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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jun 28 2022
This Month in Nursing: July 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 July.Medical Malpractice...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jun 16 2022
Nurses Month 2022 Highlights This past May was our third Nurses Month during the COVID-19 pandemic and our appreciation and support of nurses is stronger than ever – and not just on any certain day, week, or month. We strive to demonstrate our gratitude and pride for...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Jun 15 2022
Alteplase - How Does It Work? Thrombolytic drugs are commonly used in emergency situations to break up or dissolve blood clots that have caused ischemia of the vital organs. Alteplase, also known as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), is a thrombolytic agent produced by...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Jun 9 2022
Implicit Bias - Do I Have It? Do I have implicit biases? The short answer is, “Yes, - many.” We are all susceptible to these automatic cognitive processes, whether we want to admit it or not. Implicit bias develops based on the natural functioning of our brains as...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jun 7 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. NursingGreater...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Jun 1 2022
Let’s Make Humanity Stronger Care without judgement and best care everywhere. That’s what the nursing profession is about; we care for everyone and advocate for health equity, diversity, and inclusion for all people. The past several years have brought attention to the...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jun 1 2022
This Month in Nursing: June 2022 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development. Healthcare Observances Pride Month#PrideMonthPocket Card: Affirming Care for LGBTQ+ Patients Guideline...
By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CNE, ACNP-BC, ACNPC May 17 2022
How To Measure Orthostatic Vital Signs A patient arrives to the emergency room complaining of dizziness. Postural hypotension is suspected. The provider orders orthostatic vital signs. But how do we obtain these accurately? When measuring orthostatic vital signs, the blood pressure...
By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CNE, ACNP-BC, ACNPC May 17 2022
Accurately Assessing Peripheral Pulses Pulse assessment is crucial to identifying life- and limb-threatening injuries and illnesses. Character and quality of pulses can be affected by several different factors, and early identification and intervention is paramount to good patient...
By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CNE, ACNP-BC, ACNPC May 17 2022
Measuring Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Step by Step Measuring noninvasive blood pressures is an essential procedure in nursing. Measurements can be taken utilizing either a sphygmomanometer or a digitally automated blood pressure cuff. In either case, it is important to ensure the proper size cuff...
By: Elizabeth Wirth-Tomaszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, CCRN, ACNP-BC, ACNPC May 16 2022
Am I nurse-splaining? I’ve been a nurse coming up on 30 years, with over a decade of experience as a critical care nurse practitioner. In that time, I’ve come to know some things about myself. One of the habits I have that goes back many years is explaining...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN May 12 2022
Antianginals - How Do They Work? Angina is severe chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Antianginal medications encompass a group of drug classes that either reduce the consumption of oxygen in the heart muscle or increase oxygen supply to the myocardium to...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN May 10 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. NursingRotating...
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