Nursing Notes and Study Guides for Student Nurses

Intraoperative Phase

The intraoperative phase extends from the time the client is admitted to the operating room, to the time of anesthesia administration, performance of the surgical procedure and until the client is transported to the recovery room or postanesthesia care unit (PACU).

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Preoperative Phase

The scope of activities during the preoperative phase includes the establishment of the patient’s baseline assessment in the clinical setting or at home, carrying out preoperative interview and preparing the patient for the anesthetic to be given and the surgery.

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Hair Care and Combing

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

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Blood Transfusion Therapy and Transfusion Reactions

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

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Providing Back Care and Massage

Back care and massage are vital for patient well-being, offering more than just physical comfort. How can these practices boost recovery and ease pain?

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Providing Evening Care (PM 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.

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Moving Patients from Bed to Chair or Wheelchair

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

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Cleaning Bedpans and Urinals

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

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Documentation and Reporting in Nursing

Documentation is anything written or printed that is relied on as a record of proof for authorized persons. Documentation and reporting in nursing are needed for continuity of care it is also a legal requirement showing the nursing care performed or not performed by a nurse.

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Change a Hospital Gown for Patients with IV Line

Hospital gowns are a staple in healthcare settings, providing patients with convenient attire during hospital stays while allowing medical professionals easy access for procedures.