How AI Is Changing Nursing With Jing Wang
Artificial intelligence has officially passed “buzzword” status. It’s here, and we have two options: Allow other professions to take the reins in AI and its applications in nursing Be in…
How Nurse Entrepreneurs Built Lumify and Adni
Before Anthony Scarpone-Lambert, BSN, RN, and Jennifferre Mancillas, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC built their successful nurse marketplace community, Adni, they started with a simple question. How can we make healthcare workers’…
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing During episodes of hypoxia or ischemia, myocardial cells preferentially use glucose as a substrate for adenosine triphosphate (ATP) generation. Hypoglycemic episodes stimulate the sympathoadrenal system, which can be proarrythmogenic.
How One Nurse’s Snack Closet Is Changing Lives at a Small-Town High School
By anyone’s standards, the nurse’s office at Moore County High School in Lynchburg, VA, isn’t much larger than a storage room. But thanks to school nurse Jennifer Ervin, LPN, it’s…
Test your knowledge on acute complications of diabetes, what causes them and how to recognise them
Test your knowledge and gain evidence of your professional development with Nursing Times Self-assessment bite-sized CPD. The post Test your knowledge on acute complications of diabetes, what causes them and how to recognise them appeared first on Nursing Times.
Brudzinski Sign (Meningitis) Assessment with Memory Trick Nursing
The Brudzinski sign is a classic neurological assessment used by nurses and healthcare professionals to help identify meningitis. This test looks for involuntary movements that occur when the meninges (the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord) are inflamed. How to Assess for the Brudzinski Sign A positive Brudzinski sign occurs when the patient’s […]
Understanding Vein Bifurcation: Tips for Safe IV Insertion and Blood Draws
Vein bifurcation is an essential concept every nursing student should understand, especially when learning how to insert IVs or draw blood safely. But what exactly is vein bifurcation, and why does it matter? What Is Vein Bifurcation? Vein bifurcation occurs when a vein splits into two branches. This anatomical feature is common in many areas […]
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Genital Warts STI Nursing
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that nursing students should understand. It can lead to genital warts and, in some cases, serious health complications such as cervical cancer. This review provides an overview of HPV, including transmission, symptoms, screening guidelines, treatment options, and patient education tips. Don’t forget […]
What should happen to a nurse who attempted to engage in a sexual communication with a child?
Each month, Nursing Times will consider a real-life case heard by the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s fitness to practise panel. We’ll give you the facts of the case, as presented to the panel, and you’ll get a chance to consider what decision you would have made. The post What should happen to a nurse who […]
New national network for dementia research nurses launched
A dedicated nationwide network of dementia research nurses is being set up with the aim of boosting participation in trials on treatments for the neurological condition. The post New national network for dementia research nurses launched appeared first on Nursing Times.