Nursing with Dr. Hobbick

Nursing considerations for patients taking antibacterial medications. 

A quick run through medications that are used to control or reduce inflammation. I review NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Antigout, and DMARDs. Including the most important points to know about each from a nursing perspective. 

Our first episode dedicated to a class of medications. This episode we explore the autonomic nervous system and medications that can affect it called Adrenergic and Cholinergic Medications.

The balance of electrolytes is a delicate thing, and at the same time our bodies are general pretty good at maintaining it!  Lets talk about ways electrolyte imbalance can affect our patients. 

I was introduced to the Wisdom App recently. This app was founded by Dayo Akinrinade and according to their website "Talk LIVE with experts on everything. Be Inspired by Social Audio on the world's largest mentorship platform." Check it out here and on the Wisdom App. 

Osmosis, osmolality, osmolarity, and fluid balance. How hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure drive filtration in our capillaries to deliver nutrients and remove wastes. 

Safety and quality are critical when discussing medication administration. Let's discuss nursing considerations and medication administration.

When administering medications to special populations there are certain considerations that the nurse should be aware of. In this episode, we will explore how some normal processes of aging can affect our patients' pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as well as other important consideration when administering medications to the geriatric population. 

Things nurses should consider when administering medications to pediatric populations. 

Nursing care of patients with visual or auditory issues. 

Nursing care of patients in pain. 

Pharmacokinetics- pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics with a nursing twist.

The nursing process, including a brief introduction to the NCSBON Clinical Judgement Measurement Model. 

Nursing considerations at the end of life.

Chronic and Rehabilitative nursing highlights. 

Nursing care highlights for aging and older adults.