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Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  Methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning are treated with fomepizole or ethanol, which prevents the formation of toxic metabolites. Fomepizole is preferred over ethanol because of its easier dosing regimen and better side-effect profile. 

BCEN’s Burn Nursing Certification Earns Accreditation and Magnet Recognition

Burn nurses now have a nationally accredited, Magnet-accepted specialty certification to validate their expertise and support professional growth. The  Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) announced that its Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) program has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC), effective August 1, 2025. With this recognition, the […]

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  In ethylene glycol ingestion, neurologic findings include coma, seizures, meningeal signs, external ocular paralysis and delayed onset of cranial nerve deficits. Cardiopulmonary findings include tachycardia, hyperventilation and heart failure. 

Lincosamide Antibiotics Nursing Quiz Questions

Test your knowledge on lincosamide antibiotics! This NCLEX-style quiz covers essential nursing concepts, including identifying lincosamide, 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 nursing notes (coming soon). […]

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  Ethylene glycol is found in radiator antifreeze in addition to various solvents and paint formulations. When ingested, typically neurologic abnormalities occur initially, followed by cardiopulmonary dysfunction and finally renal dysfunction.