Diabetes management unawareness: what do bedside nurses know?

Background: Nurses are responsible for critical aspects of diabetes care.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine nurses' knowledge of inpatient diabetes management principles before and after a structured diabetes education program.

Methods: In this descriptive, correlation study, 2250 registered nurses working in a quaternary health care center completed a 20 question assessment.

Approach to the adult hospitalized patient on an insulin pump.

Patients on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, or insulin pumps, are increasingly seen in hospitals. Inpatient providers need to have a working knowledge of insulin pumps to be able to decide, in conjunction with the patient whenever feasible, whether or not pump use is to be continued in the hospital, to assist patients in adjusting insulin doses via continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, to transition patients to multiple daily subcutaneous insulin dosing as appropriate, and to prevent or manage problems that might arise from improper handling of the insulin pump. Clinical vignettes with key points and strategies for patient care are discussed in this article.

Building a novel inpatient diabetes management mentor program: a blueprint for success.

The intent of this project was to create a formalized educational program for bedside nurses responsible for inpatient diabetes management. Bedside nurses are recruited to serve as diabetes management mentors. The mentors receive advanced education concerning teaching and learning principles, the AADE7™ Self-Care Behaviors, and diabetes management strategies.

A diabetes management mentor program: outcomes of a clinical nurse specialist initiative to empower staff nurses.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to enhance the knowledge of the bedside nurse in diabetes management. A forum for ongoing support and exploration of clinical problems, along with the distribution of educational tools were the components of this program.

Background: Diabetes accounts for 30% of patients admitted to the hospital.