Nursing Tip of the Day! – Fundamentals
Category: Fundamentals Quinidine can cause gastrointestinal issues, namely nausea and diarrhea. At high doses, neurological side effects can occur. Heart block at the level of the sinus or AV node can also occur as can hypotension.
‘Past public health lessons must be learnt’
It never rains but it pours. That’s how it feels at the moment when it comes to potential public health challenges facing the UK and the world in general. The post ‘Past public health lessons must be learnt’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Cute and Protective Hairstyle Ideas For Nurses of All Hair-Types
As nurses juggle the demands of long shifts, providing quality patient care, and maintaining a professional appearance, their hairstyle choices have become an increasingly important topic of discussion. This article…
‘Juggling shift work around lectures and self-directed study was not easy’
Gabbi Cohen shares her experience of balancing study with working as a nurse. The post ‘Juggling shift work around lectures and self-directed study was not easy’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Mary Seacole statue restored following vandalism incident
A beloved statue of Mary Seacole has been restored after it was vandalised in what was understood to be a racially motivated incident. The post Mary Seacole statue restored following vandalism incident appeared first on Nursing Times.
How Hospitals Are Using Technology to Support the Nursing Workforce
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How to Get Started as a Nurse Advocate Around Key Issues Like Scope of Practice
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The Relentless School Nurse: Rising Gun Ownership Meets Urgent Need for Safe Storage Education – Join the ‘End Family Fire’ Movement
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Reflections From a Stroke Survivor
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, with 795,000 strokes annually. Stroke is a serious medical emergency, with the World Stroke Organization and other groups fighting a battle against this globally impactful disease. Since stroke is such a universal experience, understanding […]
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Fundamentals
Category: Fundamentals The major side effect of quinidine is ventricular proarrhythmia and sudden death. This often occurs in association with QT prolongation. In the setting of torsades, intravenous magnesium can help to reduce the effects of the quinidine.