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By: Megan Giovanelli Doble, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-C Sep 26 2019
The Latest Nutrition Trends: From A to Z Over the past several years, there seems to be an increased interest and acceptance of healthier, cleaner eating and a renewed attentiveness to health and wellness in the general population. We are in the midst of a paradigm shift and moving away...
By: Lauren Waronker, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-C Sep 20 2019
Winter's Formula Reviewed and updated by Jennifer Collins, MSN, CRNP, ACACNP-BC: February 28, 2024 Respiratory compensation is the physiologic mechanism that occurs in an attempt to normalize metabolic acidosis. Winter’s formula can be used to help...
By: Lauren Waronker, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-C Sep 18 2019
Delta Ratio Reviewed and updated by Jennifer Collins, MSN, CRNP, ACACNP-BC: March 31, 2024 Determination of the serum anion gap (AG) is an important step in the differential diagnosis of acid-base disorders, especially metabolic acidosis (Emmett, 2023). The...
By: Lauren Waronker, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-C Sep 16 2019
How to Calculate Anion Gap and Identify Anion Gap Acidosis Reviewed and updated by Jennifer Collins, MSN, CRNP, ACACNP-BC: March 20, 2024  Formula to Calculate Anion Gap: Serum anion gap (AG) = Na+ – (Cl- + HCO3-)The anion gap (AG) can be used as an indicator of the type and...
By: Lynne Centrella Rudderow, MSN, RN, CRNP, WHNP-BC, CCE Sep 12 2019
Ovarian Cancer...A Silent Killer September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, just like next month will be Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, unlike breast cancer, there are no screening tests for ovarian cancer and unfortunately, minimal early signs and symptoms. Ovarian...
By: Myrna B. Schnur, MSN, RN Sep 9 2019
mHealth Apps for Nurses Page reviewed and updated: August 2023 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (2018) supports the “development of mobile medical applications (apps) that improve health care and provide consumers and healthcare professionals with valuable...
By: Myrna B. Schnur, MSN, RN Sep 5 2019
Vaping Epidemic: A Public Health Crisis? Vaping has been a focus in recent headlines and the story continues to unfold. As of August 27, 2019, 215 people in 25 states were hospitalized for severe lung disease possibly linked to vaping nicotine or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Aug 30 2019
The Power of Informal Conversations and Bold Relationships I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Connie Delaney, Professor & Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota. We spoke about her nursing career, her current work and the importance of nurses getting involved as...
By: Valerie Dziados, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC  Aug 27 2019
Cardiac Power Output and Index Reviewed and updated by Valerie Dziados, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC: February 5, 2024 The heart is fundamentally a muscular hydraulic pump that can create pressure as well as flow. It is comprised of a pump (heart) and pipes (arteries) that...
By: Valerie Dziados, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC Aug 23 2019
Final Diagnosis: Syncope or Seizure? Reviewed and updated by Valerie Dziados, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC: March 20, 2024 Achieving the correct final diagnosis with the presenting symptom of transient loss of consciousness can challenge even the most seasoned clinician. Syncope and...
By: Myrna Schnur Aug 19 2019
Starting My First Clinical Rotation - What Do I Need? It’s been over twenty-five years since I graduated from nursing school, but I will never forget my first day of clinical rotations. I had learned quite a bit in the classroom and skills lab: how to assess my patients, administer medications,...
By: Robin Haskell, MSN, RN, CRNP Aug 16 2019
Shopping for Stethoscopes - Do You Hear What I Hear? Page reviewed and updated: August 2023 You use your stethoscope countless times each shift. As an indispensable tool for rapid patient assessment, your stethoscope has a constant presence with you as you care for patients. Now that it’s...
By: Christina Gresh, MSN, RN Aug 13 2019
Nurse Apparel & Tools - Look Good, Feel Good & Be Prepared Page reviewed and updated: August 2023 To have a successful shift, having the right apparel and tools for the job is essential! Whether you are a new graduate or a seasoned professional, we’ll look at some tools of the trade to help you get...
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