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The document discusses the importance of specialization in nursing, highlighting how it enhances patient care and contributes to the nursing profession. It lists various nursing specialties and emphasizes the role of medical terminology in effective communication and patient safety. Additionally, it outlines best practices for ensuring patient safety, optimizing care, and maintaining legal standards in healthcare settings.

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Presented by: Dianne A. Nuñal &


Roiz Quillao
FIELDS AND
AREAS IN
NURSING
WHY IS
SPECIALIZATION
IS IMPORTANT?
Specialized nursing practice not only
enhances patient care but also contributes to
the advancement of the nursing profession
as a whole. By focusing on a specific patient
population or medical condition, nurses
develop a deep understanding of the
complexities associated with their field,
leading to improved clinical outcomes and
patient satisfaction. With ongoing
advancements in medicine, some areas
1. Advanced Practice
Registered Nursing (APRN)
2. Ambulatory Care
Nursing
3. Cardiac Nursing
4. Case Management
Nursing
5. Community or Public
Nursing
6. Critical Care
Nursing
7. Dialysis Nursing
8. Disaster Nursing
9. Gastroenterology
Nursing
10. Genetics Nursing
11. Geriatric Nursing
12. Holistic Nursing
13. Medical-Surgical
Nursing
14. Mental Health
Nursing
15. Midwifery Nursing
16. Neonatal Nursing
17. Neuroscience
Nursing
18. Obstetrical
Nursing
19. Occupational Health
Nursing
20. Oncology Nursing
21. Orthopedic
Nursing
22. Ostomy Nursing
23. Palliative Care
Nursing
24. Pediatric Nursing
25. Perioperative
Nursing
MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGIES
AND
ABBREVIATION
WHAT IS
MEDICAL
ABBREVIATIO
N?
INTRODUCTION
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overall better patient outcomes.
COMMON
TERMINOLOGIES
• ICU : Intensive care
• a : before • OTC : over the unit
• ac : before counter • IV : Intravenous
• Oz : ounce • BID : Twice in a day
meals
• BID : twice a day • pc : after meals • SC : Subcutaneous
• Dx : diagnosis • PO : by mouth • TID :Thrice in a day
• Fx : fracture • PR : per rectum • IM : Intramuscular
• Hs : at bed time • PRN : as needed • Q : Every
• Mcg : microgram • CBC : Complete • Q D : Every day
• Meq : blood count • Q 2H : Every two
milliequivalents • WBC : White blood hour \
COMMON
TERMINOLOGIES
• AMI ; Acute myocardial • C/P : Cardiopulmonary
infarction • CLD : Chronic lung disease
• BP : Blood pressure • COPD : Chronic obstructive
• BPH : Benign prostatic • HTN : Hypertension
hypertrophy • MAP ; Mean arterial
• BPM : Beats per minute pressure
• DBP ; Diastolic blood • MI : Myocardial infarction or
pressure Mitral Insufficiency
• ECG : Electrocardiogram • PVD :Peripheral vascular
• Echo : Echocardiogram disease
COMMON
TERMINOLOGIES
• ARF : Acute renal failure •
5-HT - Serotonin
• CKD : Chronic kidney disease
• ICP - Intracranial pressure
• GFR : Glomerular filtration•
PNS - Peripheral nervous
rate System
• GN : Glomerulonephritis •
OSA : Obstructive sleep
• ANS - Autonomic nervous
apnea
system • PE : Pulmonary edema
• CSF - Cerebrospinal fluid •
ACE : Angiotensin converting
• DA - Dopamine
enzyme
COMMON
TERMINOLOGIES
• ab—abortion
• abd—abdominal
• ABG—arterial blood gas
• a.c.—before meals
• ACLS—advanced cardiac life
support
• AD—right ear
• ADL—activities of daily living
• AKA—above the knee
amputation
SENTINELS
An unexpected occurence
involving physical or
psychological injury or
risk thereof such as
suicide, wrong site
READING
AND
CARRYING
OUT
PURPOSE
Ensuring Patient Safety – Prevents medication errors and
procedural mistakes.

Optimizing Patient Care – Helps in timely and accurate


treatment administration.

Maintaining Legal & Ethical Standards – Ensures


compliance with healthcare regulations.

Enhancing Team Collaboration – Promotes smooth


coordination among healthcare providers
DO’S
• Verify Legibility & Accuracy – If unclear,
confirm with the prescribing doctor.
• Check Patient Identity – Use two patient
identifiers (e.g., name & date of birth).
• Follow Protocols – Adhere to hospital
policies, medication administration rights,
and infection control measures.
• Clarify Doubts – If an order seems incorrect,
incomplete, or unsafe, consult the doctor or
• Clarify Doubts – If an order seems
incorrect, incomplete, or unsafe, consult
the doctor or pharmacist.
• Document Properly – Record when, how,
and any observations related to the order’s
execution.
• Monitor Patient Response – Watch for side
effects, allergic reactions, or changes in
condition.
DONT’S
• Do Not Assume – Never guess unclear orders;
always confirm.
• Do Not Alter Orders – Only doctors can
change prescriptions or treatments.
• Do Not Ignore Red Flags – Question unusually
high dosages or conflicting medications.
• Do Not Delay Urgent Orders – Prioritize STAT
and time-sensitive interventions.
• Do Not Skip Documentation – If it’s not
recorded, it wasn’t done
THANK
YOU

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