BETA-BLOCKERS (Ends in “lol”): also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Lowers blood pressure by reducing the heart rate, heart’s workload and heart’s output. EXAMPLES: Acebutolol Atenolol Betaxolol...
ICU NURSES AND DOCTORS AT KATH ASKED TO SELF-QUARANTINE AFTER EXPOSURE TO COVID-19
According to an internal memo from the Directorate of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), it has been revealed that most of the nurses and doctors at the Intensive Care Unit have...
168 NURSES AND MIDWIVES TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 AS OF JUNE 3RD, 2020.
As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 increases, more nurses and midwives are getting infected each day. According to the secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Mr. David...
MORE HEALTHCARE WORKERS GETTING INFECTED OF COVID-19 AS OVER 88 CASES CONFIRMED
As the number of confirmed covid-19 cases in Ghana increases, more healthcare workers especially nurses and midwives are getting infected each day. On May 12, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association...
OVER 30 NURSES AND MIDWIVES TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, 250 UNDER QUARANTINE.
According to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, over 30 nurses and midwives have tested positive for COVID-19. These nurses and midwives are currently being managed at the treatment centers. In...
COVID-19, THE FATE OF PERSONS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE PSYCHIATRIC FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKERS
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that persons with mild symptoms of COVID-19 should be managed at home. Such persons, according to WHO’s prescription must constantly keep in touch with health care...
GHANA COVID-19 CASES NOW AT 287 WITH 73 NEW CASES
Ghana now has 73 new confirmed cases making a total of 287. According to the Ghana Health Service, the spike in number of confirmed cases was due to enhanced contact tracing and testing that was carried out. 26 of the...
GRNMA TO PROVIDE FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR NURSES AND MIDWIVES IN LOCKED DOWN COVID-19 AREAS
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has assured members of free transportation for members in locked down covid-19 areas. This was revealed by the president of the association this morning in a Facebook...
Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In Ghana Rises to 68 As At 25 March 2020
As at the morning of 25 March 2020, a total of sixty-eight (68) cases including two (2) deaths have been confirmed. Sixty-six (66) of these confirmed cases are being managed in isolation. The sudden spike in case...
GHANA’S COVID-19 CASES JUMPS TO 52
Ghana has recorded 25 additional cases of covid-19, making a total of 52. This was announced by the Health Minister, Kweku Agyeman Manu. According to the Minister, the 25 confirmed cases were among the 1,030 people who...
Nursing Procedures and Skills
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT – NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF GHANA
Prologue The Nurses and Midwives’ Council is the statutory body responsible for the Nursing and Midwifery professions and in particular, with the organization of the training and education of Nurses and Midwives...
NURSING INTERVENTIONS|BLOOD TRANSFUSION
Verify doctor’s order. Inform the client and explain the purpose of the procedure. Check for cross matching and grouping to ensure compatibility Obtain and record baseline vital signs Practice strict asepsis At least 2...
Notes
INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS: TYPES AND USES (PART 1)
NORMAL SALINE (NS) DESCRIPTION 0.9% NaCl in Water Crystalloid Solution Isotonic (308 mOsm) USES Increases circulating plasma volume when red cells are adequate Shock Fluid replacement in patients with diabetic...
Streptomycin Sulfate (Streptomycin)
Streptomycin Sulfate (Streptomycin) is a common antibiotic used usually against tuberculosis. Streptomycin inhibits CHON synthesis of gram (-) bacteria. Generic Name streptomycin sulfate Drug Class Antibiotic, anti...
CLARITHROMYCIN (BIAXIN)
CLARITHROMYCIN (BIAXIN) Description Clarithromycin (Biaxin) is a macrolide antibiotic. Generic Name clarithromycin (klar ith‘ ro my sin) Brand Name Biaxin Biaxin XL Drug Class Macrolide antibiotic Pregnancy Category C...
Lifestyle
WHY ARE MOST NURSES AND MIDWIVES IN GHANA NOT WEARING THE SCRUB?
It is very common practice to see most nurses and midwives wear their uniform at the workplace. I mean the same uniform they wore from the house and that will be the same uniform they will wear back to the house. The...
DO YOU KNOW THAT GOING FOR NIGHT SHIFTS CAN CAUSE CHRONIC HEART DISEASES?
Night Shifts! To some nurses it is something very unpleasant and they never like seeing it on the roster. The idea of leaving your comfortable bed at home makes one unhappy. But what can you do? That’s the job we find...
EVERYTHING IS THE NURSE’S FAULT!
There’s no doubt that nursing is one of the most dangerous and stressful job and yet it is not accorded with the rightful remuneration.... Read more
Qualities Of Great Nurses
Nurses carry a great responsibility on their shoulder. Nurses’ profession make a difference in the lives of people who needs and appreciate the care they give. Nurses perform their duties with their heart to every...
Reasons Why You Should Date A Nurse
How does a nurse convince someone outside the medical field that beneath that strange work stories about bodily functions and work schedule, there’s a great partner? When you are casting about for dating...
The Birth of a Nurse: Uplink with Joyce Dede Tettegah
To the everyday person, a birthday is simply a day to celebrate one’s birth. A moment to recount the uncertainty-filled journey that one has lived over the period. A time to look back, reflect and appreciate...
