Category: Nursing Skills

 Introduction Identify yourself (name, job and location) Example: “Hello, I’m Andrea I am the nurse taking care of your patient William Jones in Room 502.” Situation Patient’s age and gender, their current status (are they stable yes or no), why are you calling?“I am calling because…”“I have noticed a recent change…” “I have received lab results…”Example: “Mr. … Continue reading ISBAR

Used to assess baby’s growth and development.   +/- 2 weeks variance Shouldn’t be completely flat Measuring too big Polyhydramnios (Too much Amniotic Fluid) Macrosomia (Big Baby) Multiples Measuring too small Oligohyrdramnios (Not Enough Amniotic Fluid) IUGR