Karen Gelety RN,MS
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25 years in nursing, AD, BS, & MS in Nursing. 12 years teaching experience in an Associate Degree Program.Interests
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Nursing Students: How to Give Medication to a Client that Has Swallowing Difficulties or is at Risk for AspirationPractical information for nursing students giving medications to patients at risk for aspiration
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Nursing Students' Helpful Hints: How to Choose the Right Syringe/needle for the JobA quick overview of the use of needle and syringe size and use. It will help you be prepared in clinical.
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Nursing Students' Helpful Hints: How to Answer Questions Your Nursing Instructor Will Ask About InsulinProvides you with the information your nursing instructor will ask you about insulin administration and why.
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Nursing Student's Helpful Hints: How to Care for the Confused ClientStrategies for caring for confused clients.
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Nurses' and Nursing Students' Guide to Doing a General Overview of Labs ValuesLab values are often taught one by one by memorizing what they mean individually and the numbers of the normal range. This overview allows you to look at the labs as a whole and understand what they mean all together.
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Common Lab Values You Need to Know to Administer MedicationsThe when and why of looking up certain lab values for medication administration. Impress your clinical instructor.
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How to Research Medications for Your Nursing Clinical and Be Prepared for What Your Instructor Will AskAn overview of important things to know about medications and why it is important. Also includes what your instructor is looking for when asking you about medications.
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How to Give a Nurse Shift Report on Your PatientsThis article provides a template and example of a shift report.
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How to Avoid Upsetting Your Nursing Instructor: What Not to SayA compilation of questions I have been asked as a clinical nursing instructor and why they are irritating.
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Clinical Preparation for Nursing StudentsA quick overview of what and where to find pertinent information to help you be prepared for your clinical experience.