Nursing Procedures and Skills

Intravenous (IV) therapy is the giving of liquid substances directly into a vein, learn how to insert an IV catheter and the concepts behind it.

A tracheostomy is an opening into the trachea through the neck just below the larynx through which an indwelling tube is placed and thus an artificial airway is created.

One of the many responsibilities assigned to us, as nurses, is to collect and label specimen for analysis and to ensure their delivery to the lab. And knowing the proper way of gathering specimen is necessary for self-protection and to prevent the spread of disease.

Proper hair care and combing can help comfort the patient. Learn how to properly administer hair care.

Learn the concepts behind blood transfusion therapy and the nursing management and interventions before, during and after the therapy.

Another way of providing relaxation to patients is by initiating back care and giving them a massage. Learn on how you can be a pro-masseur and a nurse at the same time.

Evening care to patients is a way to refresh and prepare them for sleep. This also promotes relaxation on the patient. Learn on how to provide evening care to patients.

Learn the proper way on how to move patients on bed to a chair or wheelchair.

What is the correct way to clean bedpans and urinals? Learn the process here.

Changing a patient's hospital gown is needed to maintain their cleanliness and the feeling of freshness. But how can you change into a new one with an intravenous infusion line attached? Just follow the steps below and you can be a pro in changing hospital gowns for patients with IV line.