Stroke Journal of Nursing
My Experience as a Stroke Nurse
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As a stroke nurse, the role involves providing high-quality clinical care and offering emotional support to patients and families during challenging times. Stroke care requires medical expertise, empathy, and critical thinking. Nurses assess neurological function, administer medications, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive recovery. The rehabilitation phase involves guiding patients through recovery while addressing their physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Nurses also educate patients and families on stroke prevention and lifestyle changes. The role is deeply rewarding as it allows nurses to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life while continuously learning and advocating for stroke awareness and prevention.
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Take A Minute to Listen, It Could Save a Life
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Listening for a carotid bruit might help save a life. Stroke cases are increasing and are debilitating to patients and their families. Listening to the carotids for one minute each time you listen to the heart since a 2mm carotid luminal narrowing can cause a bruit. If a bruit is detected, report this finding to the primary care provider to help curb the upward trend of strokes.
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The Blessing: A Nurse's Story
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It was nine o’clock pm and I was walking briskly out of Recovery Room, knowing I had to be back the next day at six am. Though in a hurry, I purveyed the family waiting room to see if there were any visitors who needed help after the patient representative had gone home. I immediately noticed a lone woman with an anxious look on her face. As it turned out, her daughter-in-law had just been transferred to Intensive Care. Instead of waiting for one of our transporters, I decided to take her up myself. As we headed down the hall, she stated: “I bet you’re trying to leave, aren’t you?” I affirmed her observation. I added that, it was quite all right. We arrived at the particular ICU where her daughter-in-law was transferred, and upon talking with the patient’s RN, I was able to let her in right away. She turned to me and said: “Thank you; you will be blessed.”
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