A patient involves the emergency room complaining of dizziness. Postural hypotension is suspected. The provider orders orthostatic vital signs. But how exactly do you get them?...
What does it mean to be a mentor? Does he show anyone the ins and outs – where to search out a 2-inch silk tape, the...
Question: Dear Nancy, I actually have been an RN for 40 years and am trained in ACLS, PALS and TNCC. My training included endotracheal intubation and...
It’s no secret that certification can speed up your nursing profession and improve patient outcomes. Now, latest study data shows that CCRN-certified nurses play a big...
The National Conference for Nurse Practitioners (NCNP), sponsored by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, publisher of The Nurse Practitioner Journal, continues on the Las Vegas Hilton. NCNP...
The American Nurses Association touted a brand new Medicare rule that calls for advanced practice RNs to be paid for primary care services geared toward effectively...
I attended orientation within the Intensive Care Unit and had a tremendous teacher. She really knew every thing. I still have not met a wiser nurse...
Are you fascinated about starting an evening shift job? The work is demanding, but the advantages are plentiful. Most night shift jobs pay higher, provide a...
In 2020, the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio received the DAISY Award for Exceptional Patient Safety...
Do I even have hidden biases? The short answer is: “Yes, many.” We are all prone to these automatic cognitive processes, whether we would like to...
