Thinking Tuesdays
by Niamh Fleming
1. Practical Sessions
2. Resources
3. Whatsapp Group
4. Guest Speakers
5. Physio: CPAP/ BIPAP/ Trachy/ C-circuit
6. Neurovascular Nurse
7. TVN/Link Nurse: Moisture Associated Dermatitis. Wound Management
8. TPN: How to set it up/Manage at ward level
9. Multiple Choice Questions
10. Sharing of Articles/Weekly PDFs
11. Encourages Critical Thinking. Case Study
12. Topics Covered
13. Anatomy & Physiology
14. Endocrine Disorders
15. Neurogenic Bowel & Bladder
16. Pituitary Tumours
17. SAH/SDH/EDH/ICH
18. Monroe- Kellie Hypothesis
19. Intercranial Pressure
20. Spinal Microdisc/ Laminectomy/PLIF/Disectomy.
21. Tumours of the Brain & Spine
22. GCS/Spinal Assessment
23. External Drains/ EVDs & Lumbar drains
24. Circle of Willis
25. Seizures: Types of Seizures/ Management of seizures/ AEDs
26. Deteriorating Patien:t: Airway Management, Intubation Process, Correct Transfer of Patient.
27. Weekly/Bi weekly sessions
28. Displayed on an educational board in staff room in Adams McConnell ward
29. Benefits
30. Peer to peer learning envoirnment
31. Ward Education Folder
32. TBI Nurse: Life after TBI, Resources, NRH- whos eligible? Headways
33. Audit Nurses: KPIs, SAH transfer stats.
34. Occupational Therapy: Patient Postioning suggestions, Pressure Ulcer Preventions
35. SALT: How can we communicate better with aphasic/Dysphasic/Hearing loss/ Visual Loss.
36. Where?
37. Sharing personal experiences
38. Create an open learning atmosphere inclusive of all.
39. Encourages improved communication through growing knowledge and confidence. Improved communication with families and patients.
40. Continuous element of educational support all year for adaptation and student nurses.
