By Nurse Courtney
Are you considering becoming an ICU Nurse but unsure exactly what it entails? Let’s dive in to figure out if ICU nursing is right for you! What is ICU Nursing? ICU stands for Intensive Care Unit Nursing. These nurses work on the Intensive Care Unit in a hospital that cares for patients who are very …
There are so many different types of nursing specialties, how do you choose which one is best for you? Here’s the beginning of a new series, Specialty Nursing. Today we’re going to focus on Med Surg Nursing. What is Med Surg Nursing? Med Surg stands for Medical Surgical Nursing. These nurses work on the floor …
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Workplace violence in the healthcare industry is unfortunately something that happens all too frequently and often goes unreported. Even with this lack of reporting, about 50% of workplace violence victims are healthcare workers according to the Emergency Nurses Association. So how do we bring awareness to workplace violence, specifically in the nursing and healthcare field? …
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Are you considering a degree in nursing but unsure of how to get there? Follow along with these tips for Pre-Nursing Students and you’ll be there in no time! Set up Meetings with Your Academic Advisor If you’re considering nursing school, you’re first going to want to research the requirements to be accepted. Set up …
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You graduated nursing school and you’ve landed your first job, congratulations! What a huge accomplishment! It’s time to flip to the next chapter of your life, your first year as a new grad nurse at a new job. Let’s dive in! Once a Student, Always a Student You graduated nursing school, you’ve read every book, …
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Adjusting to night shift life can be tough, especially when trying to figure out what to do with your days off. But as long as you have the right sleep schedule and game plan, you’ll totally be able to do it! How to Prep for Your First Night Shift First off is learning how to …
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1.5 million patients had a primary diagnosis of pneumonia in 2018 according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, aka the CDC. While pneumonia is not always deadly, it is important to understand the symptoms and labs to be able to treat patients accordingly. What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is defined by the CDC as, …
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COPD, aka Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, affects more than 15 million Americans according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Although COPD rates have been slowly decreasing over the past few years, it is still important to know its risk factors, symptoms, and treatments. Not only to pass the NCLEX, but to educate patients …
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Asthma is a very common disease. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, aka the CDC, nearly 8% of Americans have been diagnosed with asthma as of 2020. Let’s dive into what exactly asthma is, its risk factors, symptoms, and treatments. What is Asthma? Asthma is a disease of the airways that affects …
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Urinary Tract Infections, better known as UTIs, are extremely common. Patients can experience one and be treated completely via the outpatient setting. However, if a UTI goes untreated, it can lead to other more serious health concerns. Let’s go over what a UTI is and proper patient education. What is a UTI? A Urinary Tract …
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