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Nursing Tips
Best 12 Lead EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet Video Ever Created.
Interpret 12 lead ECG easily using these easy to remember tips. Locate Myocardial Infarction Accurately in all Areas. Lateral MI, Anterior MI, … [Read more...] about Best 12 Lead EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet Video Ever Created.
How to Calculate Mean Arterial Pressure
Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is a function of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The easiest way to calculate MAP is to get the pulse pressure … [Read more...] about How to Calculate Mean Arterial Pressure
How to Become a Nurse
From a CNA to a CRNA, DNP or Nurse Practitioner. A Detailed Summary on How to Become a Nurse. Be a Nurse! Becoming a nurse can be a very rewarding … [Read more...] about How to Become a Nurse
EKG Rhythms. Best Arrhythmia Interpretation Guide with Practice Strips & Quiz
EKG Rhythms Interpretation can be tricky especially when it comes to the uncommon ones. With enough understanding of distinct features of each … [Read more...] about EKG Rhythms. Best Arrhythmia Interpretation Guide with Practice Strips & Quiz
ICU Note. Shift Change documentation in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
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 … [Read more...] about ICU Note. Shift Change documentation in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
ACLS drugs that can be given through endotracheal tube
Which ACLS drugs that can be given through endotracheal tube in absence of IV/IO access?Epinephrine Lidocaine Vassopressin … [Read more...] about ACLS drugs that can be given through endotracheal tube
How to Write ICU Shift Reassessment Note
How to Write ICU Shift Reassessment Note Reassessments completed. No acute events has occurred since the last assessment. No changes noted since the … [Read more...] about How to Write ICU Shift Reassessment Note
How to Write Opening ICU Nursing Note
Received report from outgoing RN, labs, orders, medication profile, trends, plans and family dynamics reviewed. Assumed pt care.Safety checks … [Read more...] about How to Write Opening ICU Nursing Note
Ghrelin and Cortisol Hormones: Is this why night shift Nurses fight Weight Loss?
Ghrelin and Cortisol Hormones: Is this why night shift Nurses fight Weight Loss? Ghrelin is a hormone that primarily controls hunger and satiety. … [Read more...] about Ghrelin and Cortisol Hormones: Is this why night shift Nurses fight Weight Loss?
6 Diets That Can save Your Life
AmericanHeart Association diet Low saturated fats Limit sugar intake Limit salt intake Encourages 4-9 servings fruits/veg. per … [Read more...] about 6 Diets That Can save Your Life
American Heart Association (AHA) Diet
American Heart Association (AHA) diet. AHA has clear guidelines on how to prevent cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with diet. The … [Read more...] about American Heart Association (AHA) Diet
12 Lead EKG Interpretation Part #3
EKG LEADS PLACEMENT BIPOLAR LEADS: Bipolar leads are so named because they require a positive pole and a negative pole. Just like a a battery that … [Read more...] about 12 Lead EKG Interpretation Part #3
How to Calculate The Expected Day of Delivery
Accurate history-taking is an integral part of the antenatal booking assessment. Knowing the expected day of delivery of fetal age is important to … [Read more...] about How to Calculate The Expected Day of Delivery
A Nurse Fired For Looking at Tiger Woods Medical Records
A nurse by the name David M. Rothenberg was fired from Orlando-area hospital for looking at Tiger Woods records after he was admitted in that hospital … [Read more...] about A Nurse Fired For Looking at Tiger Woods Medical Records
A nurse is the ultimate patient advocate
"Patient advocacy seems to have taken on a life of its own, becoming fraught with negative connotations and litigation scandals.However, if we let the … [Read more...] about A nurse is the ultimate patient advocate
12 Lead EKG Interpretation Part #2
Understanding 12 Lead EKG: Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias In the second part of 12 lead EKG interpretation, we will look at simple heart arrhythmias that … [Read more...] about 12 Lead EKG Interpretation Part #2
12 Lead EKG Explained: Part #1
You just got report from outgoing nurse about Mrs Troponin, a 53 years old female who was admitted for GI related issues. On assessment, Mrs Troponin … [Read more...] about 12 Lead EKG Explained: Part #1
Understanding Acute Myocardial Infarction Biomarkers
Heart attack, MI & AMI are common terms you might have heard all being associated to the heart. Each nursing or any medical care provider ought to … [Read more...] about Understanding Acute Myocardial Infarction Biomarkers
Taking Care of PICC Lines
PICC lines are commonly used for intravenous therapies that will take a long time. In most hospitals, PICC lines are inserted when therapy is … [Read more...] about Taking Care of PICC Lines
How to Prevent Infant Death
It is the worst nightmare any Mom or Dad can ever have in this world, infant death. While sometimes there is nothing that could have been done … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Infant Death
How to Prevent Decubitus Ulcers (Pressure Wounds)
Take care of your skin Do skin checks in the morning and the last thing at night. Look for redness, dark areas, cracks, bruises, and blisters. … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Decubitus Ulcers (Pressure Wounds)
How to Take Promote Surgical Wound Healing
How to Take Promote Surgical Wound Healing Limit stretching the areas around your wound. This will help prevent bleeding and swelling of the … [Read more...] about How to Take Promote Surgical Wound Healing
Understanding Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?Diabetic ketoacidosis is also called "DKA." It is a serious problem in people with diabetes mellitus. DKA happens … [Read more...] about Understanding Diabetic Ketoacidosis
PICC Line Care
Today I am going to give you tips about taking care of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). PICC lines are normally inserted when use of … [Read more...] about PICC Line Care
How to Take Care of a Foley Catheter
Today I am going to give you tips about taking care of a Foley catheter. Foley catheters are used to drain urine from the bladder in a critically sick … [Read more...] about How to Take Care of a Foley Catheter