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By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CNE, ACNP-BC, ACNPC May 17 2022
How To Measure Orthostatic Vital Signs A patient arrives to the emergency room complaining of dizziness. Postural hypotension is suspected. The provider orders orthostatic vital signs. But how do we obtain these accurately? When measuring orthostatic vital signs, the blood pressure...
By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CNE, ACNP-BC, ACNPC May 17 2022
Accurately Assessing Peripheral Pulses Pulse assessment is crucial to identifying life- and limb-threatening injuries and illnesses. Character and quality of pulses can be affected by several different factors, and early identification and intervention is paramount to good patient...
By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CNE, ACNP-BC, ACNPC May 17 2022
Measuring Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Step by Step Measuring noninvasive blood pressures is an essential procedure in nursing. Measurements can be taken utilizing either a sphygmomanometer or a digitally automated blood pressure cuff. In either case, it is important to ensure the proper size cuff...
By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CCRN, ACNP-BC, ACNPC May 16 2022
Am I nurse-splaining? I’ve been a nurse coming up on 30 years, with over a decade of experience as a critical care nurse practitioner. In that time, I’ve come to know some things about myself. One of the habits I have that goes back many years is explaining...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN May 12 2022
Antianginals - How Do They Work? Angina is severe chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Antianginal medications encompass a group of drug classes that either reduce the consumption of oxygen in the heart muscle or increase oxygen supply to the myocardium to...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP May 10 2022
Summing Up the Research: Transforming Practice through Evidence Awareness of current research is a big component of staying up to date in nursing and healthcare and providing evidence-based care. Here’s a look at a selection of the latest studies and practice-changing recommendations. NursingRotating...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN May 8 2022
Recognizing Others by Sharing Gratitude and Kindness Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful and being ready to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Over my many years of being a nurse and nurse practitioner, one thing I recognize is being thankful for those who work along...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP May 5 2022
A New Goal: Work-Life Integration It’s been 6 years since we created My Nursing Care Plan! At that time, we focused on meeting professional requirements, being a lifelong learner in nursing, and work-life balance. While the first two goals still make sense, I’ve...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN May 1 2022
Celebrating Nurses Making a Difference in People’s Lives and our Profession! The last few years have been especially challenging for the nursing profession. We have faced fighting a virus that has wreaked havoc on patients, families, and on ourselves. We have struggled with equity, diversity, and inclusivity issues and...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP Apr 28 2022
This Month in Nursing: May 2022 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development. Nursing Recognition DatesNurses Month#NursesMonth NCPDEarn 7.5 contact hours FREE!Webinars, special offers and...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Apr 14 2022
Atropine Sulfate: How Does It Work? If you’ve ever participated in a patient code, you’re probably familiar with the drug atropine. Have you ever wondered how atropine works? Derived from the plant Atropa belladonna, atropine is an anticholinergic drug – a...
By: M. Lindell Joseph, PhD, RN, FAAN, AONL Foundation Board of Directors and The University of Iowa College of Nursing, and Laurie Benson, BSN, Executive Director, Nurses on Board Coalition Apr 7 2022
Leveraging Conflict in the Boardroom Wherever there are person-person interactions, there is potential conflict. Conflict in the boardroom may be a result of rivalry, misunderstanding, or the need for resources to get the work done. Two types of conflict may occur on a board, task...
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