Vital Skills for Vital Signs: Episode 88

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As a new nursing student, it’s absolutely vital that your vital signs assessments be totally on point. After all, the MDs and RNs are counting on YOU to provide reliable information about their patients. If you’re feeling a lot of pressure, don’t worry. I’ve got you!

In this podcast episode, I’m sharing with you all the best tips for taking vital signs like a pro. You’ll learn all kinds of great info like how axillary temps differ from oral temps, the best way to palpate a brachial pulse and how to count respirations without your patient changing their breathing pattern on you (you’re so sneaky!). 

Ready to learn some tools you can use on your very next clinical day? Then pop in those ear buds and let’s get to work!

Read more about vital signs: https://straightanursingstudent.com/vital-signs-tips/

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