2023

How to do a Complete Nursing Neurological Assessment

Head-to-toe assessments are going to look different for each patient. Especially for a patient with neurological concerns. So, how do we complete a full neurological assessment? Let’s go over what neurological assessments are, who requires one, and what the nurses’ role is. What is a Neurological Assessment? Neurological assessments are assessments that can be done …

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Patient Education: What is Ulcerative Colitis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Ulcerative Colitis is one of two major inflammatory bowel diseases, along with Crohn’s Disease, and according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (aka the CDC), about 3 million adults in America report having one or the other. Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic disease that is associated with a multitude of abdominal symptoms. While …

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Patient Education: What is Crohn’s Disease? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Crohn’s Disease is one of two major inflammatory bowel diseases (aka IBD) along with Ulcerative Colitis and according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (aka the CDC), about 3 million adults in America report having either one. It is a chronic disease that is associated with a multitude of abdominal symptoms. While it …

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Nursing Fundamentals: A Guide to the Cranial Nerves

Knowing the cranial nerves is essential to nurses because it directly relates to the brains ability to function. Whether you’re studying for the NCLEX or taking care of stroke or neuro patients, let’s go over the various cranial nerves and the assessments for each! What are Cranial Nerves? According to the Cleveland Clinic,  “cranial nerves …

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