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Calhoun Community College is a two-year institution of higher learning located in Decatur, Alabama with an additional campus located in Huntsville.

The Health Division is located on the Decatur Campus on the […]

Lawson State Community College is a community college located in Birmingham and Bessemer, Alabama with an additional campus located in Birmingham. Lawson State’s LPN Program, like it’s RN Program, celebrates […]

Wallace Community College, formally known as George C. Wallace State Community College, is a two-year institution of higher learning located in Dothan, Alabama.

Wallace Community College, formally known as […]

Northwest–Shoals Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education with two campuses. One campus is located in Phil Campbell, Alabama and the second campus is located in Muscle Shoals, A […]

The idea that nursing jobs are many and one can get a new job easily is a fallacy. In fact, while the demand of outstanding nurses has increased exponentially, you must position yourself to be the absolute best […]

I just thought I should write several sample ICU change of shift nursing notes, the way I know how to. You are more than welcome to comment with your version of ICU change of shift nursing note. There is no one […]

Which ACLS drugs that can be given through endotracheal tube in absence of IV/IO access?

Epinephrine
Lidocaine
Vassopressin

How to Write ICU Shift Reassessment Note
Reassessments completed. No acute events has occurred since the last assessment. No changes noted since the last assessment. Neurologically intact. Cardiac rhythm […]

Received report from outgoing RN, labs, orders, medication profile, trends, plans and family dynamics reviewed. Assumed pt care.

Safety checks completed. Alarms set and armed. Emergency access and equipment […]

Ghrelin and Cortisol Hormones: Is this why night shift Nurses fight Weight Loss?
Ghrelin is a hormone that primarily controls hunger and satiety. This hormone acts on gastric walls to induce the feeling of […]

Wow!

Every day I wake up as a nurse, I feel like am a nurse who should be teaching part-time. I feel like I have enough knowledge and resources to make a good teacher. But the technology seems to be running […]

5 Things Nurses Would Tell You to Avoid to Better Your Health

Avoid putting off seeing a MD because of money. Having annual physical exams, physicals can help address problems and also compare and look at […]

10 Things Patients Don’t Know About Nurses

We are so dedicated to our profession that we don’t always leave our cares for you at the door; we take you home with us. Just when you thought no one else cares we […]

AmericanHeart Association diet

Low saturated fats

Limit sugar intake

Limit salt intake

Encourages 4-9 servings fruits/veg. per day

Encourages 6-8 servings of whole grains per day, […]

Nurse bullying, lateral violence and harassment are widespread phenomenon in healthcare today. A lot of nurses who are victim of bullying do not recognize the fact that they are being bullied. The majority […]

Nursing qiaulity of care is one of the primary concerns for all nurse managers. Nurse managers are required to track events like falls, bed sores, incidences that involve patients and chart them to reflect on a […]

10 Things Patient Don’t Know about Nurses

I am here to make you as comfortable as I can, not to knock you out/keep you out with pain meds.
That we worry about you, think about you, and care about you long […]

6 Reasons Why Nurses go Unemployed or Stop Working in USA

Severe work related injuries especially back ones: Always ask for help. Use ergonomics like you were taught and never underestimate patient weight. […]