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By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Apr 1 2022
Supporting New Nurses Through the Novice to Expert Journey April, the month when nursing students are finishing up their classes, studying for NCLEX and getting ready to start their journey as a new nurse. I remember those days, the feeling of anticipation, worrying about passing NCLEX, and excitement...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Mar 31 2022
Criminalization of Medical Errors - What Can We Learn from the RaDonda Vaught Case? By now, most nurses have heard about the case of RaDonda Vaught, a nurse found guilty of criminal charges – neglect and negligent homicide – after a 2017 fatal medication error. Details of the Incident On December 26, 2017, Vaught...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Mar 30 2022
This Month in Nursing: April 2022 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development. Nursing Recognition DatesOccupational Health Nurses Week April 3-9, 2022#OHNWeekNCPDAppropriate coding and...
By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CCRN, ACNP-BC, ACNPC Mar 25 2022
The Appendix to Appendicitis: Know the Signs of Appendicitis When doing an abdominal assessment, one might find several different signs that could indicate appendicitis. We will be discussing some of these assessment findings, and how they relate to acute appendicitis.  The McBurney point is point...
By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CCRN, ACNP-BC, ACNPC Mar 25 2022
2 Ways to Assess the Spleen There are times when it is helpful to measure the spleen on assessment. The disease processes that can cause splenomegaly include mononucleosis, idiopathic thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, HIV infection, parasitic infection, connective tissue...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Mar 23 2022
How to Calculate the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a lab value that looks at kidney function. While you may recognize the GFR as a result that simply comes back on the lab slip, it’s important to note that this result is based on a calculation that...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Mar 21 2022
What Does Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Tell Us About the Kidneys? Patients with kidney disease may present with a variety of symptoms or no symptoms at all. Some have renal signs such as gross hematuria or flank pain; others present with edema, hypertension, or uremia; and for many, lab tests will show an...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Mar 11 2022
Calcium Channel Blockers - How Do They Work? Calcium channel blockers (antagonists) are commonly prescribed to treat a variety of cardiovascular disorders. All calcium channel blockers inhibit the L-type calcium channel within cells and are divided into two major categories, either...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Mar 7 2022
Celebrating International Women’s Day Each year, on March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). Why is this important? About IWD March 8th is a day to celebrate women, increase our visibility, and forge ahead on achieving gender parity. This is a day when...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Mar 3 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.COVID-19Survival...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Mar 1 2022
Competency-Informed Staffing: A Potential Catalyst for Quality Outcomes and Safer Work Environments I recently responded to a rapid response team (RRT) call for a patient in acute respiratory distress. Despite interventions, the patient was transferred to the critical care unit, intubated, and placed on a ventilator. The nurses on the floor had...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Feb 25 2022
This Month in Nursing: March 2022 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development. Nursing Recognition DatesCertified Nurses DayMarch 19, 20225 Reasons to Get CertifiedGuide to CertificationGI...
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