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A seizure occurs when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain and can cause physical symptoms and changes in awareness, behavior, and emotions,...
This article discusses the requirements for Skilled Nursing Facility admission, advocating for your loved one as a medical professional, and alternatives when...
As an RN at a clinic that specializes in mental health treatments, my experience with Hurricane Michael, a category 5 hurricane/155 miles an hour winds, may...
Key points to help educate your patients about what may happen if they do not control their blood sugar.
Osteoporosis is bone mineral density loss that can occur as you age, be caused by a medical condition or medication. Osteoporosis causes significant morbidity...
Newly graduated nurses entering the workforce need a good mentor but they are also responsible for their success.
Is race a factor in determining renal function? Should it be considered when deciding who to wait-list for transplant?
How Plasmapheresis works and what to expect if your patient receives plasma exchange treatments.
Pain is the fifth vital sign. Many practitioners find it difficult to assess pain. There are no definitive tests or measurements to provide objective data...
The national nursing shortage has caused a crucial call for nurses. One solution to the nursing shortage is to hire Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) graduates,...
While music therapy has been used for some time as a healing therapy for patients, its presence in the NICU is a relatively new development. Proper utilization...
Passing gas, breaking wind, expelling flatulence, letting it rip – these are some of the polite phrases we use to dress up the seemingly impolite issue of...
In this article, we’ll cover where you can find lucrative travel nursing jobs and which positions usually pay the most. Since this is just a starting point,...
Even prior to COVID-19, there was a push to mandate vaccines for the greater societal good. This article deals with pre-COVID vaccines and is a more general...
If you like waking up well rested and clear-minded and hangover free, and you do not like having to worry about getting a designated driver or an uber because...
What is a relationship, and why it is important.
Nutritional supplements are used to expedite the healing process in patients with wounds. This article compares the active ingredients in two commonly used...
When we see all those nurses with their science degrees making a difference, did you ever consider that what they are doing is art? Nurses use creativity, who...
With new changes to the NCLEX going into effect in April, it is imperative students and educators are prepared as the nursing shortage continues to grow. Below...
Across the world, there exists a shortage of healthcare workers, and this issue is particularly pressing in regard to nurses and midwives.
Professional athletes use Mental Imagery to increase their performance success. Applying the same techniques to nursing practice increases confidence and...
Nomad Health is a healthcare staffing agency connecting RNs and other healthcare professionals to contract work opportunities across the U.S. Nomad Health's...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! With the rise in colorectal cancer among young adults, now more than ever awareness is key to survival. Let's...
Psychedelics may offer huge breakthroughs in treating mental illness, addiction, and chronic pain. An overview of the current state of psychedelic medicine,...
Nurses are the glue of healthcare but are undervalued by hospitals. It's time for a change that will elevate our profession.