Things Nurses Are Tired of Hearing Every Day
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, yet they are often misunderstood and undervalued. From hospitals and clinics to home care and community settings, nurses work long hours, make critical decisions, and provide compassionate care under intense pressure. Despite this, there are certain phrases and comments that nurses hear repeatedly and are honestly tired […]
Skincare Routine for Nurses Wearing Masks All Day
Wearing a mask for 8–12 hours a day is just part of life for nurses. All that friction, sweat, and trapped bacteria can cause acne, redness, and dry skin, what many call “maskne.” The good news? A simple skincare routine can keep your skin healthy, comfortable, and shift-ready. Keep your skin happy during long shifts […]
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing The challenge for the clinician, and particularly for the intensivist, is that although the elevation of serum troponin is highly specific for myocardial cell damage, not all of the damage is a consequence of the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque.
Undermining Nursing Will Cost Americans Far More Than It Saves
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Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Troponin elevations are sensitive and specific for myocardial cellular injury. False positives because of fibrin interference or antibodies are infrequent. Even minor increases in troponin values correlate with adverse outcomes in NSTE-ACS.
‘Lived experience tells us about what matters most to patients’
Emily John on how chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies have transformed outcomes for people with advanced blood cancers. The post ‘Lived experience tells us about what matters most to patients’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
When Life Feels Out of Control: How Nurse Case Managers Restore Stability
One thing I realized as I progressed through my treatment for a central nervous system lymphoma in 2014 was the loss of control I had over my life. I no […]
I was hacked……
Last week, I got an email from a friend inviting me to a party. I clicked the link, but the invite didn’t open. I did it a few more times […]
The Discharge Planning Process: Part 1
Discharge Planning is one of the most important functions that case managers and Board Certified Patient/Health Advocates perform. Depending on where you meet your patient, an inpatient hospital or rehabilitation […]
Creating a Value-Enabling Culture in Healthcare: The Role of Professional Case Managers and Patient Advocates
If you asked a family member or friend what they expect when they enter the healthcare system—from a healthy person seeking preventive care, someone newly diagnosed with a terminal illness, […]