Introduction: Communication at the Heart of Care In California’s diverse healthcare settings, effective patient communication is a core skill for every Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Whether you’re working in Oakland, San Francisco, or anywhere in the Bay Area, your ability to communicate clearly and sensitively can make a world of difference in patient outcomes [...]
Introduction: Why Medication Safety Matters for Every LVN Medication administration is at the heart of the Licensed Vocational Nurse’s daily responsibilities. In California, where LVNs often serve on the front lines of patient care, medication safety is both a professional obligation and a legal requirement. At Project Heartbeat in Oakland, we make sure our [...]
In the dynamic healthcare landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area, Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) are becoming increasingly vital contributors to patient care. As healthcare delivery models transform across California, the scope and opportunities for LVNs continue to expand, creating exciting pathways for those entering this rewarding profession. California's Unique Healthcare Landscape The Golden [...]
Today, training for nearly any job or learning for any class can take a variety of forms. While lectures were once de rigueur for most of those studying for health care professions, students and professionals can now find a myriad of ways to learn about up-and-coming research, hone their life-saving skills and advance their careers. [...]
At some point in your career, you have probably dealt with a patient who was hyperventilating. This is generally referred to as respirations greater than 20 per minute. When respirations become much faster than that, oxygen levels drop and your patient begins to feel lightheaded or dizzy. However, even when your patient cannot control his [...]
When treating any patient, it is important to recognize what underlying concerns could be causing the present issue. Not only will this help you decide upon the correct treatment method, but also it will help you treat your patient in a more time-conscious manner. This is particularly important when treating patients with life-threatening conditions. When [...]
A career in health care can be quite rewarding, but it can be hard to know where to start. You may not be sure if a career as a registered nurse or medical doctor is right for you if you have not yet dipped your toes into the waters of the medical world. One way [...]
While some patients have planned tracheal intubations as part of medical or surgical procedures, others are intubated during in-hospital codes or following some type of trauma that limits their ability to breathe on their own. With a tracheal intubation, a flexible tube is inserted down the throat and is placed far enough into the trachea [...]
Extra certifications help to set you apart in your health care job, allowing you to take on more leadership roles as you continue to grow in your confidence and knowledge levels in the process. Certifications also provide you with extra credibility if you are looking for a new job or hoping to step into a [...]
When it comes to choosing a hospital for yourself or for a family member, only the best should be deemed good enough. When it comes to finding a health care facility as a place of employment, the same is also true. There are many ways that hospitals are ranked these days and plenty of lists [...]
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