The 12-Lead ECG is an inexpensive, noninvasive assessment tool that provides valuable information about the patient. Accurate analysis of the ECG by a knowledgeable clinician can impact quality outcomes. The key to 12-lead ECG interpretation resides in understanding normal patterns. Fundamental skills are foundational to the confidence of the nurse in applying ECG information to clinical situations....

The healthcare delivery system is embedded in a complex and dynamic environment. While there have been healthcare advances in treatment, medical errors, quality and patient safety, malpractice and negligence continue to be of concern for both providers and consumers....

As healthcare providers, we assess breath sounds for each patient we see, which makes mastering this examination very important to our daily patient care. This webinar will effectively and efficiently give you the tools to improve your pulmonary assessment skills and increase your understanding of what those findings mean....

The key to effective stroke care is early recognition and treatment. During this 60-minute webinar, you will learn how to pinpoint an area of brain injury through the use of a thorough neurological exam and to understand associated neurological deficits. A more in-depth understanding of embolic and thrombotic strokes, as well as subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhages, will help you to predict possible impending changes in your patients.....

Sixty percent of newly licensed nurses leave their first job within six months because of the hostility and bullying with which they are treated by their peers. Bullying does not only affect newly licensed nurses. Experienced nurses and nurse managers are also confronted with this serious problem....