Ear Irrigation
Ear irrigation is the process of flushing the external ear canal with sterile water or sterile saline. It is used to treat patients who complain of foreign body or cerumen (ear wax) impaction.
Nursing Procedures and Skills
Everything you need to know about the different nursing procedures and skills. Learn about the step-by-step guides on how to perform common nursing procedures with this study guide.
Urinary Catheterization Nursing Procedure & Management
Urinary Catheterization is the introduction of a catheter through the urethra into the bladder for the purpose of withdrawing urine.
Eye Drop Instillation — Nursing Procedure
Eye drop instillation is the dispensation of a sterile ophthalmic medication into a patient’s eye.
Nursing Care of the Dead
Death is one of the two aspects of life that will happen to everyone. Whether the death is sudden and unexpected, or ongoing and expected, nurses should provide information and help to address the impact of death to the dying and to the family.
How to Change a Hospital Gown for Patients with IV Line
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.
Cleaning Bedpans and Urinals
What is the correct way to clean bedpans and urinals? Learn the process here.
Moving Patients from Bed to Chair or Wheelchair
Learn the proper way on how to move patients on bed to a chair or wheelchair.
Providing Evening Care to Patients
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.
Providing Back Care & Massage
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.
Hair Care & Combing
Proper hair care and combing can help comfort the patient. Learn how to properly administer hair care.