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Becoming a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) is one of the pathways to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Candida auris is an emerging strain of fungus that has caused outbreaks in healthcare settings and is spreading rapidly across the U.S. Bedside nurses have...
Skin cancer is very treatable if caught early on, and all you need to perform your own skin exam is yourself and a mirror! This article covers how to perform a...
Parents who are considering circumcision for their newborn male should be educated about the procedure. It is imperative that the pros and cons of a...
Patient education is important with an abundance of options to increase compliance. In this article we will discuss options for patients and health care...
ADHD is one of the most common chronic conditions I see as a nurse in the school setting. Is this condition being overdiagnosed?
Marburg Virus is a rare zoonotic pathogen that causes an Ebola-like illness in humans, and there are currently two outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania....
Diabulimia is a complex mental health disorder. This article defines the condition and discusses signs, risk factors, treatment, and the importance of...
Congratulations, you're a preceptor! You are one of the chosen ones- the brightest and the best. Here are ten top tips to help you.
Do you need an advanced Nursing degree for a high-paying Nursing job? The short answer is no!
Local travel nursing offers nurses and other healthcare professionals the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of travel nursing, including higher pay rates and...
Oncology is often seen as a demanding and emotionally taxing specialty to pursue, but it can be incredibly rewarding and lay the foundation for an endless...
How to care for the "difficult" patient and the tools needed to communicate with compassion.
Dental health is very important. As nurses, we can be instrumental in teaching children, as well as their parents, good oral hygiene. Oral health education...
As you prepare for your travel nurse adventure, securing safe and affordable housing is essential to a successful assignment. Short-term leases for temporary...
Electrolyte imbalance occurs when the levels of electrolytes in the body become too low or too high. Hospitalized patients are at an increased risk of...
A travel nurse is an experienced licensed nursing professional who works short-term temporary nursing positions for hospitals and healthcare facilities in need...
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...
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...
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...
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...