Excellent Nursing Care: So you want to be a nurse.

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A very wise and experienced nurse Ruby Vee wrote this article. We at NEVCO feel that not only the article be made required reading for those interested in becoming a nurse but should be provided to the patient (yes,patient, not client) and their family upon admission.The public will have valuable insight into what a nurse does exactly.

Do you want to be a nurse? There’s more to it than a calling. Here are some questions to consider.

I’ve been a nurse for a LONG time — probably longer than most of you reading this have been alive. Had I known what I was getting into, I probably would not have gotten into it. Fortunately, I had no idea. I say fortunately, because nursing has been an interesting and flexible career that has afforded me a nice lifestyle and kept me from being bored. I wouldn’t go back and change my mind about going into nursing if I could..

Oh, and I met my husband at work. Another bonus!If you’re considering a career in nursing, make sure you’re clear on why you’re considering it. I’m not here to cast aspersions on anyone’s motives for wanting to be a nurse. After all, mine weren’t all that altruistic. I wanted a degree that would enable me to be a sought-after employee rather than me having to face rejection after rejection while hunting for a job. I know that doesn’t apply now, but it did then. And my mother, who had always wanted to be an LPN, told me that I should go to school to become an RN because “all they do is sit at the desk and drink coffee and flirt with the doctors while someone else does all the work.” It should be noted that my mother’s closest proximity to hospital nursing were her two stays in the maternity ward, as they called it then. The fact that she didn’t know what she was talking about has NEVER stopped her from having a strong opinion, however.Some people go into nursing as a “calling.” They figure that all they need is a compassion or a desire to help people or a willingness to put the patient first at all times and pour heart and soul into their care. Those things are nice, but a calling alone is not enough. You need to be a good enough student to graduate from a very difficult course of study and then a good enough test taker to pass the licensing exam. You need to be able to memorize drugs and their standard doses, uses and side effects, read and understand written English and be able to make yourself understood both orally and in writing. You need to be able to prioritize, to multitask and to run your buns off for twelve hours straight with only the briefest of breaks. Compassion is nice, but I’ll take the nurse who has mastered critical thinking . . . I’ve worked with both and been under the care of both. In the best of all worlds, a nurse has both compassion and critical thinking skills, but compassion can be faked. Critical thinking cannot.A strong stomach helps, too, but is not essential. That, too, can be developed. Do you hate the sight of blood? You can get over that. My husband did. But it’s not just blood. Sputum is my own personal vomit trigger. I’ve seen other nurses puke right along with their patients. You’ll have to clean up poop and pee and all sorts of other bodily fluids, and you’ll have to do it with a smile and without making the patient feel worse about it than they already do.There are those who go into nursing so they can take care of cute little babies all day, or maybe it’s sweet little old ladies. I’ve taken care of a number of sweet little old ladies, but then there are the immigrants from Hades who make your entire shift a misery, and you have to take care of them as if they were likable, too. The cute little baby who “fell off the table while I was changing his diaper” for the fourth time this month may wind up in your care and no matter what you think of the mother, you can’t tell her. If you don’t think you’d have the backbone to contact Child Protective Services, consider growing one. Pediatrics is a popular choice because everyone loves little children. Consider the fact that some of your patients may be victims of child abuse, and the abuser is right there in the room with them asking when they can go home. Or that sweet little boy with the big blue eyes may be dying of leukemia. The neonate in your NICU may have been born addicted to heroin and is going home with his mother anyway. No body likes to see this things happen, but as a nurse, you’ll see them. And worse. It’ll tug on your heartstrings, or it’ll rip your heart right out of your chest and shred it. But you WILL see these things or worse, and you’ll need to deal with them.

Can’t deal with crazy people? Obviously psych won’t be for you, but you’ll deal with psych patients in ER, ICU and Med-Surg as well. And in Rehab, the endoscopy suite and even in the nice outpatient clinics with the great fountains and real paintings. Not just crazy patients, but crazy visitors as well. You’ll also have to deal with people who are drunk or DTing, high on drugs or withdrawing and with people who are just plain entitled, nasty and mean.

Still interested in a career in nursing? Understand that hospitals are open for business 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Working nights, weekends and holidays is a given. I don’t understand how so many people manage to make it all the way through nursing school without it dawning on them that they, too, will really have to work an overnight shift, but there are some every year. And there are those who are convinced that they are so special they shouldn’t ever have to work those undesirable shifts. Honey, if you’re that special, don’t take a job in the hospital. (But that’s where the money is, you say? Make up your mind. If you want to work in the hospital setting, you take the bad with the good)

If you live in the snow belt, you will be expected to work when it snows. Even if it snows a lot. Every year, there are posts from new nurses who don’t feel they should have to drive to work in a blizzard. They have small children or their car isn’t good in snow or they’ve never learned how to drive in the winter. None of those are good excuses, and you WILL be expected to work. If there’s a hurricane, bring four days worth of clean underwear and prescription medication, because you’ll be at work for the duration. Or you won’t have a job. Have a plan for your dog, your children and your elderly parents because part of working in a hospital is coming to work when everyone else stays home. And while I’m touching on that topic, you will be coming to work when the neighbors are hosting the neighborhood Block Party, when your husband is out of town on business and when your kids are sick. Have a plan in place for those times.

We see posts frequently from folks who want to know which specialty requires the least math, or if they really have to be able to do math at all. The answer to the second is “Yes.” The answer to the first is less polite. Your patient is 198 pounds and the physician has ordered 2.5 mg. per kilogram of medication per day in two equal doses. How much do you give now? And that’s an easy one.

There are the posts from those who wish to choose the specialty with the lowest stress level. My stress level peaks when I’m in the well-baby nursery and those kids start shrieking for what is probably a very good reason, but I can’t figure it out. Home Health makes me shudder . . . I remember my Community Nursing clinical as a special slice of hell and hope I NEVER have to enter a patient’s home again. A nice calm, code, though is another story. Your mileage may vary. I haven’t heard of ANY non-stress specialties, however, and even if there WAS one, you’d have to get through nursing school and acquire some experience before you’d be qualified for a job like that.

If you’re the type of person who looks for unfairness or bullying everywhere you go, you’ll find it in nursing . . . whether or not it actually exists. Better to go into it looking for smart, helpful team workers who will save your butt when it needs saving and teach you something while they’re doing it. You’ll find more of those if you’re looking for them. And if you cannot handle criticism, get over it. Lives are a stake here, and if I see you doing something stupid, I’ll tell you about it BEFORE you can harm your patient. In private if possible, but if not, not. One thing nursing schools don’t teach — and should — is the ability to handle negative feedback constructively. It’s a valuable skill in any career, but it’s vital in nursing.

If you’ve read all this and you still think you’d like to be a nurse, good for you. In the 34 years I’ve been a nurse, I’ve been spit at, slapped, kicked, punched, cursed and threatened. I’ve also been the recipient of grateful smiles, wonderful thankyou notes and boxes of chocolate. I’ve had horrible days where I couldn’t do anything right and felt behind the whole day, and I’ve had wonderful days when I know I really made a difference to someone. I’ve worked night shifts, days and evenings and I’ve worked all of them in the same week. I’ve worked Christmases and Thanksgivings and Mothers Days and Easter. But I’ve had my birthday and my wedding anniversary off every year, and not many office workers can say that! When my car’s engine needed to be replaced and I had no money, I worked overtime. Lots of it. Can’t do that in the office. When I needed to be home with an elderly parent, I arranged my schedule so that either DH or I would be home at all times. Can’t do that in an office, either. I worked every weekend when I was in graduate school, going to school full time and working full time. When my then-boyfriend moved out on Christmas Eve, I traded shifts with a nurse whose boyfriend unexpectedly flew back from the Gulf War for Christmas, and when my father knew he wasn’t going to make it through the winter, someone traded shifts with me so I could drive 1000 miles to cook him Thanksgiving dinner. Not only would that not be an option in office work, office workers probably would not even think about it as valuable.

I’ve learned to laugh at things that would make me cry if I didn’t, and I’ve learned to appreciate what I have because plenty of people have less. I cannot imagine what my life would have been if I hadn’t been a nurse, and if I had to do it all over again, I would.

Advance Directives: A Sense Of Peace

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The article below explains what advance directives are and how your patients may look at them.

This article was published as a patient education article but we feel the ideas are universal and can also help you as the health care provider with useful information.

What is an advance directive?

An advance directive (sometimes called a special directive) is a document that tells your healthcare provider and family what kind of medical care you would want (or wouldn’t want) if you become ill and can’t speak for yourself. An advance directive takes effect only if you can’t express your wishes; for example, if you’re in a coma.

In a living will, one type of advance directive, you tell healthcare providers what kind of treatments you’d want (or would refuse to have) if you were dying and unable to speak for yourself, or if you become permanently unconscious. For example, you may state that you wouldn’t want to be kept alive on a breathing machine if you’re unconscious with no hope of recovery.

A living will won’t prevent you from getting medical care if you’re sick or injured. It simply informs healthcare providers about what kind of care you’d want if you were dying and couldn’t speak for yourself. You can cancel or change these instructions at any time.

A durable power of attorney for healthcare, also called a healthcare proxy or surrogate, is another type of advance directive. You use it to name someone you trust to make healthcare decisions for you if you can’t speak for yourself. Like a living will, it takes effect only if you can’t make medical decisions for yourself. The person you name must be at least age 18 and usually can’t be your doctor or other healthcare provider.

We have provided a short video below to illustrate the need and usefulness of advanced directives.

Which type of advance directive do I need?

The American Bar Association (ABA) recommends that patients have both a living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare. Although a living will is more detailed, it may not cover a medical situation you experience in the future. In that case, having a durable power of attorney for healthcare lets a trusted relative or friend make decisions about a situation or treatment not covered in your living will.

Living wills and durable powers of attorney for healthcare are for everyone, not just older adults. Sudden illness or an accident can happen to anyone.

How do I prepare an advance directive?

Prepare any advance directive when you’re feeling well. Discuss your wishes with your family and with the one person you name to make decisions for you, so he or she will know what you’d want if you become seriously ill and can no longer speak for yourself.

Your healthcare provider or local hospital can provide you with forms to fill out. If you’re admitted to a hospital, you’ll be asked if you have an advance directive; if you don’t, the hospital can give you forms if you want them. For forms and an ABA toolkit, see Selected websites at the end of this article.

You don’t need a lawyer to write your advance directive, although you may want to ask one to help you. Follow legal requirements (as outlined on the form) for preparing valid documents and make sure you put the date on all your documents. Usually you’ll need two people to witness your signature; some states also require you to have your signature notarized.

Make several copies of your advance directive. Keep one for yourself and give others to your healthcare providers, lawyer, family members, and friends. Take copies of these documents if you’re being admitted to a hospital or long-term-care facility. If your wishes change, write new documents and destroy the old ones.

Nevco Education also provided important training for care givers and medical staff thru the use of intensive training and educational videos made so you can better understand how Advance Directives are so important.

Fern Wasserman:  President & Founder of New York Legal Nurse Consultants, Inc. wrote a in depth look at advanced directives for the health care professional, that NEVCO has as continuing education on out internet testing site.  Click here  to learn more about NEVCO Online training and Advanced Directives.

www.healthlibrary4u.com (Videos for the public) www.nevcoeducation.com (Videos for the health care professional)

 

 

 


Excellent Nursing Care: A Tactical Guide

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Today we are taking a little break from Health Care Education and taking a look at the people we provide the training to…..YOU the health care professional.  This artical from allnurses.com was brought to our attention by one of our health care educators.

Not every RN makes a good mentor and preceptor, we are expected to be able to share our knowledge and skills but not all of us are able to do it. This doesn’t mean that the ones who can’t share their knowledge are bad RN’s it just means they are not teachers. I think all of us can look back and remember the Good teachers in school as a child and in further education. I also think we are able to recall the bad ones.

I have spent a large part of my career working, supporting and educating student nurses, student midwives and new grads. It has been one of the most fulfilling part of my life without exception.I myself have not only enjoyed it but have learned a great deal myself. I found out early on in my career that I loved hands on teaching, I found I was extremely good at it, was effective in sharing my skills and knowledge and I was proud to see my fledglings go on to make excellent new nurses.I have enjoyed my career as a RN, it has been long but gone quickly. A lot of people have asked me why I didn’t go on to be an educator? The truth is I don’t want to be classroom based, I would have been great as one of the clinical teachers of bygone era’s the ones who would be hospital based who worked side by side with staff not taking a patient load but supervising and educating. Unfortunately they disappeared back in the 80′s.What I learned along the way which I hope will help you acknowledge that we learn from good and bad teachers.

The Guidelines I have used in my practice

When I struggled with skills and became frustrated I would look to staff who appeared to be very good and I would say to myself ‘If they can do it so can I’ and I would work really hard to perfect my skills. Remember nobody was born a nurse with perfect skills and knowledge, you have to be exposed to the experience to be able to do it!

Make sure you identify what you think is good and bad nursing care and make you own little check mark list in you head of how you are going to do it once you are on your own. If your gut feeling is telling you it is wrong or telling you not to do something, don’t do it.

Never ever be afraid to ask!

Always reflect on your day-what went right, what went wrong, what did I learn, and how can I do it better next time. You will learn constantly through out your career. Once you begin reflecting on your day it will become a habit. Never think you know it all because health care is changing daily

Keep yourself updated with current changes, research and studies that come out weekly. Be open to change!

Always smile and be personable with your patients and their relatives. Never give them the impression that you haven’t got time for them. You can quickly learn how to explain to the patients everything you need to know during their drug round or during their head to toe examination – don’t worry that you’ll miss something because once you have experience you are not looking for the normal you are looking for the abnormal, it is surprising when head to toe examinations becomes routine and how quickly you will hear/see or identify the abnormal.

Below we have a small segment of a video we feel supports the themes of head to toe examination that all health care professionals can use. 

Explain every aspect of care to the patient, never attempt to do anything to a patient without talking to them

If you are working with a student or new nurse, introduce them to the patient and explain that you are supervising their care but the student will be doing the hands on under your supervision.

When ever a Dr has been to visit the patient always find out what has been said and go back and explain in layman’s terms. Do not assume the patient has understood what the Dr has said. (even if you were in the room)

We all know doctors have a tendency to sneak in a patients room whilst you are elsewhere. The patient will always tell you they have seen the doctor (obviously they have to be conscious and lucid)

Talk to the patient on their level-if the patient is well educated and intelligent they probably don’t need to be told in basic language. If a person is less educated speak with them in terms they understand but don’t assume they are a fool.

Always ask for feedback, check their understanding is correct.

It doesn’t take long for you to establish the best way to talk with them. I have always approached with questions to find out what they understood, how much medical knowledge they have and how informed they are about their illness and disease.

Never assume that they are not masters in their own illness.

Diabetics and chronic patients know far more about their own body and illness than anybody else, they are 9 times out of 10 willing to share this knowledge with anybody who will listen.

If you haven’t got the time to talk and explain things to a patient tell them you will return and spend time with them when you can sit down and talk. Always find the time to go back.

If you don’t know then tell the patient you don’t know but you will find out. Do not try to explain something you don’t understand you will confuse them.

Never say ‘it will be alright’ to patients and relatives it gives them false hopes especially if the outcome is grim. Say something like ‘I am here to support you’. Explain the test but never say it will be alright! or it will be ok!

I can guarantee if you say it will be alright before scans, MRI’s, or xrays the diagnoses will be grim and they will never forget that you said it will be alright.

Never be afraid to ask I cannot emphases how important this is, do not perform a task you are not comfortable with or have never tried before-get help and support.

Always remember “If they can do it so can I” and think I just need to practice and I will become an expert.

 

Does Exercise Impact Parkinson’s?

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This video from the show Frontline shows an interesting finding on how exercise may impact Parkinson’s Patients.

We all know that exercise is helpful to good health. We also know it is good for the heart and the muscles. But can it change the brain, and might these changes make an impact on Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms?

The answer to both of these questions is yes.

Can the Brain Change?

We know that in PD, neurons — the brain cells that produce the chemical transmitter dopamine — are damaged and lost. We also know that there is a lag between the time when the loss of neurons begins and the time when Parkinson’s motor symptoms start to show. In fact, by the time most people are diagnosed, nearly 80 percent of their dopamine neurons are already gone.

During this lag time, the brain is actually changing, compensating for the loss of dopamine neurons that occurs during the process of neurodegeneration. In fact, the brain reshapes itself throughout life in response to experience. As children learn motor skills, their brain cells are making connections and this process continues through adulthood.

Scientists call this ability to change and compensate exercise-dependent neuroplasticity. Exercise may have an effect on the brain by driving this compensation. On a day-to-day basis, people with PD who exercise can move more normally than those who do not. We believe that exercise may be contributing to neuroplasticity — helping the brain to maintain old connections, form new ones and restore lost ones. This may actually outweigh the effects of neurodegeneration.

More research is needed to understand which aspects of exercise are most important, whether the benefits are long-lasting and whether drug and other therapies influence its effects. In studying the underlying molecular mechanisms, scientists may find new targets for drug therapies. In the meantime, we know the following: intensive exercise can help people with PD walk and move more normally, and research is beginning to reveal how it reconditions the underlying brain circuits.

If you are interested in learning more about our Parkinson’s fitness video series please follow this link. NEVCO Education

For further information on Parkinson’s Disease you can visit http://www.parkinson.org/ or http://www.pdf.org/en/index


Thanksgiving Dinner: Don’t become a stuffed bird

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Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, so why not go ahead and splurge? Because gaining weight during the holiday season is a national pastime. Year after year, most of us pack on at least a pound (some gain more) during the holidays — and keep the extra weight permanently.

But Thanksgiving does not have to sabotage your weight, experts say. With a little know-how, you can satisfy your desire for traditional favorites and still enjoy a guilt-free Thanksgiving feast. After all, being stuffed is a good idea only if you are a turkey!

EAT BREAKFAST

While you might think it makes sense to save up calories for the big meal, experts say eating a small meal in the morning can give you more control over your appetite. Start your day with a small but satisfying breakfast — such as an egg with a slice of whole-wheat toast, or a bowl of whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk — so you won’t be starving when you arrive at the gathering.

WATCH YOUR PORTIONS

  • Thanksgiving tables are bountiful and beautiful displays of traditional family favorites. Before you fill your plate, survey the buffet table and decide what you’re going to choose. Then select reasonable-sized portions of foods you cannot live without.
  • Try to resist the temptation to go back for second helpings.

TAKE IT EASY

Eating slowly, putting your fork down between bites, and tasting each mouthful is one of the easiest ways to enjoy your meal and feel satisfied with one plate full of food, experts say. Choosing whole grains, fruits, vegetables, broth-based soups, salads, and other foods with lots of water and fiber add to the feeling of fullness.

ITS ALL ABOUT FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Thanksgiving is not just about the delicious bounty of food. It’s a time to celebrate relationships with family and friends.  The main event should be family and friends socializing, spending quality time together, not just what is on the dinner table.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.

Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV NEVCO Education

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According To The AIDS Institute In New York City.

The word adherence is defined as, “the act or quality of sticking to something.” Adherence connotes the acceptance of an active role in one’s own health care. “Sticking to” the health care plan that has been developed is a crucial component of this accepted
role. Ideally, the process of developing a health care plan will involve collaboration between individuals and their health care providers. Treatment plans should address the medical needs of the individual within the social context of his/her life and strategies to overcome barriers to adherence. This treatment adherence best practices manual will describe some successful ways that individuals and providers have collaborated to support efforts of people with HIV to take the medications that are so important to their health.

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) involving the use of
several medications at a time has become the standard regimen to achieve maximum viral suppression. However, these drug regimens are demanding and often “unforgiving.” The amount of time the drugs remain active in the bloodstream and their interactions with
food and other drugs make timing and regularity of dosing essential to effectiveness. Missing even a few doses can lead to an increase in viral replication. Given the high frequency of mutation in HIV, this can rapidly lead to drug resistance and treatment
failure. For the individual, this outcome means loss of an effective therapy to suppress the virus in his/her body. The broader public health consequence of treatment failure is the possible spread of drug-resistant virus in the community. It is important, therefore,
for both the individual and the community to ensure that the necessary supports for treatment adherence are available.

Nevco Education provides important training for care givers and medical staff thru the use of intensive training and educational videos made so you can better understand how HIV/AIDS can effect your loved one and family or patient.

www.healthlibrary4u.com (Videos for the public) www.nevcoeducation.com (Videos for the health care professional)

Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens NEVCO Education

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Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens What A Health Care Professional Should Know.

WHAT ARE BLOOD BORN PATHOGENS.

According to the University Of Illinois, blood borne pathogens are microorganisms (e.g., viruses or bacteria) that are present in human blood and that may cause disease in humans. Examples of blood borne pathogens include the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), hepatitis B virus (HBV) that causes hepatitis B infections, and hepatitis C (HCV) that causes hepatitis C infections. Other blood borne pathogens include the microorganisms that cause syphilis and malaria. Blood borne pathogens can be transmitted if blood or certain body fluids (any human body fluid containing visible blood; semen; vaginal secretions; or fluids surrounding internal organs, the joints, or a fetus) from someone infected with a blood borne pathogen get into the mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) or directly into the bloodstream through skin that is damaged (e.g., scraped, cut, abraded) or punctured (e.g., needle stick injury). HIV, HBV, and HCV are also transmitted sexually and an infected woman can infect her unborn child before or during birth.

AM I AT RISK?

To determine if you are at risk for occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens at your job, answer the following questions. Have I been assigned a task that required me to contact human blood or other body fluids (with or without gloves or face protection)? Have I ever received a splash or spill of human blood or body fluids on my skin or clothing when I was doing a job that I was assigned? Is it possible that I would get human blood or body fluids on my skin or clothing by doing my regular job assignments?

What can I do to protect myself?

If you are at risk and receive training, you will learn about ways to protect yourself from exposure to blood and certain body fluids. Some of these protective measures involve using special equipment or wearing protective clothing or coverings (such as gloves or vinyl aprons). Other measures involve practicing good habits such as proper hand washing and cleaning of work surfaces. You will also be offered a vaccination series against hepatitis B virus. This vaccination will decrease your susceptibility to HBV infection if you are exposed to the virus.

How can I tell if something’s infectious?

You can’t! Many people that are infected with blood borne pathogens don’t even know that they have an infection. Their blood and some body fluids (any human body fluid containing visible blood; semen; vaginal secretions; or fluids surrounding internal organs, the joints, or a fetus) are still infectious even if they don’t feel sick. One of the concepts that you will be taught in training is called “universal precautions”. Practicing universal precautions means that you treat all human blood and some body fluids as if they are contaminated with bloodborne pathogens. Body fluids that do not require the practice of universal precautions are sweat, sputum, saliva, urine, feces, vomit, or tears UNLESS these body fluids are contaminated with visible blood.

What happens if I’m exposed?

If you get blood or other potentially infectious materials on your skin, mucous membranes, or clothing, you should wash the exposed area gently but thoroughly or remove your soiled clothing. Report this exposure to your supervisor. If you have gotten blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes, nose, or mouth or if you have damaged skin in the area where the blood got on your skin, you will receive a medical evaluation to determine if there is any possibility that you will become infected. A qualified healthcare professional will provide you with treatment and information regarding your risks of infection.

NEVCO Health Care Education has produced a new and updated program that deals with Blood Born Pathogens and OSHA regulations. This program goes into greater detail on AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) . This program can be used as a teaching tool or training and is accredited and may be used for Health Care Professionals looking for CEUs.

Nevco Education also provides important training for care givers and medical staff thru the use of intensive training and educational videos made so you can better understand how occupational exposure and safety measures can effect you on the job.

www.healthlibrary4u.com (Videos for the public) www.nevcoeducation.com (Videos for the health care professional)

NEW Alzheimer’s Disease Training Available NEVCO Education

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Alzheimer’s disease can be a challenging journey, not only for the person diagnosed but also for their family members and loved ones as well. Each day can bring new demands and opportunities as you help the Alzheimer’s patient try to cope with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can seem overwhelming at times, but the more information and support you have, the better you can navigate the demanding road ahead.

Nevco Health Care Education has developed a new training curriculum in conjunction with The Department Of Elder Affairs State Of Florida.

This professional training is devoted to helping professionals improve their knowledge and skills, build stronger teams and deliver quality care to people with dementia and their families. Training and education programs are geared to professionals working in both community-based and residential care settings.

Our programs and trainings have been attended by a variety of professionals including: physicians, administrators, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, adult day service providers, activity staff, direct care providers, and staff trainers.

This programs deals with behavior management, assistance with activities of daily living to stress management for the caregiver.

Nevco Education also provided important training for care givers and medical staff thru the use of intensive training and educational videos made so you can better understand how Alzheimer’s disease effects your loved one and family or patient.

www.healthlibrary4u.com (Videos for the public) www.nevcoeducation.com (Videos for the health care professional)

 

Breast Cancer: Being Aware NEVCO Education

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What are the latest findings concerning breast and ovarian cancer?

Improved treatment and early detection through routine mammography in women over 40 years of age and in younger women with family history of breast cancer have improved the survival rate of breast cancer patients by 2% per year over the last ten years. In addition to getting regular mammograms, any changes in the breast should be evaluated by a physician.

Breast cancer symptoms vary widely — from lumps to swelling to skin changes — and many breast cancers have no obvious symptoms at all. Symptoms that are similar to those of breast cancer may be the result of non-cancerous conditions like infection or a cyst.

Breast self-exam should be part of your monthly health care routine, and you should visit your doctor if you experience breast changes. If you’re over 40 or at a high risk for the disease, you should also have an annual mammogram and physical exam by a doctor. The earlier breast cancer is found and diagnosed, the better your chances of beating it.

The actual process of diagnosis can take weeks and involve many different kinds of tests. Waiting for results can feel like a lifetime. The uncertainty stinks. But once you understand your own unique “big picture,” you can make better decisions. You and your doctors can formulate a treatment plan tailored just for you.

Nevco Education also provided important training for care givers and medical staff thru the use of intensive training and educational videos made so you can better understand how Brest cancer effects your loved one and family. (http://www.breastcancer.org)

www.healthlibrary4u.com (Videos for the public) www.nevcoeducation.com (Videos for the health care professional)

 

Alzheimer’s Disease And The Care Giver NEVCO Education

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Caregivers and Alzheimer’s disease…

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease is often a series of grief experiences as you watch memories disappear and skills erode. Initially, this process can go unnoticed until difficulties impact more areas of daily life and the disease can no longer be denied. For both caretakers and their loved ones, this often produces an emotional wallop of confusion, anger and sadness. If left unchecked, these feelings can last throughout a caregiver’s long journey.

This interviews conducted earlier this year helps illustrate the emotions that the care giver goes thru during a loved one illness.

The link provided is a great way to learn more about the care giver and Alzheimer’s disease. http://www.alz.org/

Nevco Education also provided important training for care givers and medical staff thru the use of intensive training and educational videos made so you can better understand how Alzheimer’s disease effects your loved one and family.

www.healthlibrary4u.com (Videos for the public) www.nevcoeducation.com (Videos for the health care professional)