Developing a strategy to guide interprofessional education
In higher education, a strategy is needed to guide interprofessional education to improve students’ collaborative practice. The post Developing a strategy to guide interprofessional education appeared first on Nursing Times.
The Relentless School Nurse: Holly Bloomwell is Planting Seeds of Acceptance Through Storytelling
I am dedicated to highlighting the exceptional work of school nurses across the country and showcasing their creative contributions to our profession. Today’s blog post features school nurse Holly David, who writes under the pen name Holly Bloomwell, and her newly published children’s book, Lefty Lou’s Different View: Finding Joy in Doing Things Your Own…
Person-Centered Care of LGBTQ+ Adults: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s September Issue
The September issue of AJN is now live. How can nurses create more inclusive and affirming health care environments for patients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning, or have other gender identities and sexual orientations? Read this month’s CE article, “Best Practices for Person-Centered Nursing Care of LGBTQ+ Adults,” to learn more. Our September […]
Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases: A Comprehensive Nursing-Focused Overview
Virtually all of us who have spent time in the outdoors have either heard about or experienced an encounter with a tick. Diseases transmitted through the bite of a tick represent a growing health concern in the United States and around the world. Tick bites can affect individuals who live in, work in, or travel […]
How Nurses Can Support Minority Patients’ Mental Health With Compassionate, Person-Centered Care
Many nurses can tell from a single glance if their patients are feeling happy, sad, or depressed. Sometimes patients can come in while silently struggling with their mental health and don’t know how to ask for help. Even if you’re not a mental health nurse, you can be there to support a patient when they’re […]
Carbapenem Antibiotics Explained: Uses, Side Effects, and Nursing Tips
If you’re a nursing student studying pharmacology or preparing for the NCLEX, it’s important to know the carbapenem class of antibiotics. Let’s do a quick review. Carbapenem Antibiotic Basics Carbapenems share the common suffix “-penem.” Examples include: These antibiotics are considered some of the broadest-spectrum agents available. What Do Carbapenems Target? Carbapenems are very powerful […]
Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNIs) Nursing Pharmacology NCLEX Review
In this quick nursing review, we’ll cover Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNIs), a key class of medications used in managing heart failure. What Are ARNIs? ARNIs are a combination drug that includes sacubitril and valsartan, marketed under the brand name Entresto. This medication is primarily used to treat heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). […]
Chlamydia Nursing STI Review: Symptoms, Treatment, and Patient Education
In this review, we’ll go over the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia, including its cause, transmission, signs and symptoms, screening, treatment, and patient education. What Causes Chlamydia? Chlamydia is caused by a gram-negative bacterium known as Chlamydia trachomatis. How Is Chlamydia Transmitted? Chlamydia is primarily spread in two ways: Signs and Symptoms of Chlamydia Chlamydia […]
Lincosamides (Clindamycin) Antibiotics Explained: Uses, Side Effects, and Nursing Tips
In this quick review, we’ll cover the lincosamide class of antibiotics, a group of medications important for treating certain bacterial infections. What Are Lincosamides? The lincosamide class does not have a common prefix or suffix, but a widely used medication in this class is clindamycin. Tip for remembering: Some students confuse clindamycin with aminoglycosides because […]
Oxazolidinones (Linezolid) Antibiotics Nursing Quiz Questions
Test your knowledge on oxazolidinone antibiotics! This NCLEX-style quiz covers essential nursing concepts, including identifying oxazolidinone , safe administration, drug interactions, contraindications, and lab monitoring. Designed for nursing students and professionals, each question comes with clear rationales to help strengthen your pharmacology knowledge and clinical decision-making skills. More nursing pharmacology reviews and oxazolidinone nursing notes […]