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By: Myrna Schnur Jun 30 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a popular topic of discussion in nursing. From academia to the bedside, nurses are seeing an increase in the use of AI for everything from writing care plans and papers, to electronic medical record...
By: Monica Decker, MSN, RN, CRNP Jun 19 2025
Seizure Management Case Study Introduction   Seizures are a common occurrence, affecting approximately 8 to 10 percent of the population over a lifetime. Seizures account for 1 to 2 percent of all Emergency Department (ED) visits, and approximately one-quarter of these...
By: Valerie Dziados, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC Jun 11 2025
The Power of One: How a Polypill is Changing Cardiovascular Care Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with secondary prevention being critical for patients who have already experienced a cardiovascular event. Standard treatment typically involves a combination...
By: Myrna Schnur Jun 4 2025
Restraint Use in the Hospital Setting Introduction Restraints in the hospital setting are a critical tool for ensuring patient and staff safety during episodes of aggression or agitation. However, their use must adhere to strict guidelines to protect patient rights and ensure ethical...
By: Jennifer Collins , MSN, RN, AG-ACNP-BC May 21 2025
External Ventricular Drains (EVD) An external ventricular drain (EVD) is a small catheter that is inserted through the skull (burr hole) and into the lateral ventricle. It is a device that is commonly placed and utilized in neurosurgery to monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and...
By: Myrna Schnur May 9 2025
Acute Ischemic Stroke Case Study Every minute that brain tissue is deprived of oxygen during a stroke, millions of neurons can be lost. This case study highlights the transformative impact of swift and coordinated care in a patient presenting with acute stroke symptoms.  The...
By: Robin Haskell, MSN, RN, CRNP May 5 2025
The Unseen Power: Celebrating Home Health Nurses I’m an ICU nurse through-and-through, but last month, as a personal favor, I worked as a freelance private duty home care nurse for a postop vascular surgery client who was otherwise unable to secure 24-hour home nursing care on short notice...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Apr 8 2025
Measles Outbreak– Do I Need a Booster? Two children recently lost their lives in Texas after acquiring the measles virus. As of April 4, 2025, 607 confirmed cases have been reported this year in 21 states (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2025a). It’s alarming as...
By: Myrna Schnur Apr 3 2025
CPAP vs. BiPAP Both continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) are non-invasive ventilation modalities, each serving specific clinical purposes. CPAP is primarily utilized for airway maintenance, whereas BiPAP...
By: Margo A. Halm, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Mar 17 2025
Closing the Theory-to-Practice Gap: Quantifying the Impact of Web-based Workflow Solutions The phrase "evidence-based practice" (EBP) has become a hallmark of excellence in healthcare. Yet, for many organizations, turning EBP from theory into actionable practice remains a challenge. Bridging this gap often requires more than...
By: Rachel DeMarco, MSN, RN, FNP-C Mar 10 2025
Adolescent Confidentiality – Respecting Their Rights Medical providers who care for adolescent patients must understand the basic legal rights of this special population in terms of confidentiality. Adolescence is defined as the period of transition from childhood to adulthood and encompasses a wide...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Feb 19 2025
5 Board Service Core Competencies Have you ever considered volunteering on an organization’s Board of Directors? All business corporations, no matter the size, must have a board of directors as required by state law. The board is typically comprised of executives (e.g...
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