Wound management is one of the cornerstones of good nursing care. Effective care of wounds extends far beyond the application of the wound dressing. Nurses and nursing assistants may be required to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of wounds and in order to fulfill these roles, it is critical to have an understanding of the several basic procedures involved. In this program we examine skin anatomy, the classification of wounds, procedures, dressings, and documentation. Knowledge in each of these areas will allow nurses and nursing assistants to make well informed decisions about wound care and ultimately play an active part in promoting the healing process.
Subjects: Specific Career Information
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Career Pathways in Building
In this Australian-made, curriculum-fit program we take a look at the building industry and the vast array of careers that are available. We investigate key jobs in carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, electrical work, architecture and real estate. Through the presentation of a number of industry snapshots, the program provides a major overview of all the career options available and highlights the training and experience required to work in that industry. Interviews with key representatives from the industry including the Master Builders Association, and other people working in various jobs, provide a great deal of information about the breadth of the industry.
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Ethics and Legal Concepts in Nursing: Introduction
This program provides an introduction to ethics in the context of nursing practice and health care. The program explores concept definitions used in health care, the philosophical principles of health care and the process of ethical decision making. A brief commentary from experienced nurses, a nursing academic and a clinical nurse, explores the sometimes complex issues of ethics in nursing practice and health care. This program offers an overview of key points and provides a starting point for exploring ethical issues in nursing practice and health care.
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Ethics and Legal Concepts in Nursing: Consent
Nurses deal with people and often those with whom they deal are highly vulnerable. Nurses have a duty of care to patients and their professional demands ethical behaviour and treatment of those in their care at all times. This program deals with patients and consent. The following chapters are included: Consent in Health Care Overview, Common Dilemma’s Case Study 1, Common Dilemma’s Case Study 2, Ethical Issues for Consent, Legal Issues for Consent and Professional Issue for Consent.
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Cultural Diversity in Nursing Practice
Professional nursing requires a highly sophisticated set of communication skills. Every day, nurses must effectively communicate with people of differing religions, ages, sexes and cultures. To deliver the most appropriate and effective medical treatment to such a broad spectrum of people, nurses must have an understanding of the way different cultures interact. Framed as a discussion forum, this program offers a starting point for training in transcultural nursing.
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Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcers
At some point in their careers, most nurses and nursing assistants will care for patients at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are distressing, debilitating and difficult to manage. Yet in many cases pressure ulcers are readily preventable. In this program we see how understanding the causes and staging of pressure ulcers can lead to improved management. We also determine the best ways to assess a patient’s risk of developing them, and discuss preventative actions like correct positioning and turning, measures that can be taken to protect skin integrity, and early intervention and treatment options.
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Career Pathways in Retail
Every day retail plays a part in our lives, whether it is grabbing a bite to eat, shopping for that perfect outfit or working in the industry itself. Retail is so common – it’s hard to imagine life without it. This Australian-made, curriculum fit program highlights the large number of jobs available in retail, and the range of skills required, as well as the specialty job options available. We hear from the Head of Programs at the Australian Retailers Association and people who work within the industry. We also highlight the clearly defined pathways available in the industry and the large number of training courses available.
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City Vets
Dedicated teams of vets face daily tragedies and triumphs. City Vets takes viewers behind the scenes at some of Toronto’s busiest animal care clinics, covering their day to day activities and providing a comprehensive look at what goes on at a pet care facility. The dedicated teams of vets take care of everything from accidental injuries to terminal illnesses with the steady stream of cases taking them to the limits of their skills and expertise.
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Math Wiz Adds Web Tools to Take Education to New Limits
From a bedroom in the San Francisco Bay area, Salman Khan is using the Web to teach math and science to millions. Spencer Michels reports on how the non-profit Kahn Academy is providing educational materials through its free YouTube video library.
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Customer Service Excellence in the Retail Industry
The modern retail environment is extremely competitive. With online trading, the personal shopper is becoming more price aware which means that the retailer can no longer just meet customer needs. Today it’s vital that retailers anticipate and exceed their customer’s expectations. Indeed going beyond expectations has become the key point of difference in the retailer’s quest to grow. This exciting program examines how several award-winning retailers achieve customer service excellence. It examines who customers are, defines products, facilities and services, explores the vital role that good communication plays, looks at the most effective ways to handle complaints, and examines how best to serve customers with special needs. This is a practical and informative look at customer service excellence in the modern retail industry.