Brenda F. Johnson MSN

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Job Description, Salary, And How to …

Read more about the job description, responsibilities, salary expectations, and steps to becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP).

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Pulmonary

Robotic Bronchoscopies: What They Are and How They Will Change the…

There have been considerable improvements over the past couple of years in the area of obtaining a diagnosis for patients with lung cancer. The ability to get...

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General Specialties

Uterine Cancer in the Early 1900s: An Era Gone By

Uterine cancer was a concern in the late 1800s and early 1900s, just like it is today. Statistics have changed as well as treatment and prevention. Take a walk...

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Talking About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: SIBO

SIBO has similar characteristics as some other GI issues and may get overlooked as a possibility, which may explain why it isn’t a common diagnosis.

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What has been your experience with colostomies?

Colostomies: Types & Care

Most nurses know that a colostomy is an opening of the abdomen in which the colon produces stool from via a stoma, rather than the rectum. If you have worked in...

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Changes in the World of Diverticulitis

Diverticular disease is a common disease process in the United States. Medications alone cost $100 million about ten years ago, so imagine what the number is...

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Taking the Mystery Out of "Tics" (Diverticulosis)

In the GI world, diverticulosis is a word commonly spoken. In fact, we call them “tics” for short. They are mostly seen in the sigmoid colon, and up to 60%...

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COVID

Covid Delayed Cancer Screenings: How Will it Affect Us Long Term?

With the shutdowns of medical facilities during Covid and limited availability for routine cancer screening and heart and lung testing, what will be the...

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C Diff; Toxin Negative Or Toxin Positive

Have you noticed recently that lab reports for C Diff include more information? C diff now can be defined as containing toxins. What does this mean for the...

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Frequent Bathing is Harmful to Health: 17th Century Pilgrims

On a recent trip to Boston, I toured the recreated homestead of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts. I was fascinated by their living conditions. The...

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Professionalism

Media: Where are the Nurses?

Nurses have a very complicated job that requires intense critical thinking. We are the first line of defense as the patient advocate. So why are we so often...

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Colon Cancer Survival: Kate's Story

Many people who are diagnosed with cancer don’t have the opportunity to share their journey. Some may not want to, however during Colon Cancer Awareness ...

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Colon Cancer Screening: How Important is It?

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month - Wear Your Blue Ribbon

March is colon cancer awareness month and that means increased education on colon cancer and events to raise awareness. But is it really that crucial?...

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Men

Black History Month: Celebrating Black Healthcare Workers with a …

There are many people who deserve the spotlight during Black History month. Many times we look into the past for them, but let’s look at the here and now....

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Black History Month 2022 theme - “Black Health and Wellness”

Black History Month Celebrates Black Health Professionals: Daniel …

There are many people who deserve recognition during the month of February for Black History Month. There are two that had such a wide ranging effect, that they...

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Learning From Misguided Practices Of The Past

Era Gone By: 'Take 16 mils of Brandy Each Morning and Evening' - A…

I have some old early 1900 medical and nursing books that provide me with ideas and information. This article will look at the use of alcohol as medicine a...

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COVID

Microvascular Thrombosis in the Bowel: Is There a Covid Connection…

Working in the GI lab, I have noticed that some of the critically ill Covid patients end up with some severe gastrointestinal issues. I have seen colon tissue...

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COVID

How Has Covid Affected Nursing?

Have you noticed that ICU and ER nurses in your facility are leaving? Is it Covid related, or something else?

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Does your lab use artificial intelligence?

General Specialties

Artificial Intelligence in the GI Lab

Artificial Intelligence has made its way into almost every aspect of our lives. We see it in self-driving cars, search engines, and even gaming. We are now...

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Have you ever wondered about the reliability of medical research?

Medical Research: How Valid Is It?