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By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Sep 30 2023
Collaboration: The key to answering the question, “What’s the plan?” How often have you asked yourself, “What’s the plan?” You may ask the question when you’re caring for a patient, as a leader, or even in your personal life. Over the past few months, I’ve recognized a growing trend...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Sep 27 2023
This Month in Nursing: October 2023 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development. Nursing Recognition DatesNational Midwifery Week October 1-7, 2023Theme: Midwives - Strengthening Communities...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Sep 25 2023
Another Shot?! Vaccine Recommendations for 2023 Another shot?! That small but unpleasant injection in the arm and its potential side effects strike fear into the hearts of many, so much so that nearly half of all adults avoid getting an influenza (flu) vaccination each year (Centers for Disease...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Sep 19 2023
Improving Hospital Sepsis Programs In the United States, approximately 1.7 million adult hospitalizations and more than one-third of hospital deaths each year are due to sepsis (Rhee et al., 2017). Current recommendations and guidelines focus on early recognition and management of...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Sep 11 2023
Calculating the Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) Score Liver disease is the 11th leading cause of death worldwide (Cheemerla & Balakrishnan, 2021). Affecting approximately 1.5 billion people globally, chronic liver disease (CLD) is commonly caused by nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Sep 6 2023
Nursing Ministry: Caring for a Patient Attacked by a Wild Hyena in Tanzania I noticed her move with quiet grace around The Plaster House, shielding a secret behind her mask. Two days later, lying on the operating room table, Rose*, a 25-year-old Tanzanian woman, was being prepped for a procedure that would change her life...
By: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN Sep 1 2023
Let’s Change the Trajectory of Sepsis The story is too common – a person feels unwell and after a few days ends up going to their primary care provider or an urgent care center. They are evaluated, sent home, and several days later end up back in the office and evaluated again...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Aug 30 2023
This Month in Nursing: September 2023 Here’s a glance at what’s happening this month, along with some resources for your learning and professional development.Nursing Recognition DatesNational Clinical Nurse Specialist Recognition Week September 1-7, 2023Theme: LEAD the...
By: Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN Aug 25 2023
Zidovudine: How Does It Work? It’s been over 60 years since human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was first detected and about 40 years since acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was recognized as a new disease. Yet we still don’t have a cure. Thankfully, dozens...
By: Myrna B. Schnur, MSN, RN Aug 21 2023
What is the Animal Naming Test? Have you ever heard of the Animal Naming Test (ANT)? To me, it sounds like a game you might play with kids on an elementary school playground! I had never heard the term until I read through the latest Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Aug 15 2023
Nursing Drug Handbook App: A few of my favorite things I was thrilled when I learned that Nursing Drug Handbook launched an app this year! While I do love the touch and feel of the book, I know how quickly drug information is updated. And while caring for patients in our clinic, an up-to-date drug...
By: Myrna B. Schnur, MSN, RN Aug 10 2023
New Drug in the Fight Against Alzheimer's: Lecanemab (Leqembi®) Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects over six million people in the U.S. As a nurse, you will likely receive questions from friends and relatives surrounding AD and its potential treatment options. (Lequembi®) is the latest medication...
By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Aug 8 2023
Quick Guide to Studying for Certification Exams I am happy to share that I recently achieved CCRN certification. It was a lot of studying, but I am so happy I did it. It had been on my to-do list for years and I must admit, it was more difficult than I anticipated. With a background in critical...
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