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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...
By: Robin Haskell, MSN, RN, CRNP Feb 7 2025
Pulmonary Embolism: The Life-Threatening Condition You Can’t Afford to Miss Case Study: Sarah, a 52-year-old woman with a history of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes, arrived at the ER short of breath, clutching her chest. She had been recovering from knee replacement surgery and dismissed her symptoms as post...
By: Elizabeth Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CNE, CCRN, ACNP-BC, ACNPC Jan 31 2025
Nurse Practitioners Listed as the Top Job in 2025 Many nurses are looking for a change, and they couldn’t be better positioned to take on what has now been deemed not only the best healthcare job, but also the best job overall in 2025 by U.S. News and World Reports: Nurse Practitioner (NP)....
By: Myrna Schnur Jan 29 2025
The McMurray Maneuver Meniscal tears of the knee are a common orthopedic injury, often occurring from twisting injuries. The McMurray test is one physical exam maneuver that can be performed when a meniscal tear is suspected.Background The McMurray maneuver involves...
By: Robin Haskell, MSN, RN, CRNP Jan 28 2025
Getting Personal: A Guide to the Male Genitourinary Exam Let’s be honest—performing a male genitourinary (GU) exam can be a little awkward, both for you and the patient. But as nurses, we know that these exams are essential for identifying potential problems, fostering open conversations...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Jan 7 2025
Bird Flu Fatality! Seven Facts Nurses Need to Know The first U.S. death from avian influenza, better known as bird flu, was reported on Monday, January 6, 2025, in Louisiana. The individual was over 65 years old, had additional medical conditions, and had been exposed to wild birds. As of this...
By: Elizabeth Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CNE, CCRN, ACNP-BC, ACNPC Jan 2 2025
Expert to Novice: How to Shift Gears When Changing Directions Many nurses are reconsidering their roles these days. Some have decided to change venues and pursue areas like aesthetics or change specialties for a fresh perspective. Some return for education, leadership, or advanced practice degrees (such as...
By: Nurse-Family Partnership®, Helping First-Time Parents Succeed Dec 19 2024
Impact of the Nurse-Family Partnership® – Stefi’s Story North Carolina resident, Stefi, had a suspicion of what to expect when she visited her local health department for a pregnancy test in August 2019. And her feeling was right – she was pregnant. Stefi was 18 and not only had she just...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Dec 18 2024
Nursing Conference Schedule 2025 Attending conferences can enhance your professional development whether you are starting your career or have been a clinical nurse for decades. It is one of the best ways to stay current on the latest evidence-based practices, network with thought...
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