Nursing Rounds

Nursing rounds are given separate names according to thepurpose they serve .a)Information giving rounds :It is used to acquaint the staff with all patients on the wardor division .b)Instructional rounds :Here the nurse is expected to read the charts and come torounds with basic information in mind .c)Problem solving rounds: This is to help the nursing staff learn to conduct initialinterviews make assessment of patient’s needs and identifynursing care problems .Purposes of nursing rounds :1.To demonstrate symptoms important in nursing care .2.Clarify terminology studied .3.To compare patient’s reaction to disease and study thedisease conditions.4.To demonstrate effects of drugs i.e. indication ,actions andreactions of drugs .5.To illustrate skillful nursing care .6.To compare method of meeting nursing needs and to havebetter understanding and to give more purposeful care topatients.7.To illustrate successful improvisation and to give opportunityfor the use of different applications .Factors to be kept in mind when planning nursing rounds :

1.To consult student’s previous clinical experience to avoidrepetition and to add to earlier experience .2.Keep in mind the probable value and availability of clinicalmaterial .3.If some demonstration is done ,it should not have adeleterious effect on the patient .4.Explain the plan to the patient .5.Introduce the patient to the group .6.Make the patient feel important .7.Have post conference for summary and further explanation .8.Record the nursing rounds in the ward teaching records witha summary of nursing points stressed .Advantages of nursing rounds :1.Demonstration of symptoms2.To clarify terminology
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Herpes simplex
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Anemic pallor3.Effects of drugs
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Allergic reactions
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Side effect4.Skillful nursing care
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Progressing improvement of bedsore
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Maintenance of adequate fluid intake (oral)5.Successful improvisation

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Use of a chair as backrest
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Device for support of ice bag6.Posture and position as