Nurse Sarah Meningitis Health Update Signs and Symptoms, Labs, and Testing
In this article, I want to share about my recent hospitalization. I recently went through one of the scariest experiences of my life, a hospitalization for meningitis. I want to share my full story, including my symptoms, lab results, testing, diagnosis, and treatment, in the hope that it raises awareness and helps others who might […]
The Relentless School Nurse: School Safety – Championing Student Wellbeing in Active Shooter Drills
The newly released National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus study—“School Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health” asks us to confront a difficult question: Are our safety drills really keeping children safe, or, in our urgent quest for preparedness, are we inadvertently chipping away at their sense of security…
The Many Colors of Nursing Success
There are many ways in which nurses can achieve success, and what that looks like is unique for each individual. And in a world where success is often measured by the amount of money you earn and the initials after your name, you can choose not to buy into that worldview to define your life […]
She’s a Nurse and a Flight Attendant — How Hannah Kimmel Balances Two Demanding Careers
All Photos provided via Instagram from @hankimmel Podcast Episode >>Listen to “Hannah Kimmel Juggles Two Jobs—Nurse and Flight Attendant. Here’s How” [audioplayer_cnhannahkimmel] This RN is proudly wearing her wings…and her…
Tuition Reimbursed & Job Guarantee—UC Neuro Nurse Program Lands $2.35M Grant
Image Souce: UC.Edu The Farmer Family Foundation has awarded a $2.35 million grant to UC Health and the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing to strengthen the pipeline of talent…
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing The mainstay of alcoholic ketoacidosis treatment is hydration with 5% dextrose in isotonic saline. Before glucose administration, thiamine should be given to avoid precipitating Wernicke encephalopathy.
How Nurses Can Build Resilience Amid Burnout, Layoffs, and a Changing Healthcare Landscape
Being a nurse is a rewarding career that can come with unexpected challenges. COVID-19 has shifted the way nurses traditionally work and brought to the forefront issues such as staff shortages, burnout, and the risk of job-related injuries. Now, the healthcare field is shifting its focus to AI technology as nurses pivot to learn new […]
Irish health service condemns racist attacks on staff
The Republic of Ireland’s Health Service Executive has strongly condemned recent incidents of racist abuse and assaults against healthcare workers and the public. The post Irish health service condemns racist attacks on staff appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Patients with alcoholic ketoacidosis present with mixed acid-base disturbances. They can have metabolic acidosis from ketoacidosis and lactate, metabolic alkalosis from vomiting and chronic respiratory alkalosis from liver disease.
Chair appointed to lead national maternity and neonatal review
A former British diplomat has been appointed to lead a national review into maternity and neonatal safety. The post Chair appointed to lead national maternity and neonatal review appeared first on Nursing Times.