More Than Just a Nurse

More Than Just a Nurse

We commit ourselves to work diligently. We’d hope that all nurses are committed to what they do, but what does it really mean? Being a nurse is not purely transactional, so we really need to be committed professionals don’t we? When you tell people you’re a nurse, one...
Caring For Patients With Urinary Catheter

Caring For Patients With Urinary Catheter

Urinary catheterization is the process of draining the bladder by inserting an indwelling flexible catheter into the bladder through the urethra. The catheter allows urine to flow through it into an attached drainage bag. Depending on the type of catheter used and the...
How to Transfer an Immobile Person

How to Transfer an Immobile Person

As the most commonly performed assistive care task, transferring and moving patients with limited or no mobility from one place to another is also the most inherently dangerous maneuver for both the caregiver and the patient. Improper lifting and transfer techniques...