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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Feb 3 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. NursingNurse Work...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Feb 1 2022
Let’s not forget why we love nursing… Here we are in February, the month where many of us celebrate love on Valentine’s Day. Love for our partner, our children, our families, and I’m going to add one more to the list – love for our profession. Let’s face it...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jan 28 2022
This Month in Nursing: February 2022 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 WeekFebruary 7-13, 2022Perioperative & Surgical...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Jan 21 2022
N95 Masks - Know the Basics The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2022) recently clarified their guidance on the use of masks and respirators stating, “while any mask is better than wearing no mask at all, a well-fitted National Institute for...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Jan 13 2022
Alpha Adrenergic Blockers - How Do They Work? Alpha adrenergic blockers, or alpha adrenergic antagonists, affect the alpha receptors of the sympathetic nervous system. There are two types of alpha-adrenergic receptors: alpha-1 and alpha-2. Alpha-1 adrenergic receptors are found in the...
By: Lippincott® NursingCenter®, Wolters Kluwer Jan 7 2022
Crunch and Rub - Am I Hearing that Right? Certain non-pulmonary sounds may be heard during auscultation of the chest. It is important to be familiar with non-pulmonary sounds, such as mediastinal crunch and pleural friction rubs. Mediastinal crunch is caused by pneumomediastinum. This...
By: Lippincott® NursingCenter®, Wolters Kluwer Jan 7 2022
Egophony, Bronchophony, and Whispered Pectoriloquy - Say What? Voice generated sounds can provide important clues about respiratory abnormalities. Normal lungs are filled with air, and air does not transmit sound readily. Normally, transmitted voice sounds are difficult to hear – spoken words are...
By: Lippincott® NursingCenter®, Wolters Kluwer Jan 7 2022
All About Abnormal Breath Sounds Abnormal sounds are also called adventitious breath sounds. Here’s a list of common adventitious breath sounds with explanations and causes. Become familiar with the sounds and how to correctly document them. When possible, seek out learning...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jan 4 2022
Will Omicron Get Us to Herd Immunity? What happened? In many communities, including my own, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has come in like a freight train. People scrambled for testing kits before the holidays, with few to be found. Many are now sick and/or quarantined. The local...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Jan 1 2022
Igniting our Passion with a Spark As we emerge from the holidays and start 2022, many of us look forward to a different kind of year than we’ve experienced over the past 2 years. Without a doubt 2020 and 2021 were perhaps the most challenging healthcare has experienced in...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Dec 29 2021
This Month in Nursing: January 2022 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development. Nursing Recognition DatesNational CRNA WeekJanuary 23-29, 2022#crnaweek #stepforwardTheme: Trusted Anesthesia...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Dec 23 2021
Celebrate Nursing in 2022! Here are the “official” nursing recognition dates for the upcoming year, though we believe nurses should be recognized and celebrated each and every day! Stay #NurseStrong! *Dates and links will be updated as they become available...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Dec 21 2021
Use, Misuse, and Abuse - What's the Difference? Words matter. And when it comes to speaking about – or documenting – sensitive information, they matter even more. As patient advocates and providers of unbiased care, it’s important that we use the correct terminology related to...
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