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    Learn Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Nursing

    Bring the power of POCUS to your patients.

    POCUS helps nurses make faster, more confident decisions at the point of care. GUSI’s specialty-focused training gives you the skills to use ultrasound in everyday practice, improving patient assessment and enhancing care delivery while streamlining workflows.

    Global Ultrasound Institute proudly works with top universities, institutions and medical facilities across the United States and around the world

    Why POCUS Matters in Nursing

    Nursing requires quick thinking and accurate assessment at the bedside. POCUS empowers nurses to visualize what’s happening inside the body in real time, supporting faster clinical decisions and improving patient outcomes. Whether assessing bladder volume, confirming IV placement, or monitoring fluid status, bedside ultrasound gives nursing professionals the confidence to deliver safer, more effective care.

    Limited Bedside Assessment Tools

    POCUS provides immediate visualization of internal structures, allowing nurses to assess bladder volume, fluid status, and vascular access without waiting for additional resources.

    Difficult Vascular Access in Complex Patients

    Ultrasound guidance dramatically improves success rates for IV placement in patients with difficult access, reducing patient discomfort and procedure time.

    Uncertainty in Fluid Management

    POCUS enables real-time assessment of fluid overload or dehydration, helping nurses identify changes quickly and communicate findings to the care team.

    Delayed Recognition of Clinical Changes

    Bedside ultrasound helps nurses detect early signs of pneumothorax, pleural effusions, or cardiac dysfunction, supporting timely interventions and better patient outcomes.

    Benefits of POCUS for Physical Therapy Professionals

    Clinical Skills & Patient Outcomes
    • Improve bedside assessments with real-time imaging
    • Reduce complications from procedures with ultrasound guidance
    • Enhance patient safety through earlier problem detection
    Professional Development
    • Earn CEUs with nursing-focused ultrasound training
    • Build advanced clinical skills for critical care and emergency settings
    • Expand your role as a vital member of the healthcare team

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    Revenue & Operational Efficiency
    • Reduce delays in patient assessment and care decisions
    • Improve first-attempt success rates for procedures
    • Enhance team communication with objective imaging data

    Real-World POCUS Use Cases in Nursing

    See how POCUS supports accurate, efficient, and compassionate nursing care:
    BLADDER VOLUME ASSESSMENT

    POCUS allows nurses to quickly assess bladder volume at the bedside, reducing unnecessary catheterizations and supporting appropriate urinary management—improving patient comfort and reducing infection risk.

    ULTRASOUND-GUIDED VASCULAR ACCESS

    Ultrasound guidance significantly improves IV insertion success rates in patients with difficult access, reducing patient anxiety, minimizing tissue trauma, and saving valuable time in critical situations.

    FLUID STATUS AND RESPIRATORY MONITORING

    POCUS enables nurses to assess for fluid overload, pleural effusions, and pulmonary edema at the bedside—providing critical information that supports timely interventions and communication with physicians.

    POCUS
    Traditional Imaging
    Immediate Visualization
    ✅ Direct visualization of internal structures at the bedside
    ❌ Limited to external assessment and clinical judgment alone
    Procedural Accuracy
    ✅ Real-time guidance improves success rates for IV access and procedures
    ❌ Blind procedures with higher failure rates and complications
    Patient Communication
    ✅ Visual feedback helps explain findings and reassure patients
    ❌ Difficult to show patients what you're assessing
    Team Collaboration
    ✅ Objective data enhances communication with physicians and care team
    ❌ Relies on subjective descriptions that may be misinterpreted
    Efficiency
    ✅ Answers questions immediately without waiting for other departments
    ❌ Often requires calls, orders, and waiting for results
    Feature
    POCUS
    Speed
    ✅ Immediate bedside access
    Accuracy
    ✅ High in early condition detection
    Cost
    ✅ Lower overall diagnostic costs
    Efficiency
    ✅ Streamlined care workflows
    Patient Experience
    ✅ More personal, immediate

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    Feature
    Traditional Imaging
    Speed
    ❌  Delayed due to scheduling & transport
    Accuracy
    ❌  May miss early-stage indicators
    Cost
    ❌  Higher imaging fees
    Efficiency
    ❌  Bottlenecks in imaging departments
    Patient Experience
    ❌  Often delayed, fragmented

    As a Family Physician, I see immense value in integrating POCUS into primary care. It enhances diagnostic accuracy, improves patient confidence, and speeds up clinical decision-making—all from the bedside.

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    Dr Emma Khabure
    Family Physician
    Kenya

    The best thing that has ever happened in my nursing practice. Early referral of cases and detection of abnormal presentation especially in antenatal and labour ward has helped reduce delays that used to happen.

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    Veronica Matsangoni
    Nurse Midwife
    Kilifi County, Kenya

    Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.

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    Dr. Kate Feibusch, MPH
    Physician
    Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center
    Santa Rosa, California

    POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.

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    Dr Moses J. Syldcort
    FM Physician, Advanced OB
    Fellow at Swedish First Hill FMR
    Seattle, USA

    It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

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    Dr. Vadym Vus
    Ukraine

    The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].

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    Dr Cindy Yang, FAAFP
    Family Medicine Residency & Sports Medicine Fellowship
    Dignity Health, Northridge Hospital

    Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.

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    Dr. Greg Bailey
    GP
    Royal College of General Practitioners
    UK

    It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.

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    Dr Claire Thomson
    OB Fellowship Director
    Swedish First Hill
    USA

    The [GUSI] Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].

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    Tara Ahmadi
    Resident
    Swedish Family Medicine
    USA

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    Many GUSI courses are accredited for continuing medical education (CME) and include a digital certificate upon completion. Gain recognized credentials that support your clinical excellence and career advancement.

    POCUS and Financial Impact

    POCUS is an investment that drives measurable returns. By keeping diagnostics in-house, expanding billable services, and improving patient throughput, practices can boost both revenue and efficiency.

    Lower Imaging Costs

    Minimize the need for outsourced diagnostics and reduce overhead

    Boost Revenue Opportunities

    Add new billable services such as ultrasound-guided procedures and diagnostics

    Increase Practice Profitability

    Improve patient retention and speed up care delivery, keeping more services and revenue in your clinic
    Integrating POCUS can improve your ROI within months.
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    “As a Family Physician, I see immense value in integrating POCUS into primary care. It enhances diagnostic accuracy, improves patient confidence, and speeds up clinical decision-making—all from the bedside.

    “

    In resource-constrained environments, POCUS isn’t just helpful—it’s revolutionary!
    I’m excited to apply this skill to better serve my patients and most importantly, train others in its use.

    “The best thing that has ever happened in my nursing practice. Early referral of cases and detection of abnormal presentation especially in antenatal and labour ward has helped reduce delays that used to happen.”

    “Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.”

    GUSI provided education in the areas I wanted and needed, right from my home and office environment. I recommend this curriculum highly. It’s not just the way the course material is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student throughout the program.

    “POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.”

    POCUS has allowed me to find new excitement in primary care, and reduces burnout by providing quicker answers to medical problems in real time. By improving my diagnostic skills, and increasing my interaction with patients, I hope to continue to have POCUS as an integral part of my practice!

    “It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.
    “

    In the last two years, we have gone through a war with the post-Soviet academic community, which prohibits us from using ultrasound. With our FOCUS-POCUS team in Ukraine, we train family doctors, military medics, and paramedics in the basic protocols like FAST, BLUE, and RUSH [which are] needed during daily Russian bombing on the frontline. It is an honour to serve with such a wonderful team of GUSI instructors in promoting POCUS in Ukraine.

    “The POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-taught by experienced instructors [who were patient and engaging with new learners].”

    The team at GUSI was fantastic—very knowledgeable and professional. Their POCUS workshop was clinically oriented and well-organized, and well-taught by highly experienced instructors who were engaging and patient with new learners. Our residency faculty felt that the sessions really empowered and inspired us to do more ultrasound scanning and get better at it. This was the perfect introductory course that our group needed to get a head start in POCUS, and we look forward to working with GUSI more in the future doing Tele-Ultrasound mentorship sessions.

    “Bedside ultrasound gave me greater diagnostic certainty [in minutes], which I could share with confidence with my patients.”

    Bedside ultrasound has consistently influenced my diagnostic and management decisions. It reduces the need for “watching and waiting” or “sitting with uncertainty” by providing clear, non-invasive answers in minutes. It’s immensely rewarding for that part of me that seeks a higher level of diagnostic certainty, which I can then share with confidence with my patients. This not only builds trust and strengthens rapport but also makes me a better clinician, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The best way to determine if bedside ultrasound is right for you is to try it—you’ll quickly see how it can greatly enhance your professional practice.

    “It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience.”

    I highly recommend this fantastic course. It’s a solid foundation for anyone newer to OB POCUS, but still teaches plenty of advanced skills for clinicians with more experience. As someone who teaches both residents and OB Fellows, I’m impressed with the high quality educational content. Going through the curriculum myself was a great review, and has equipped me with new ways to teach OB POCUS

    “The [GUSI] Obstetric Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound [in real clinical settings].”

    The OB Essentials POCUS course gave me a clear framework for how to approach obstetric ultrasound. The videos are engaging, easy to follow, and filled with practical tips and advice on how to troubleshoot. The course helped me to understand how to approach OB ultrasound based on gestational age, and helped me build my skills in the clinical setting. Highly recommend!

    “”