Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Foodborne Illnesses and Episode 124 of The Nursing Show

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Foodborne diseases are caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Though early symptoms caused by these infections are similar, there cannot be called a single syndrome because of the variety of pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses. In this week's episode of the Nursing Show, the podmedic discusses the different types of foodborne illnesses including its etiologic agents, treatment, nursing care, prevention and patient education. The show also provides news for nurses and links to trusted resources for a more in-depth review.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Bipolar/Depressive Disorders in Episode 123 of the Nursing Show

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In this week's episode of the Nursing Show, the podmedic, Jamie Davis, provides a nursing review on bipolar disorders. In this feature, professional nurses will refresh their knowledge and nursing students will learn about the definition, different types of bipolar disorders, signs, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment and nursing care. The show also offers news for nurses and tips from trusted resources for a more comprehensive review.

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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Army Nursing Careers in Episode 122 of The Nursing Show

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In this interview episode with army nurse Lydia Cristobal, nurses, nursing students and those thinking of shifting their careers to nursing, will have an overview of a different nursing field as host Jamie Davis explores a branch of nursing career, Army Nursing. Learn more on army nurses’ scope of practice, the benefits army nurses receive, as well as the downside of army nursing. The show also provides relevant news for nurses and links for more information on this week’s feature.

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Monday, March 8, 2010

Nursing Care of Depressed Patients and Episode 121 of the Nursing Show

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When people are not able to cope from sadness and persists to interfere with their daily activities and overall function, they may be experiencing depression. In this episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic provides nurses tips for nurses on how to recognize signs and symptoms of depression, interventions and nursing care of depressed patients. The show also provides news for nurses and links to resources for a more comprehensive review.

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Monday, March 1, 2010

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This coming March 15 to 21 will be Poison Prevention Week. To participate in the poison prevention campaign, nurses can collaborate with their local poison centers to set up programs to educate health providers and the public regarding poison safety awareness. In this episode of the nursing Show, the podmedic does an interview segment with Angel Bivens of the Maryland Poison Center and they talk about using resources from the regional poison centers to set up a local education program, meeting, or training to teach the public about poison prevention for patients at all ages. Also in the show are health care news for nurses and links to resources for more information.

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