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By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Apr 16 2024
COVID-19 Treatment Side Effects It’s been about four years since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the entire world. Researchers continue to study not only the long-term effects of the virus but also the therapies that have been employed to manage this devastating infectious...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Mar 29 2024
What is a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Test? My husband is a very healthy 53-year-old lifelong distance runner who jogs not only to stay in shape but to avoid needing antihypertensive medication from which he was successfully weaned over a decade ago. In addition to his personal history of...
By: Jennifer Collins, MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC Mar 14 2024
Updates on COVID-19 Isolation The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in late 2019, wreaked havoc globally not just on healthcare systems, but also disrupting daily life and altering societal norms. The highly contagious and deadly virus spread rapidly and claimed the lives of...
By: Megan Doble, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-C Mar 8 2024
What You Need to Know about Measles in 2024 Measles is in the news again this year! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), during the first 2 months of 2024, there were already 41 reported cases in the United States (US) in 16 different jurisdictions. In...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Feb 13 2024
How Do I Prepare My Patient for an MRI? If you are a nurse working in an acute care setting, you’ve likely sent patients for diagnostic imaging. One of the most common radiologic tests is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a non-invasive exam that produces three-dimensional images...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jan 18 2024
Are Masks Back? The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency expired in May of 2023. That meant that universal masking in healthcare facilities was not tied to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) but would be determined by risk-based...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Jan 10 2024
Ketamine: Risks versus Rewards Last October 2023, Hollywood was shocked by the passing of “Friends” sitcom star Matthew Perry. Perry had been battling drug addiction for decades and had been receiving ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety. Toxicology...
By: Jennifer Collins, MSN, CRNP, ACACNP-BC Dec 21 2023
Recognition and Management of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) refers to end organ dysfunction caused by intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) (Gestring, 2023). ACS is defined as a sustained intra-abdominal pressure greater than 20 mm Hg that is associated with new end-organ...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Nov 8 2023
Do’s and Don’ts for Communicating with Patients with Dementia Caring for a patient with dementia presents many challenges. Watching a loved one progress through the stages of dementia is also challenging. Communication is often especially difficult as people with dementia can become frustrated by the changes...
By: Jennifer Collins, MSN, CRNP, ACACNP-BC Nov 3 2023
Recognition and Management of Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Extremities The muscle groups of the extremities are divided into multiple compartments that are formed by strong fascial membranes. Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) occurs when there is an increase in tissue pressure within the closed fascial space...
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: 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...
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