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A Profile in Nursing Excellence
Narrated by Patricia Yoder Wise, Dean of the School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, this program is designed to help get young nursing professionals off to a good start. Focusing not only on the qualities, characteristics and dedication necessary to succeed in nursing, this program also discusses misconceptions surrounding the nursing field. After examination of this presentation and taking the informative self-test, a student can better determine if he or she has what it takes to enter the nursing field. Study guide included. 14 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 921 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Communication for Nursing Competence
Effective communication is essential in the workplace. It takes on a more significant meaning when working in health care. The relationship that nurses have between physicians, patients, and colleagues is extremely important. The success of that relationship depends on the nurse's ability to communicate and to carry out specific tasks. This program examines communication practices of nurses in a variety of settings. Study guide included. 16 min. c1994 Stock Number: 922 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Get The Facts: Prepare For a Career in Nursing
The right preparation equals a successful career. Although this equation may seem simple, every element must be in place for a successful career in nursing. Timely and appropriate, this videotape encourages students to discover the health industry while in high school. In addition, administrators from nursing programs discuss the options that are available in this competitive and fulfilling profession. Study guide included. Quiz included. 21 min. ©1997 Stock Number: 923 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Nursing: Opportunities Unlimited
From the emergency room to flying in a helicopter, nurses representing twelve specializations will introduce students to exhilarating and rewarding career opportunities. Follow the professionals through their daily routine as they share the challenges and rewards of their career. This program is ideal for anyone interested in a career in health care. Study guide included. 25 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 924 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Patient Assessment: Vision
An eye examination is demonstrated using the Snellen Eye Chart. In addition, the procedure for assessing functional vision is demonstrated and visual acuity is explained in detail. Everything from the supplies needed to the areas that must be documented are covered in this informative videotape. Also included is near vision testing, pupil response and gross screening. This program is especially valuable because students will see the eye exam from start to finish and will even hear what the nurse says to the patient upon the patient's arrival. In essence, not only will students learn about administering an eye exam, but they will also learn about the importance of effective communication. 11 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 908 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Patient Assessment: Measurements
Accuracy is important when a patient's measurements are determined. A patient's weight must be recorded accurately because it often is considered when the dosage of medicine is prescribed. Because weight and height are often correlated to see if a patient is within a normal weight range, these measurements are routine tasks that need to be mastered by every nurse. In this easy-to-understand videotape, cheerful music plays in the background as a student nurse demonstrates how to weigh an adult and an infant. The height of infants, routinely measured to monitor growth, is shown with a parent and student nurse cooperating together in the process. 11 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 909 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Patient Assessment: Hearing
Because a nurse may do some simple hearing testing as a screening to determine the need for more extensive testing, a nurse must observe the patient's responses carefully. This video program shows a hearing examination that is administered by a student nurse using the Weber's and Rinne's Tests for hearing. The patient hearing assessment program with its excellent graphics and definitions makes it a must-see videotape for any student who wants to learn how to administer a basic hearing examination. 12 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 910 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Hot and Cold Applications
Students are presented with valuable information concerning both hot and cold applications in this live-action videotape. Because warm, wet compresses must be sterile if there is break in the skin, nurses must follow a series of steps in order to perform the procedure properly. Also demonstrated is the step-by-step cold application procedure. Interaction between the patient and nurse is stressed, emphasizing the importance of effective communication. 20 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 911 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Infection Control: Hands
Thorough handwashing is essential in order to help control the spread of infection. In this interactive presentation, opportunities to pause the videotape and engage in classroom discussions are provided. This concise, but complete videotape outlines in specific detail the nine steps that a nurse should follow in order to be certain that his or her hands are clean. 8 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 913 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Infection Control: Room
Throughout a patient's stay in the hospital, a nurse has the responsibility to clean the area immediately around the patient. Students will learn the proper cleaning procedures as well as the proper supplies to use during the cleaning process. The importance of wearing clean gloves, using plenty of sterile supplies and following an organized, systematic approach to cleaning is emphasized. 10 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 914 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Patient Environment: Bed
Making an unoccupied bed is a routine duty of most nurses. The bed making procedure is simple, but it is important to the patient because it affects how the patient feels and, if the bed has become soiled, it can help to avoid the spread of infection. Making an occupied bed is not as difficult as it may sound. In order to maintain the patient safety during the process, the nurse must follow basic guidelines. Pleats and folds as well as how to miter a corner are clearly explained and demonstrated. Throughout this informative presentation the patient and nurse work together in a cooperative manner. 25 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 915 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Patient Movement: Safety Device Application
When safety devices are needed, the nurse must be skilled at applying and maintaining them in a manner that will prevent injury and protect the patient. The videotape shows how to fasten and unfasten safety devices and how to apply necessary padding material as well as how to secure the ties. Students are shown precisely how to apply wrist and limb restraints and how to apply mittens, belts and a vest to a patient. Three areas to check regarding patient safety are outlined and documentation procedures are presented. 13 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 905 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Safety: Body Mechanics
The day-to-day routine of a nurse requires bending, lifting, twisting and numerous other body movements. The body mechanic program shows the safe way to stand and sit, bend and lift, reach for an object and adjust an overbed table. 6 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 912 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Personal Care: Shampooing Hair
Shampooing is an important procedure because it aids in the health maintenance of the patient's hair and scalp. It also contributes to the patient's self-esteem and increases their comfort while confined to the bed. Through this live-action presentation, students are shown how to apply the trough method and are taken through the shampooing process from start to finish. 13 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 903 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00]
Personal Care: A Back Rub
Most patients can benefit physically and psychologically from a good back rub. This new videotape shows students the correct procedure to follow when they administer a back rub. Topics covered include the importance of proper hand placement on the back and certain hand motion techniques that insure a proper back rub. Evaluation guidelines and areas that require reporting are also discussed in this informative videotape. 9 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 907 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Vital Signs: The Thermometer
Temperature is frequently assessed both in the health care facility and in the home. This videotape shows the correct procedure for using the mercury, electronic and tympanic thermometers. Safety precautions and a description of the equipment needed to perform the procedures are also included. Students will learn the various planning and implementation procedures associated with correctly determining a patient's temperature. 18 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 900 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Vital Signs: Assessing a Pulse
Focusing on the information a student needs to know to assess a patient's pulse, this is a must-see presentation for a first-year nursing student. Supervised behind the scenes by a trained medical instructor, a student nurse identifies the Apical, Radial and Pedal pulse sites. Students are not only shown the supplies they will need, but they are also shown how to assess the regularity and volume of their patient's pulse. The four important items to document are also listed and a five item criteria is given to make students comfortable with the evaluation process. 15 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 901 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Vital Signs: Blood Pressure
Learning to determine blood pressure is perhaps the most complex vital signs technique to master. Students are shown the appropriate methods for taking a patient's blood pressure. The five important times when a patient's blood pressure should not be obtained from a limb are itemized. Cautionary notes and situations to analyze during the procedure are covered in detail. Systolic and diastolic reading procedures are also clearly defined. 10 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 902 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
Vital Signs: The Thermometer
Temperature is frequently assessed both in the health care facility and in the home. This videotape shows the correct procedure for using the mercury, electronic and tympanic thermometers. Safety precautions and a description of the equipment needed to perform the procedures are also included. Students will learn the various planning and implementation procedures associated with correctly determining a patient's temperature. 18 min. ©1994 Stock Number: 900 F.O.B. List Price US$49.00
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