CDC’s ACIP Revamps Infant Hep B Schedule: Frontline Nurses React
In a vote that has rocked the healthcare community, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisors voted Friday to no longer recommend that all newborns receive a hepatitis…
FNP vs PMHNP: Which NP Specialty Is Best? | 2026
Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Both are highly trained providers who diagnose and treat patients with specific health…
“A Blessing”: Nurse Wins New Car Following Staff Nurse of the Year Award
Christmas came early for one Houston nurse who received the surprise of a lifetime, the keys to a brand new car just days before the holidays. Texas Children’s Hospital trauma…
3 Nurses Disciplined After Attempted Hospital Shooting; Union Calls It Retaliation
Mount Sinai Hospital is facing backlash from nurses and their union after three nurses were disciplined for speaking out about safety concerns following an attempted shooting in the emergency department…
Top PMHNP Specialties For 2026
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) treat mental health disorders and illnesses, including substance abuse and addiction. PMHNPs can further specialize in the patient populations or settings they serve, such…
Poll: Majority of Home Health Nurses Feel Unsafe During Patient Visits
After Nurse.org published the story of a settlement from a home health nurse killed while visiting a halfway house for sex offenders, thousands of nurses commented on the story’s social…
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis arises from translocation of intestinal bacteria, predominantly Escherichia coli and Klebsiella. Common symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, encephalopathy and renal dysfunction.
CSF Findings in Bacterial vs. Viral Meningitis
Understanding the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings in meningitis is essential for nurses and nursing students. CSF analysis, usually obtained through a lumbar puncture, helps differentiate bacterial meningitis from viral meningitis. Opening Pressure The first measurement during a lumbar puncture is the opening pressure: Appearance of CSF The visual appearance of CSF provides important diagnostic clues: […]
How to Give a Subcutaneous (SubQ) Lovenox Injection
Administering a subcutaneous injection of Lovenox (enoxaparin) is a common nursing skill, especially for post-surgical patients at risk of developing blood clots. This review breaks down the procedure into simple steps to ensure safe and effective administration. What is Lovenox (Enoxaparin)? Lovenox, also known as enoxaparin, is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). It is […]
Herpes Simplex Virus (Oral and Genital Herpes) STI Nursing NCLEX Questions Quiz
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common viral infection that can affect both the oral and genital areas. Understanding HSV is important for preventing transmission, recognizing symptoms, and managing outbreaks, especially in high-risk populations such as pregnant women and newborns. This quiz covers key facts about HSV, including how it spreads, signs and symptoms, treatment […]