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By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Oct 16 2023
Cannabis to Treat Menopause Symptoms? Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue, bloating, irritability, depression, and anxiety are all common signs of perimenopause and menopause. For those of us at or approaching midlife, this natural phase of aging is unavoidable, and the...
By: Robin Haskell , MSN, RN, CRNP Oct 11 2023
Navigating Critical Illness in the ICU: The Role of a Medical Family Member When a loved one is critically ill, the emotional toll on the family can be overwhelming. In such challenging times, having a family member with a medical background can be a beacon of support and a source of invaluable information. This unique...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Oct 9 2023
Interpreting Liver Enzymes and Liver Function Tests Liver enzymes and liver function tests (LFTs) are common lab tests drawn in both primary care and acute care settings. They are used to gauge liver impairment, evaluate the degree of liver injury, and monitor the progression of liver disease and...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Oct 5 2023
Understanding the Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Procedure I’ve taken care of a few patients following a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure, but I didn’t really know what it involved. If you are a nurse who cares for patients following TIPS insertion, here’s...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Sep 30 2023
Collaboration: The key to answering the question, “What’s the plan?” How often have you asked yourself, “What’s the plan?” You may ask the question when you’re caring for a patient, as a leader, or even in your personal life. Over the past few months, I’ve recognized a growing trend...
By: Sep 27 2023
This Month in Nursing: October 2023 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development. Nursing Recognition DatesNational Midwifery Week October 1-7, 2023Theme: Midwives - Strengthening Communities...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Sep 25 2023
Another Shot?! Vaccine Recommendations for 2023 Another shot?! That small but unpleasant injection in the arm and its potential side effects strike fear into the hearts of many, so much so that nearly half of all adults avoid getting an influenza (flu) vaccination each year (Centers for Disease...
By: Sep 19 2023
Improving Hospital Sepsis Programs In the United States, approximately 1.7 million adult hospitalizations and more than one-third of hospital deaths each year are due to sepsis (Rhee et al., 2017). Current recommendations and guidelines focus on early recognition and management of...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Sep 11 2023
Calculating the Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) Score Liver disease is the 11th leading cause of death worldwide (Cheemerla & Balakrishnan, 2021). Affecting approximately 1.5 billion people globally, chronic liver disease (CLD) is commonly caused by nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Sep 6 2023
Nursing Ministry: Caring for a Patient Attacked by a Wild Hyena in Tanzania I noticed her move with quiet grace around The Plaster House, shielding a secret behind her mask. Two days later, lying on the operating room table, Rose*, a 25-year-old Tanzanian woman, was being prepped for a procedure that would change her life...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Sep 1 2023
Let’s Change the Trajectory of Sepsis The story is too common – a person feels unwell and after a few days ends up going to their primary care provider or an urgent care center. They are evaluated, sent home, and several days later end up back in the office and evaluated again...
By: Aug 30 2023
This Month in Nursing: September 2023 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development.Nursing Recognition DatesNational Clinical Nurse Specialist Recognition Week September 1-7, 2023Theme: LEAD the...
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