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By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Mar 1 2023
Certification: A Designation that Matters! I was recently asked the question, “Does nursing certification really matter?” “Matter to whom?” is the question. We know patients expect to receive the best quality care when they come to a healthcare organization. As...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Feb 28 2023
This Month in Nursing: March 2023 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development. Nursing Recognition DatesCertified Nurses Day March 19, 2023 Guide to CertificationMargretta "Gretta"...
By: Valerie Dziados, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC   Feb 20 2023
Sympathy and Empathy: Understanding What Is Best for Our Patients Sympathy and empathy are closely related terms that are both important traits of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is believed to be more important to success in career, and potentially patient relationships, than intellectual...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Feb 16 2023
Detecting Tracheal Deviation Assessment of the trachea is a standard component of any routine physical examination. It involves evaluating the position of the trachea and detecting tracheal deviation from the midline. This is a serious clinical finding and the cause should be...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Feb 13 2023
Tuning into the Weber and Rinne Hearing Tests Hearing loss can occur at any stage of life for a variety of reasons. For example, short term hearing loss can be caused by a common ear infection, which often resolves with treatment and time, while permanent hearing loss will afflict many of us...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Feb 6 2023
Pinpointing Ptosis Ptosis, or blepharoptosis, is the drooping of the upper eyelid caused by a congenital or acquired abnormality of the muscles that elevate the eyelid (Lee, 2021). Ptosis can affect normal vision, but more importantly, it may be a sign of a serious...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Feb 6 2023
Focusing on Abnormal Fundoscopic Findings A fundoscopic exam, also known as ophthalmoscopic or retinal examination, is a test used to screen for eye disorders, injuries, and diseases. Advanced practice nurses working in primary care and emergency departments should develop and sharpen...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Feb 1 2023
This Month in Nursing: February 2023 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development.Nursing Recognition DatesPeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week February 6-12, 2023     ...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Feb 1 2023
Communication: 4 Steps Toward A Healthier Work Environment Communication is the expression of a message between a sender and a recipient. Sounds simple but, it’s much more complicated than we realize. We communicate in different ways. Some prefer verbal communication, some prefer the written word in...
By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, CRNP, CNE, CCRN, ACNP-BC, ACNPC Jan 25 2023
Misinformation and Disinformation: Nurses’ Role in Evidence-Based Commentary Social media platforms have become a go-to information source for the public, and a soap box for healthcare providers of all types. While this may seem to be a positive influence, the information may not be completely correct or may even be...
By: Jennifer Collins, MSN, AGACNP-BC Jan 13 2023
Monro-Kellie Doctrine: A Brief Review The Monro-Kellie doctrine was first described over two-hundred years ago by Dr. Alexander Monro and Dr. George Kellie. It describes the direct relationship between the contents of the cranium and intracranial pressure (Mokri, 2001). According to...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Jan 11 2023
Neuromuscular Blockade Drugs: How Do They Work? I vividly recall the first time I administered a neuromuscular blockade agent (NMBA) to a patient in the surgical intensive care unit. My patient was hypoxemic and had been “bucking the vent,” meaning they were fighting the ventilator...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jan 6 2023
This Week: NFL and Damar Hamlin Remind Us about CPR & Mental Health Most of us remember the first time we performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). For me, it was in the Medical Intensive Care Unit where I was working as a staff nurse. I was a new graduate, and it was emotional, traumatic and exhausting...
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