical care diseases and surgery, including vital organ functions, fluid dynamics, respiratory support, and pharmacology. * Excellent assessment skills: They must be able to assess a patient's condition quickly and accurately, identify their needs, and anticipate potential complications. * Advanced technical skills: They must be proficient in using critical care equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, and patient monitors. * Effective communication skills: They must be able to communicate clearly and efficiently with patients and their families, fellow healthcare providers, and members of the multidisciplinary team. * Strong teamwork skills: They must be able to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to provide the best possible care for patients. Personal Qualities: * Compassion and empathy: Critical care nurses must be able to understand the feelings of patients and their families and provide emotional support to them. * Patience and calmness: They must be able to remain calm in difficult situations and deal with challenging or uncooperative patients. * Stamina and endurance: They must be able to work long hours in a physically and emotionally demanding environment. * Attention to detail: They must be able to pay attention to fine details, closely monitor a patient's condition, and recognize any changes that may indicate a deterioration in their status. * Ability to make quick decisions: They must be able to make quick and accurate decisions in critical situations.

World Anesthesia Day (a very, very important day 😁) On this day in 1846, William T.G. Morton performed the first successful public demonstration of ether anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital, revolutionizing surgery by eliminating pain during operations. But did you know anesthesia has both a “father” and a “mother”? ➤ Early 1900s: nurses began playing a pivotal role in administering anesthesia in civilian hospitals, especially in rural areas. ↳ Alice Magaw known as the “Mother of Anesthesia,” became one of the first nurse anesthetists, setting the stage for the profession’s growth. ➤ World War I: Nurse anesthetists were crucial on the frontlines. ➤ 1931: The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) was founded, formalizing this essential profession. ➤ Today: CRNAs administer more than 49 million anesthetics annually in the U.S., often as the sole providers in rural hospitals. Personal note: Nursing is one of the most diverse and fascinating professions out there—it’s constantly evolving, but it is always rooted in compassion and care. From pioneers like Alice Magaw and Florence Nightingale to today’s CRNAs, nurses have always stepped into new roles, proving their adaptability and commitment It’s incredible: I mean, think how a profession that began at the bedside now includes everything from anesthesia to high-tech patient care. Whether it’s on the frontlines or in cutting-edge procedures, nurses are at the heart of healthcare’s past, present, and future. This profession shows that the possibilities for growth and change are limitless.

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National Time Out Day is June 12, 2024! The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), of which I am a member, is committed to safe surgery together. Since 2004, AORN and the Joint Commission have recognized National Time Out Day to bring greater awareness to the safe surgery practice of taking a “time out” before operative and other invasive procedures to prevent wrong site, wrong patient, wrong procedure surgery. This year, National Time Out Day will be honored in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers around the country on June 12. The National Time Out Day initiative supports the Joint Commission’s Universal Protocol and builds greater awareness among surgical team members. The initiative's goal is to prevent errors by ensuring that all members of the surgical team pause before invasive procedures, so they can communicate as a group and confirm key information about the patient and the procedure. Wrong patient, wrong site, and wrong procedure surgeries are tragedies. As a perioperative nurse, I am committed to helping reduce surgical error and improve patient outcomes by taking a time out for every patient, every time. Recognition of National Time Out Day will bring awareness to this important patient safety practice and can help to improve surgical outcomes nationwide. 

Ever wonder what it's like to work in surgery? Thinking of becoming an OR nurse? Read my series and get the scoop on what happens behind closed doors. This is the second piece.

The Asia Perioperative Nursing Summit (APONS 2024), organized by Intuitive, is an event dedicated to empowering perioperative nurses across Asia. With over 3,000 expected attendees, this summit provides a platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and skill development, focusing on the evolving role of nurses in robotic-assisted surgery. Why, How, What Why APONS 2024? Perioperative nurses are at the core of every successful robotic-assisted surgery. Their leadership and expertise help overcome challenges, streamline workflows, and improve patient outcomes. We organize APONS to strengthen this crucial role in the future of surgery. How We Empower Nurses APONS 2024 is designed to equip nurses with actionable strategies for optimizing robotic surgery workflows, improving OR efficiency, and enhancing patient care. Through collaboration and shared learning, we aim to elevate their role in robotic programs across Asia. What You’ll Gain Attendees will gain insights into best practices for managing robotic surgery programs, connect with peers, and learn directly from experts. Backed by the Korean Association of Operating Room Nurses and the Taiwan PeriOperative Registered Nurses Association, this summit offers practical tools to lead change in the OR. Join us on October 19, 2024 for this transformative event. Register today to be part of shaping the future of perioperative care: Register here: https://lnkd.in/gHBThTHp #RoboticSurgery #PerioperativeNursing #HealthcareInnovation #APONS2024 #IntuitiveSurgical

Every nurse encounters situations where there is an unintentional adverse outcome for the patient, but it does not escalate to a lawsuit. A nurse shared this patient story recently for educational purposes. The patient was a young, otherwise-healthy person who had come in for a wound debridement. After surgery, there was a large, open wound on her leg with a large quantity of serous (clear yellow) drainage. Absorbent pads were applied to the wound to manage the drainage. This dressing was changed once or twice a day depending on the quantity of the drainage. Since the patient was young, was not feeling dizzy or weak initially, simple fall precautions were in place. After a few days of hospitalization, the patient suffered a fall in a procedure area. Due to loss of large volume of fluids from the wound, her volume status had worsened which led to fainting and fall. The patient sustained additional injury to her existing wound from the fall. It was also hard to get the patient out of the small procedure area which caused a delay in care. The patient had to remain in the hospital for four additional weeks and endure weeks of physical therapy to return to her previous level of activity. These are the deviations from nursing duty: a.     Failure to assess quantity of wound drainage. b.     Failure to assess the patient daily for change in status. c.     Failure to monitor labs, intake, and output. d.     Failure to educate the patient on detailed fall precautions. e.     Failure to safely hand off to staff in the procedure area. They were not given a detailed report about the patient’s wound or fall risk. The physicians can be held responsible for some of the same deviations, and for not adequately monitoring and treating the patient. The hospital was responsible for the delay in care as there was no suitable equipment in the procedure area to lift the patient to a stretcher. The hospital had a Just Culture policy. The mistakes were studied, and improvements were made to the hospital systems and policies, and the staff underwent additional training. The patient shared her story with staff and nursing students to promote safety. There was no lawsuit 😊 Can you think of any other deviation from duty? Please share your thoughts. 

In the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), the following standards typically apply regarding limited authorized personnel and transfer requirements: 1. Authorised Personnel-Only qualified healthcare providers, such as anesthesiologists, surgeons, and PACU nurses, should be allowed in the PACU. These individuals are trained to monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and manage any complications. 2.Patient Transfer Requirements- - Stability Assessment-Patients must be stable before transfer. This includes monitoring vital signs, consciousness level, and pain management. - Documentation-Complete documentation of the patient’s condition, surgical details, and anesthesia used is essential. - Communication-Effective handoff communication to the receiving unit is crucial, ensuring continuity of care. Family Presence-Policies may vary regarding family access during recovery, typically requiring priorty 3. Emergency Protocols-Clear protocols should be in place for emergencies, including immediate access to resuscitation equipment. 4.Compliance with Regulations-All activities must comply with hospital policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards, such as those from The Joint Commission. These standards help ensure patient safety and effective recovery post-surgery. be in place for emergencies, including immediate access to resuscitation equipment. 4. Compliance with Regulations-All activities must comply with hospital policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards, such as those from The Joint Commission. These standards help ensure patient safety and effective recovery post-surgery. AACI standards #Sugical care #stanadards #patient safety #communication

📋 Is your discharge process relying too much on intuition? 📋 In some dental and oral surgery practices, dental assistants or non-nursing staff may rely on intuition to determine if a patient is ready for discharge after anesthesia. These offices may lack written discharge protocols, leaving staff without reliable guidance to assess patients' recovery from anesthesia, resulting in premature discharge. While intuition is valuable, it’s not a substitute for clinical expertise. As a former PACU/recovery room nurse, I rely on my intuition. However, that intuition is rooted in years of experience and education. There’s a reason there is a specialty of nursing dedicated to post-anesthesia care. Deciding when a patient is ready for discharge requires a comprehensive understanding of the anesthesia recovery process and an appropriate assessment of the risks. The practice should establish discharge criteria in writing, ensuring that all patients are evaluated consistently and competently. Staff must be adequately trained for their role in the discharge process. Additionally, a patient’s readiness for discharge based on these criteria should be documented. Are your discharge protocols based on intuition or established using evidence-based guidelines? ------ Hi! I'm Katie, Chief Nursing Officer of Soteria Clinical Solutions. I provide expert nursing leadership to office-based healthcare practices to support patient safety 🩺, improve outcomes 📈, ensure regulatory compliance ✅, and enhance clinical oversight 🔍. Ready to elevate your practice? Let's connect and explore how I can support your team 💬. #oralsurgery #patientsafety #dentistry #sedation #nursingleadership