Some of us is probably not morning people and would relatively sleep in than be at work at 6 a.m. That’s okay — morning shifts may...
Lack of access, insufficient supplies, and inconsistent or inaccurate results mean that testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, stays highly controversial and confusing. Here’s...
From the moment Regina Mason, MSN, RN, GNP-BC, entered nursing school, she knew she desired to work with older adults. “The impetus for my nursing career...
Summer is just across the corner and it can be unlike any we’ve experienced before. We’ve all been staying at home, and plenty of of us...
My first experience with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was after I was a brand new nurse within the intensive care unit. ECMO therapy was used as...
Their daughter has diabetes and apparently the college nurse gave her insulin 3 times during episodes of hypoglycemia. The school denies that such incidents occurred, however...
There has been much discussion in regards to the term “herd immunity” and whether it may be achieved in the present Covid-19 situation. What is herd...
In 2019, greater than 5 million young people within the U.S. used electronic cigarettes, and in January 2020, roughly 2,600 people (adults and youth) were hospitalized...
Accurate assessment and management of oxygenation disorders is critical to optimal patient outcomes. Alveolar to arterial oxygen gradient (Aa), i.e. the difference between the quantity of...
The excellent news is that meditation and mindfulness can offer powerful tools to fight burnout. Mindfulness has been shown to scale back stress and anxiety, improve...
