Bodhi Nursing Education

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Case-based simulation is a great way to equip nursing students as well as in-service professionals with the most important skill of critical thinking while caring for their patients.

Bodhi Health Education is excited to announce the completion of Phase 1 of its Nursing Simulation platform with over 80 real-life simulated cases developed in collaboration with K.J Somaiya College of Nursing, Mumbai under the leadership and guidance of the Principal, Prof. Dr. Avani Oke.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭?
1. Focus on the critical-thinking skills while performing practical procedures on patients
2. Focus on the common & critical nursing errors while performing procedures and their impact
3. Multi-branching scenarios which can occur due to certain complications that can arise for the patient due to errors, patient condition or response to medication
4. Checklist of the evidence-based protocol for performing the procedures
5. Personalized learning paths with 360-degree feedback for each learner

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝?
1. Medical-Surgical
2. Obstetrics & Gynecology
3. Pediatrics
4. Diabetes management

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐦?
1. Nursing students
2. In-service professionals working in public & private healthcare
Faculty/Educator

Phase 2, will commence with peer-review and technology implementation of the product on Bodhi's simulation platform.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Principal of K.J. Somaiya College, Prof. Dr. Avani Oke, H.O.D of Medical-Surgical department, Prof. Dr. Sushma Pandey, H.O.D of Pediatrics department, Prof. Ranitha Kurien, H.O.D of Obs & Gynae department, Prof. Shweta Naik along with all the other faculty members for their sincere efforts in completing Phase 1.

For academic partnerships, pedagogical research or any inquiries about the simulation product please write to us at [email protected]
Bodhi Nursing Education Somaiya Vidyavihar University

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*LIFE AS A DIABETES NURSE*

Day8: *Conclusion*

A diabetes nurse role is essential for understanding and refining diabetes patient care. They have a varied and growing role that is critical to diabetes care. Diabetes nurses impact diabetes patients’ experiences in hospital. Education of patients and healthcare professionals, direct patient care and reducing inpatient harms, reducing length of stay and hospital admissions, and an increase in patient satisfaction are few of the outcomes of having a diabetes nurse in a facility.

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Life as a Diabetes Nurse - Bodhi Health Education Diabetes nurse mainly takes care of the patients diagnosed with Diabetes, a disease that inhibits the production and absorption of insulin in the body. The priority work of a diabetes nurse is

*LIFE AS A DIABETES NURSE*

Day7: *Career Opportunity for Diabetic Nurses*

A diabetic nurse is not only limited to a hospital setting but their role is widespread. They can render their services in the community or other institutes. They can perform further specialization in diabetic courses i.e. Certificate in diabetes, advanced certificate in diabetes and fellowship in diabetes which would help them excel further in their careers. These are sequence of graded courses which would lead to better understanding about diabetes and its management. These are self-paced courses that definitely helps to enhance practical skills and makes one clinically sound.

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Life as a Diabetes Nurse - Bodhi Health Education Diabetes nurse mainly takes care of the patients diagnosed with Diabetes, a disease that inhibits the production and absorption of insulin in the body. The priority work of a diabetes nurse is

*LIFE AS A DIABETES NURSE*

Day6: *Outcomes of a diabetes nurse*

The Diabetes nursing workforce is important in diabetes care. They help in improving patient experience and outcomes. The outcomes of their actions includes:

- Reduction in average length of patient stay in hospital
- Prevention of hospital admissions
- Increase both patient and staff self-efficacy
- Reduced inpatient problems and complications
- Improved patient satisfaction
- Improved cost-effectiveness.

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Life as a Diabetes Nurse - Bodhi Health Education Diabetes nurse mainly takes care of the patients diagnosed with Diabetes, a disease that inhibits the production and absorption of insulin in the body. The priority work of a diabetes nurse is

*LIFE AS A DIABETES NURSE*

Day5: *Factors associated with diabetes nurse:*

The factors associated with the diabetes nurse are basically related to their skills and attributes. They are:

1. Personal traits
2. Communication skills
3. Competency
4. Knowledge
5. Empathy
6. Interpersonal skills

Diabetes nurse skill and knowledge development faces challenges. Lack of long-term job security can also result in recruitment and retainment difficulties.

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Life as a Diabetes Nurse - Bodhi Health Education Diabetes nurse mainly takes care of the patients diagnosed with Diabetes, a disease that inhibits the production and absorption of insulin in the body. The priority work of a diabetes nurse is

*LIFE AS A DIABETES NURSE*

Day4: *Factors associated with patients includes*

Patient’s characteristics
1. Age
2. Gender
3. Education
4. Life style
5. Perception of illness
6. Well being
7. Baseline knowledge of the disease condition
8. Family support

Psychological factors
1. Anxiety, stress and depression
2. Lack of self-efficacy
3. Lack of expectations from diabetes education

Economical factors

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Life as a Diabetes Nurse - Bodhi Health Education Diabetes nurse mainly takes care of the patients diagnosed with Diabetes, a disease that inhibits the production and absorption of insulin in the body. The priority work of a diabetes nurse is

*LIFE AS A DIABETES NURSE*

Day3: *Barriers encountered by Diabetes nurse*

There are multiple factors that causes a barrier to diabetes education and implementation in their lifestyle. Patient education is a cornerstone in diabetes management. Patients, themselves may cause barriers to learning and nurse might find it challenging on their part. They are usually classified into factors associated with patients and factors associated with diabetes nurse.

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*LIFE AS A DIABETES NURSE*

Day2: *Roles of Diabetes Nurses includes:*

The priority work of a diabetes nurse is:

- Monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Working closely with physicians, Nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Restore fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Correction of metabolic functions
- Management of underlying cause of diabetes and its process
- Prevention of complications associated with Diabetes
- Educating patients about diabetes and the disease process-medication, diet and nutritional monitoring; foot care, prevention and care of complications; blood glucose monitoring and the techniques of self-monitoring, self-administration of insulin injection
- Development of an educational programs for diabetic patients, staff and families.
- Assisting patients in monitoring blood glucose for the purpose of medication control and adjustment for both insulin and non-insulin dependent diabetics
- Encourage healthy life style that includes diet control, exercise, weight control.
- Providing continuous assessment and recommendations for further treatment of patient/family and adjustments in the plan of care.
- Creating awareness of how mental health like stress, anxiety or depression can affect diabetes
- Assessment of documents and planning interventions for patients

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Life as a Diabetes Nurse - Bodhi Health Education Diabetes nurse mainly takes care of the patients diagnosed with Diabetes, a disease that inhibits the production and absorption of insulin in the body. The priority work of a diabetes nurse is