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By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Sep 16 2022
Pulmonary Vascular Resistance Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) is similar to systemic vascular resistance (SVR) except it refers to the arteries that supply blood to the lungs. If the pressure in the pulmonary vasculature is high, the right ventricle must work harder...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Sep 11 2022
Summing Up the Research: Transforming Practice through Evidence Nursing ResearchNurse-Led Interventions May Cut Children's Fear of Needles Two new nurse-led interventions to reduce negative impacts of vaccinations in children -- divided attention (DA) and positive memory reframing (PMR) -- were feasible...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Sep 1 2022
Prioritizing Nurses’ Mental Health: We Need to Do Better Recently I had the opportunity to talk with nurses about their mental health and well-being. The results were concerning; several nurses I spoke with felt they were burned out, exhausted, and had minimal, or nothing left to give of themselves to...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Aug 31 2022
This Month in Nursing: September 2022 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development. September Nursing Recognition DatesNational Clinical Nurse Specialist Recognition Week    ...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Aug 26 2022
Recognizing Substance Use Disorder in Nurses Hailed as one of the most trusted professions and elevated to the status of hero during the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing remains one of the most rewarding yet challenging careers today. The demands on nurses are increasing and multifold – from...
By: Myrna B. Schnur, MSN, RN Aug 11 2022
Benzodiazepines: How Do They Work? Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs used to treat generalized anxiety disorder, tension, insomnia, seizure disorders, procedural/surgical sedation or amnesia, skeletal muscle spasm, tremor, and delirium (Comerford & Durkin, 2022). The precise...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Aug 9 2022
The ABCDE-EFG Method for Assessing Moles Skin cancer screening and patient education are important factors for recognizing potential skin cancers and intervening early. The American Academy of Dermatology also recommends that patients perform regular skin self-examinations. Teach...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Aug 9 2022
How to Describe Skin Lesions When assessing the skin, it’s important to document your findings using the correct terminology to describe skin lesions. Here’s a quick A-to-Z guide to describing skin lesions. Bullae – Raised; fluid-filled; greater than 1...
By: Carey S. Clark, Ph.D., RN, AHN-BC, RYT, FAAN Aug 8 2022
Three Questions About the Nurse’s Role and Medical Cannabis Whether you work in a state where cannabis is fully legal for adult use or one where medical cannabis can be recommended, as a nurse, you will frequently encounter patients who use cannabis. One of the issues healthcare professionals have now is...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Aug 4 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. NursingImpact of...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Aug 1 2022
It’s Time…Giving Back to Our Profession to Get Back the Nursing Profession August, the month when nursing students go back to school to start their fall semester and faculty worry about having enough resources to meet the needs of their students. The nursing shortage has placed an enormous burden on academia and that...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jul 28 2022
This Month in Nursing: August 2022 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development. Healthcare Observances Here are some of the healthcare observances being recognized in August.Children's...
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