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Premature Junctional Contractions (PJCs) EKG/ECG Review

Premature junctional contractions (PJCs), also called premature junctional complexes, are early heartbeats that originate from the AV junction instead of the SA node. Understanding PJCs is essential for nursing students preparing for exams like the NCLEX and for clinical practice. This guide breaks down everything you need to know in an easy-to-follow format. What Are […]

Wirral nursing staff in fresh protest about ‘dangerous’ workforce plans 

Clinical support workers (CSWs) and nurses at a trust in the North West have lodged a formal complaint with its board over proposals to alter staffing ratios, according to union representatives. The post Wirral nursing staff in fresh protest about ‘dangerous’ workforce plans  appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  In the absence of bleeding, hemodilution is mostly responsible for the decrease in hemoglobin levels in the first 72 hours after admission to the ICU and results from the liberal use of crystalloids and colloids in the resuscitation of critically ill patients. 

‘Normal but high’ blood pressure in 30s could increase heart attack risk

Patients aged in their 30s may risk a heart attack or stroke in later life even when they have ‘normal’ blood pressure, if it’s too high or steeply rising, warn UK researchers. The post ‘Normal but high’ blood pressure in 30s could increase heart attack risk appeared first on Nursing Times.