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Triage: at the helm Triage is typically the first point of contact with a healthcare professional when a person enters the Emergency Department. Triage nurses are trained to sort between the urgent, non-urgent, and life-threatening afflictions, and they simultaneously assess by using visual inspection, vital signs, and nursing judgment based on years of experience to determine how to score a patient on the triage severity scoring index. Many cases I review start with triage. Were the vital signs appreciated? Was the history sufficient? Balancing between expeditious and thorough, triage is an intricate emergency nursing skill that drives the patient's care throughout their stay in the Emergency Department. Want to learn more? Read my publication below. #nurse #expertwitness #triage #ernurse #emergencymedicine #emergencydepartment #emergencycare #personalinjuryattorney #personalinjury #defenseattorney #trialattorney

#NursesWeek encapsulates the profound impact nurses have on individuals, communities and the healthcare system. As members of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team, RVH nurses provide compassionate care and dedicated expertise to patients and their families. From the bedside to roles in leadership, nurses continue to help shape a brighter, healthier future for us all. RVH nurses share what nursing means to them in the video below. #RVHNursesWeek2024

Happy Nurse's Week 2024! I am so proud to be a 4th generation nurse that stands on the shoulders of countless legends. My promise to the nurses that have paved the path for my success so far has 2 parts: 1. I promise to be intentional and grateful. I commit to surround myself with people that share my passion & celebrate each other's contributions - Iron Sharpens Iron. I am ecstatic to work with a courageous and innovative team of Nurses that are mission driven to deliver a workforce reality enabling clinicians with flexibility and the compensation they desire while creating financial sustainability and reliability for healthcare organizations. 2. I promise to say the hard things that need to be said. For instance, as we dive headlong into a new age of disruption & innovation at warp speed: if you're a healthcare leader whose organization is partnering with "technology firms" that don't have a Nurse voice at their executive table, ask them how they develop strategic solutions that are meaningful to real clinical users in a rapidly evolving environment. Then, ask yourself how many hours you've spent teaching them why/how systems need to operate in order to deliver seamless user interfaces & experience. If you don't like the answers, come sit by me and lets talk.

Meet Julie Higden, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPPS, one of the nurse experts on the panel for our "Malpractice Trends and Support for Nurses" webinar. Julie will leverage data and her personal nursing experiences to share malpractice trends, how they affect nurses, and mitigation tactics specific to nursing. Register here to learn more about how to deliver safer care. https://hubs.li/Q02yPQHT0

By setting clear goals, seeking mentorship, exploring diverse opportunities, and staying resilient, you can achieve your career aspirations and make a meaningful impact in the nursing profession.

Happy Halloween, Nurses! If you need a break from trick or treating, give our article, “3 Ways to Accurately Dress Like a Perioperative Nurse for Halloween,” a read. Share your perioperative nursing pride loud and proud! #CCI #blog #halloween #perioperativenursing To read our blog, visit the link below: https://bit.ly/3QDRC9Z

Clinical friends please consider Rural Hospitals as impactful places to work. These facilities are essential to our small communities. Sales Colleagues please remember your Rural Hospitals need to know about new technologies, they maybe small but they serve communities who have limited resources and usually later stage diseases. colleagues talk to Rural Hospitals about remote collaboration techniques to connect them to larger institutions to shorten time to diagnosis. Industry how can we support these small nursing with medical education on our products so when they enter their first jobs, they have a head start? Or other departments? We all deserve access and quality healthcare no matter where we choose to live! #nursingshortage #ruralhealthcare #philanthropy #meddevice #healthcareeducation #accessiblehealthcare

Nuvo understands the challenges of being a nurse, with its long hours and significant physical and emotional demands. With Nuvo, you can take control of your schedule, choosing when and where you work while receiving continuous support and guidance. Join Nuvo and redefine your nursing career with the flexibility and support you deserve! https://buff.ly/4ceSsSA #NuvoNurse #NurseBurnout #NursingCareers

History Quiz! The nurses of the Concord District Nursing Association were increasingly busy throughout the organization's first decade. Which medical condition did they treat most frequently during their visits? Comment your answer below! Not sure? Be sure to check out our latest video to find the answer. #GraniteVNA125 #LegacyofCare

Simulation improves performance in many settings!