Tools to Help with Major Lab Values!

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10 жыл бұрын

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Hey guys!
Here are some tools that I use every day to help me make sure I don't miss any major lab values while on the job.
This is a brief intro, but if you all want to dive deeper into this and the critical thinking process that goes into each of the lab values post a comment and let me know!!!
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@angelawillard8319 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent education. Could you do a video on why each lab value is done or what for. Why the doctor is doing it and what nurses need to look for. Thank you.

@az4495 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this making this make better sense for me. I am a second semester nursing student and am feeling overwhelmed at times. I appreciate you!

@wstedpenguin 7 жыл бұрын

Since beginning pharmacology I am absolutely amazed by those of you who can rattle of medications and their side effects, nursing considerations, contraindications etc...This class is so overwhelming. Thank you for the videos!!

@lilyellena4022 9 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Thank you. I'm going to my clinicals tomorrow to pick a patient to work with. And when I look at the labs on the chart, I'll totally consider this! Awesome easy to remember ways!

@jennifernapoli2079 9 жыл бұрын

Can you please give advice on how to memorize lab values and what each means if they are decreased or increased? Thanks!

@randytomasso4139 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Short, INFORMATIVE and to the point. Also easy to understand. SO many people make looooong drawn out videos that are hard to focus on the "key facts." This was super helpful, thanks!

@nancyscott5735 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your informative videos. By the way, nursing age video is right on. I returned to school in late 40s and graduated at 51 as ADN. Your technicals are great review for returning after hiatus.

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

Nancy Scott Hi Nancy! Awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know!! xoxo!!

@lhicks62 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you Caroline! I appreciate that you are so willing to help us be better nurses!

@HappyElvy 10 жыл бұрын

Wow that was amazing! thank you so much-I have a clinical this Wednesday and will start using your great little table! So glad that I found your channel! Thank you one more time for valuable information!!!!Have a lovely evening!

@kevincrespo6012 10 жыл бұрын

Once again Caroline empowers us with another of her amazing video's. I get so excited when I find you like everywhere on youtube! You are a blessing! Another little tool for my tool belt yeay! Every time I check something out there you are....I hereby pledge to buy your book for the sake of you being so helpful. Sincerely KC

@empowern 10 жыл бұрын

Haha You are too funny :) Thank you Kevin for letting me know that the videos help you & empower you. You guys inspire me to be more creative & helpful... Thank you again for your interaction! I hope you love the book :) Lots of love, - Caroline

@ftmursem3072 5 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you for making this video. I'm going to start using this during my clinicals.

@rusty315 7 жыл бұрын

you are officially my favorite nurse on youtube!

@klingie84 10 жыл бұрын

Totally agree it Definitely does save time!

@thebestindewest 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was helpful.

@colombedenizard9270 6 жыл бұрын

so helpful ,thank you

@harighimire9030 6 жыл бұрын

helpful videos. I love them all.

@klingie84 10 жыл бұрын

Wonderful explanation especially for new nursing students! C these lab values everyday on the floor

@jessicaisolda196 5 жыл бұрын

video not only gave the educational info but also attached it to real life examples! I did really enjoy it and played it for my nursing friends! Thanks again!!! #EmpoweRNisthebest

@empowern 5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! Thanks so much for letting me know! And for sharing it :)

@ilumina05 10 жыл бұрын

I really loved the video thank you so much! The tips were very helpful :)

@mamaofianda8376 7 жыл бұрын

very helpful! thank you so much!

@PinupPanda 8 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so inspiring. Whenever I lose my motivation to study I check out your videos and they remind me that I can be a successful, healthy, life changing nurse. Please keep them coming :D

@empowern 8 жыл бұрын

+equineangel91 Ohh that sweet! Thank you for letting me know. It means so much. I will certainly keep it coming. See you soon. -xoxo

@kevinkinney9224 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for you time and knowledge. I'm a new nurse and you have helped me enormously

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

kevin kinney Hi Kevin! Your very welcome :) Thanks for letting me know that it helped!! xoxo - Caroline

@naeemahsabree6324 10 жыл бұрын

inspiring is an understandstatement...you are a blessing and mercy from the creator of us all....

@cashaldrarobinson3579 9 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, I need a video to help me remember common lab values and signs and symptoms when those electrolytes are low . Thanks a bunch for your time .

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

CaShaldra Robinson Awesome!! Thanks for letting me know!! I appreciate it! Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!! Much Love, - Caroline

@stephlu9684 10 жыл бұрын

nice tips, thank you from my future patients !

@kemahjacobs7993 7 жыл бұрын

great explanation

@HMR026 10 жыл бұрын

this video was super helpful.. thank you so much!

@empowern 10 жыл бұрын

HUGO RODRIGUEZ Awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know!! See you soon!! xoxo - Caroline

@Nightmare77X 10 жыл бұрын

You look really good in this video, and your book is going good so far.

@elisabethjanexo 10 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! So many good tips thank you so much!! :)

@empowern 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Elisabeth! Thank you so much for letting me know! I really appreciate it :) Looking forward to seeing you again very soon!! xoxo - Caroline

@balintcarmen1 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I love watching your videos. you are awesome :)

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

Carmen Balint Hi Carmen!! Thank you so much for the sweet comment! Stay focused & driven ;) See you soon! xoxo - Caroline

@TheMariannebanda 10 жыл бұрын

Luv this vid!

@ireyes909 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful videos, I use these and the mobile app "Nclex Nursing Tools" and I feel like I am retaining only the essential information.Thanks a bunch.

@satelite3336 9 жыл бұрын

just noticed the hbg, it must be hgb. great vid. thanks.

@aprils.6258 8 жыл бұрын

I love your videos....and yes you are very inspiring.

@empowern 8 жыл бұрын

+April S. I'm delighted! Thanks a lot for letting me know. It means so much. Looking forward to see you here again soon. -xoxo

@Workoutable44 10 жыл бұрын

Will you please do a video about blood gases and any tips you have on remembering them ? Thanks love your videos!

@empowern 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Nina! Thanks so much for the request! I do need to create a video for that :) See you soon! Much Love, - Caroline

@carolinap.2105 9 жыл бұрын

Hello, I was wondering if you can do a video about night shifts routine & any tips on how to stay awake, healthy snacks during night or how it is. Since I just got offered a night shift! That would be great!:) thank you so much I would really appreciate it❤️👍🏻

@kellituman891 7 жыл бұрын

Hi! I am a new grad RN. I was wondering if you could do a video about a few common critical thinking scenarios that one might encounter in a job interview. Thank you so much!

@NurseKillam 8 жыл бұрын

Great tips! My students will love this

@empowern 8 жыл бұрын

+NurseKillam HI Killam! It's a pleasure seeing you on here. I do hope this will help you out a lot as well as to your students. Can't wait to hear from you again. -xoxo

@TheRickoblitz 9 жыл бұрын

Great video! I like the idea of the diagram. Would you like to create a video on tips on memorizing lab values. They some lab values are worth memorizing but if you could just give tips on which of these values should i prioritize memorizing. I definitely won't memorize the whole lab book. Thank you and more power! :)

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

TheRickoblitz Thanks so much for the video idea! I really appreciate it :) See you soon!! Much Love, - Caroline

@lila10-gaming45 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love watching your videos. I'm a first semester nursing student. I really like your skills videos. Could you do one over physical assessment? Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

KELLY TWEEDY Hi Kelly! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!! I would love to do a physical assessment video.. I have received a lot of request for it.... thanks for the reminder... need to figure out a way to do it :) xoxo - Caroline

@ilikeblankets7329 9 жыл бұрын

great video thank you!!

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

sarah west Hi Sarah! Thanks so much for letting me know!! Really appreciate it :) xoxo - Caroline

@micanel5147 8 жыл бұрын

Definitely will be using

@empowern 8 жыл бұрын

+mica nelson Glad to hear. Let me know how it works for you. Stay in touch. -xoxo

@ilumina05 10 жыл бұрын

I was also wondering if you could make a video on your experience about taking the NCLEX, how did you prepare, did you take any supplemantal course for example Hurst or Kaplan reviews and if so did you like them or not and which would you recommend and just over all how you prepared for it. Im a senior in nursing school so the time to take the nclex and to prepare for it is fast approaching! So id truly appreciate your input and information :)

@NeilSoriano98 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!!

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

Neil Soriano You are so welcome! I'm glad to see you here. -xoxo!!

@Msros213 9 жыл бұрын

thank you!!! made it easy to understand :)

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

Michelle Ros You are so welcome dear. Thanks a lot for letting me know. It means a lot. -xoxo

@Mcclot1993 10 жыл бұрын

Sorry for both of the long comments and there are some others like bladder scans tracheostomy care changing peripheral dressing and iv solution and flushing iv lines and so on. Not to mentions doing health assessment auscultating heart and breath sounds, making care plans doing nursing notes and charting and always reassessing your patients. I got a med surg book at home do nurses really schedule diagnostic tests and perform other than an EKG or does a med surg book go over it for BG Info

@texasredc 10 жыл бұрын

Taking NCLEX this week. Thanks for the Lab Value >----< & >--l--l--< Awesome tools!

@katherinethompson7780 7 жыл бұрын

I heard lab values are asked on Nclex! Thank you! Love you!

@empowern 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Katherine! They absolutely are - of course depends on which questions you get... Love you too!!

@Mcclot1993 10 жыл бұрын

alright. One thing about nursing school. What makes it so hard. I hear like the information is not really that hard to learn but I hear it goes at such a fast pace and they throw so much information at you at once is what makes it difficult. I am sure they have pop quizzes as well they appear randomly. Do you have to learn any algebra in nursing math. I also hear they try to trick you on tests where all the answers to the question is right but there is one where is most important.

@Melanie-le6mw 9 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your awesome!!!!

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

Summer Goodlow Hi Summer!! Thanks so much!! You are awesome too ;) loves!!

@Melanie-le6mw 9 жыл бұрын

:) Hey do u have any contact info ? I need to ask some major questions like seriously; That would be great if you could EmpoweRN

@Mcclot1993 10 жыл бұрын

Wound care applying a dry sterile dressing, apply a saline moistened dressing applying different kinds of wound vac, May I ask what is collecting a wound culture is Inserting a NG tube, administering a tube feeding, removing an NG tube, blood glucose testing, irrigating an NG tube assist with bed pan and urinal (CNA work) inserting and removing catheters administering an enema changing and emptying colostomies using pulse ox suctioning airways, giving oxygen, doing blood transfusion

@polysuazo3209 9 жыл бұрын

thank youuuuu

@empowern 9 жыл бұрын

poly suazo You are so welcome! -xoxo!!

@Mcclot1993 10 жыл бұрын

I was reading a medical surgical nursing book that I have and it talked about these diagnostic tests and etc. How long did they stay on one thing in nursing school. You cannot learn on how to do a basic head to toe assessment in one week it takes time or learnin gon how to start an IV and all the lab skills. what is a patient flow chart. Does school also teach you how to work in the ICU,ER, L&D, or OR. Personally I feel like I would like a med surg floor. what is the telemetry unit like.

@703411 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Caroline! Can you do a video on IV infusions with multiple Meds at the same time. Thank you!

@empowern 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Priscilla! I am going to do that as soon as supplies become available :) So stay tuned ;) Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Much Love, - Caroline

@703411 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Caroline :)))

@AndreandNessa4ever 10 жыл бұрын

What is your advice on choosing a nursing school?

@Mcclot1993 10 жыл бұрын

I know nurses are trained to read ekg patterns and can hook them up to a patient. Are they also trained to do and or prepare patients for x rays, MRI and CT scans etc.

@yyb7027 7 жыл бұрын

nice video

@Mcclot1993 10 жыл бұрын

I assume that would be medical surgical nursing. what are the other classes fundamentals of nursing, pharmacology, mental health nursing aka psychiatric, maternal and new born nursing, pediatric nursing. Let me know if I missed any subjects.

@Mcclot1993 10 жыл бұрын

What subject in nursing school do you learn major lab values in.

@lilypoppy1962 7 жыл бұрын

my hemo stuff was 7.4 and my doctor told me to take vitamins. should i get a new doctor? i honestly thought i might die becuase i had heart issues and tried to survive work in the meanwhile i didnt want to get fired lol but my heart felt awful. months past and i made it things went normal and yet now i have developed have heart issues and am now on a cardiac montor. no but seriously should i find a new doctor? are they supposed to order blood transfusions?

@Mcclot1993 10 жыл бұрын

What are all the clinical skills you learn in school Let me know if I miss anything Vital signs (Assessing temperature, resp, BP, pulse rates Administering medications by , orally ,IM, intradermal, Subq, starting IV, Adding medicatin to IV solution container, administering iv medication by piggyback administering eye and ear irrigation providing pre operative and post operative care for patients ( that's only for the OR correct) giving bed baths and assisting with personal needs (CNA work)

@kayla-gi9yx 10 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!! I have one question.. I'm thinking about going to school to get an associate degree for a registered nurse. But I don't want to start off getting an lpn licence. Is it's okay for me to skip doing lpn stuff and go straight to getting my associate for a rn? Please help!!!!!! Much love :)

@empowern 10 жыл бұрын

kayla:) Definitely Kayla! There is not need to take the LPN programs. You can go straight to associate degree RN or even bachelor degree RN! I hope this helps!! sorry for my delay in response.. got a lil behind :) See you soon! xoxo - Caroline

@Mcclot1993 10 жыл бұрын

Is this true

@mariecastin8887 10 жыл бұрын

This video is helpful. I want to take My board exam for LPN for a second time. Can you please help me with the content?

@dixitapatel3651 6 жыл бұрын

hi can i some more videos please

@alainsabum 7 жыл бұрын

Never give potassium IV PUSH

@Mcclot1993 10 жыл бұрын

So they test your critical thinking skills. I want nursing school to be a great experience not something that will scar me forever. It discourages me so much just when I thought I had being a nurse figured out more questions pop into my mind. Like are nurses allowed to perform diagnostic tests like MRI or CT scans or anything else I thought techncians and doctors did all them. I know nurses are trained to read ekg patterns and can obtain them as ordered.