Hypertension is very common in Americans and if left untreated can lead to a multitude of other very serious health concerns. Many people with hypertension might be completely unaware of their condition or simply do not have it under control. Which is why patient education on what hypertension is, its causes, and its treatment is …
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According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, aka the CDC, 1.7 million adult Americans develop sepsis each year. Of those 1.7 million people, nearly 270 thousand die as a result. This is why identifying and understanding the care and treatment is so important. What is Sepsis? The CDC defines sepsis as, “the body’s …
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Pain is one of the most common reasons patients end up in the hospital. Which is why educating your patients on how to effectively manage both acute and chronic pain in and out of the hospital is so important. Acute Versus Chronic Pain Let’s first start off with understanding the difference between acute and chronic …
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, aka the CDC, more than 11% of Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Which is why understanding Type 2 Diabetes and the treatment plan is so important for nurses to be able to communicate with their patients. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is when the body doesn’t …
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, aka the CDC, greater than 11% of people in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes. Which is why understanding Type 1 Diabetes and its treatment plan is so important for nurses to be able to communicate with their patients. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is …
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, aka the CDC, every 40 seconds someone is experiencing a stroke in the United States. Which is why it is so important to teach our patients the signs and symptoms so that they can recognize a stroke for what it is and seek medical treatment immediately. …
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Searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the nurse in your life? Well look no further, the following are the top 10 perfect gifts for all the mothers out there, nursing edition! Plus be sure to look out for some awesome promo codes! 1. Tumbler A tumbler is perfect for the mom always on …
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Learning how to take good notes is key to surviving nursing school. It’s basically like making your own study guide for the exams! Try the following note taking tips and see the change in your own studying. Bring Your Computer Always, always, always bring your computer to class! You can only take handwritten notes so …
Looking for a job to help boost your nursing resume? Well look no further, here are the top ten best jobs for nursing students! 1. Medical Assistant (aka MA) Being a Medical Assistant, also known as a MA, throughout nursing school is a great idea, in fact it’s what Nurse Courtney did! Find an area …
Pressure ulcers are a common occurrence in bed bound patients, even though they can be avoided. Let’s go over the nursing responsibilities surrounding pressure ulcers, how to prevent them, stage them, and treat them. What are Pressure Ulcers? Pressure ulcers are wounds typically seen in bed bound patients on bony prominences that are constantly in …
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