As EMS providers, we must be meticulous in our documentation. It is an integral part of patient care. patient care reports (PCRs) are the critical documentation pieces to create clinical legal records for patient interaction. (more…)

Illinois nurses tend to work in urban areas. However, some also practice in rural areas. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Illinois has 20.340 licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Illinois also has 61.140 certified nursing assistants. Only 200 certified nurse-midwives are APRNs in Illinois. The pay is average compared to other states, except for certified registered nurse anesthetists. The work settings vary from large universities to small rural hospitals, clinical sites, doctors’ offices, clinical settings, and even nursing home care. (more…)

The assessment of the abdominal area should be done as part of a comprehensive examination, such as during a routine physical, when a patient is admitted to the nursing homes, clinical sites, or hospital, or during a focused test if the client has abdominal problems like nausea, pain, or changes in bowel habits. Let’s go over the abdominal assessment nursing steps to completing an abdomen assessment. (more…)

The nursing shortage is a significant factor in the nursing home crisis. A new federal proposal will result in more nursing jobs and financial aid to nurses. (more…)

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the survey is a standard survey instrument and data collection methodology used since 2006 for measuring patients’ perceptions of hospital care. (more…)

According to a new study by doximity, the gender wage gap for doctors stands at 27.7% and $100K – a huge disparity for professionals from similar medical schools who attended internships/residencies concurrently, worked long hours, and had identical technical knowledge by enrolling in accredited LPN programs (practical nursing program at United States) to gain practical experience & hands-on training. (more…)

Automation in healthcare settings across all settings – pre-care, point-of-care, and aftercare – has long been recognized as an imperative. Self-service rounding is a novel method for health systems to partner with their patients by giving them real-time feedback channels for real-time healthcare input in clinical setting. Empowering patients with this decision-making power will improve satisfaction, build trust, and allow staff to allocate resources more effectively. (more…)

Moral distress occurs when an individual recognizes their moral responsibility and evaluates various options available to them, then decides that, according to their beliefs, the best course of action would be. Unfortunately, obstacles prevent this decision from being implemented, so moral distress ensues. (more…)

“Continuum care” refers to providing patients with coordinated and consistent health care across various services. Nurses who learnt the basic skills from accredited LPN programs are essential in ensuring patients can move seamlessly between different forms of care for patients within a continuum setting. (more…)

More than four million nurses work in the United States, constituting the bulk of healthcare team personnel. Nurse hierarchies exist across different levels, each uniquely contributing to patient health and outcomes. (more…)