Pain. Nobody likes it, but in the hospital, someone’s going to have it. So, what is the nurses role in addressing pain and how should you go about it? Let’s jump in. Address the Cause What is causing your patients’ discomfort? By addressing this question, you already have an advantage. Is it poor positioning for …
According to the CDC, just over 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and even more overwhelming than that, 1 in 3 Americans are pre-diabetic. Which is why understanding the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes is so important. Let’s dive in so we can better educate our patients on the prevention and treatment …
Nearly every patient you meet is going to be on some sort of intravenous (IV) fluid, which is why knowing the different types of solutions are so important! Let’s dive in and learn the difference between Isotonic, Hypotonic, and Hypertonic solutions commonly used as IV fluids. Isotonic Isotonic solutions are some of the most basic …
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Part of being a new nurse is sometimes feeling like you don’t belong, aka imposter syndrome. Nursing school has prepared you as best they can education wise, but you just have to start working to learn the rest. So, let’s jump in and learn how to work around that imposter syndrome feeling as a new …
