Last week in the Nursing forum, members engaged in discussions ranging from practical tips to broader educational trends. A recurring theme centered around simplifying complex tasks for both nurses and patients, with several users sharing their innovative approaches. Other conversations delved into the future of continuing education and the small, everyday challenges faced in clinical settings, highlighting the community’s commitment to both professional growth and practical problem-solving.
This Week’s Hot Topics
One-page chemo day guide that calms
A member shared a concise guide designed to ease the stress of chemo days for patients. It’s worth checking out if you’re looking for a tool to enhance patient experiences. Read more here
Quick hack for a wobbly desk
Ever been frustrated by a shaky desk during a shift? This thread offers a simple solution that could save you from distraction. Read more here
Pocket tools our students actually use
Discover which tools nursing students find indispensable in their daily routines, offering insights into practical learning aids. Read more here
Where does CE go next
Join the conversation on the future of continuing education in nursing. Members are sharing their thoughts on what’s next and how to stay ahead. Read more here
Glucometer vanishes right before breakfast
A puzzling incident with a missing glucometer sparked discussions on equipment management and team communication. Read more here
When autocorrect changes SOAP to SOUP
A light-hearted thread about the unintended consequences of autocorrect in medical documentation. It’s a good reminder to double-check your notes. Read more here
I draft articles in Gmail first
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of using Gmail as a drafting tool for articles and documents, as shared by one of our members. Read more here
Barcode scanners timing out mid-pass
This discussion tackles the issue of barcode scanners timing out, affecting medication administration workflows. Solutions and tips are being shared. Read more here
Wishing you an insightful week ahead in our forum. Your contributions and curiosity make this community thrive.
Did a 1-page ‘chemo day’ handout that pairs a patient version (what to bring, premed timing, antiemetic schedule, who to call, QR to Chemotherapy | American Cancer Society) with a pocket nurse version (port status, labs, dose holds); it cut our first-visit teaching time in half. Only caveat: keep regimen-specific templates and a Spanish copy or it creates confusion.
We started giving a wallet-size “chemo day card” with simple icons for premeds/antiemetics, a QR to a Google Calendar template, and space for the infusion start time — a boarding pass for treatment day. It’s helped nervous first-timers, but we still do a quick teach-back since not everyone scans QR codes; we also print the NCI basics link (https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/chemotherapy) on it.
We print the guide in 16-pt with a Spanish back and add a thin magnet so it lives on the fridge with “call us if temp >= 100.4°F” in bold… @eevans55 your calendar QR pairs well; caveat: magnets vanish like socks, so we keep spares at checkout.