Microbiology for Nurses7 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonOctober 27, 20240 Rabies Infections: A Comprehensive Review Rabies infections are caused by a neurotropic virus transmitted via bites from infected animals. Once symptoms appear, the disease is almost…
Microbiology for Nurses8 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonOctober 23, 20240 HIV/AIDS Infections: A Comprehensive Review HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks the immune system, reducing the body’s ability to fight infections. Transmitted through blood and…
Microbiology for Nurses7 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonOctober 21, 20240 Coronavirus including Covid 19 Infections Coronavirus refers to a group of RNA viruses that cause respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. Transmitted via droplets, these viruses can…
Nursing Leadership8 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonOctober 18, 20240 Quantum Leadership in Nursing: Explained Quantum leadership in nursing is an approach to leadership that draws inspiration from the principles of quantum physics. This type of…
Microbiology for Nurses7 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonOctober 16, 20240 Herpes and other DNA Infections Herpes viruses and other DNA-based pathogens—like adenovirus, papillomavirus, and hepatitis B—cause chronic infections. These viruses…
Career Guidance5 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonOctober 11, 20240 Essential Skills Required for an Operating Room Nurse What is an Operating Room (OR) Nurse Operating room nurses (OR) provide specialized care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. These…
Nursing UpToDate3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonOctober 10, 20240 Dimensional analysis in Nursing: Explained Dimensional analysis in medication dosage is important because it reduces the likelihood of miscalculating dosages. Whether converting…
Microbiology for Nurses7 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonOctober 7, 20240 Epidemiology of Infectious Disease: A Comprehensive Guide Explore the epidemiology of infectious disease: a vital field that investigates how infections spread, who is at risk, and how outbreaks can…
Nursing UpToDate5 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonSeptember 23, 20240 Difference between BiPAP vs CPAP Therapy: Explained CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) are both non-invasive ventilation therapies used to…
Nursing Education3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonSeptember 18, 20240 How to Recognize the Signs of Clinical Deterioration Recognizing signs of clinical deterioration is crucial for timely interventions and better patient outcomes. Here are key indicators to…
Nursing Education5 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonSeptember 15, 20241 Role of Nurse Educator in Hospital In a hospital setting, a nurse educator plays a critical role in shaping the knowledge, skills, and competencies of nursing staff to ensure…
Nursing UpToDate3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonSeptember 10, 20240 Nursing Delegation: Explained Nursing delegation is the process of transferring responsibility for specific nursing tasks or activities to other healthcare team members,…
Critical Care Nursing3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonSeptember 4, 20240 Calculating Heart Rate on an ECG: Explained Calculating rate There are three main methods of calculating Heart rate on an ECG. There is no specific best method, and…
Nursing Procedures4 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonSeptember 2, 20240 Wet to Dry Dressing: How to Perform Introduction on Use of Wet to Dry Dressings Wet to Dry Dressing: Some wounds heal on their own without the need for dressing to help them…
Research and Statistics3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonSeptember 1, 20240 Scope and areas of nursing research Nursing research encompasses a wide scope of scientific inquiry including clinical research, health systems and outcomes research, nursing…
Nursing Procedures6 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonSeptember 1, 20240 How to manage Difficult Cannulation Difficult cannulation involves challenges in locating and accessing veins due to patient factors like dehydration, obesity, or fragile…
Research and Statistics3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 30, 20240 Research in Nursing Administration What is Research in Nursing Administration? Research in nursing administration focuses on studying the management, leadership, policies, and…
Nursing Procedures3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 27, 20240 Performing PQRST Pain Assessment: Explained Why is the PQRST Pain Assessment Important? Pain is subjective, meaning it’s experienced and described differently by each individual.…
Career Guidance3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 20, 20240 Importance of Play and Comfort Techniques for a Paediatric Nurse Understanding play and comfort techniques Play techniques Play is a vital part of a child’s development. It is through the process of play…
Nursing Procedures3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 19, 20240 The 10 Rights of Medication Administration: Explained Medication administration is a critical aspect of healthcare that requires meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of…
Research and Statistics3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 16, 20240 Concept of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Nursing? Evidence-Based Practice in nursing is the systematic integration of the best current…
Narcotic Drugs8 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 15, 20240 Narcotic drug & psychotropic substances-CNS depressants-Synthetics narcotics Name of the CNS depressants-Synthetics narcotics Drugs 1. Methaedone Methaedone AvailabilityInjection: 10 mg/ml Oral solution: 5 mg/5 ml, 10…
Integumentary Drugs4 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 15, 20240 Anti-Viral Drugs in Integumentary System Name of the Anti-Viral Drugs 1.Acyclovir Acyclovir Availability: injectable solution :50mg/mL ; injection, lyophilized powder for…
Career Guidance5 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 14, 20240 Bedside Nurse vs Non-Bedside Nurse: Compare & Contrast What is bedside nursing? In short, bedside nursing is direct patient care. Bedside nursing takes place in a range of clinical settings, such…
Narcotic Drugs9 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 12, 20240 Narcotic drugs & psychotropic substances-CNS depressants-Narcotic Name of the Narcotic Drugs 1.Opium Opium Availabilityoral liquid: Schedule II118mL/bottleEach mL contains 10 mg of anhydrous morphine…
Career Guidance3 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 12, 20240 Labor and Delivery Nurse: Emotional & Physical Challenges Labor and delivery nurses are essential in supporting individuals giving birth in the hours leading up to delivery, during delivery, and in…
Research and Statistics4 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 11, 20240 Nursing Research and Its Importance Nursing research is essential for improving patient outcomes, guiding evidence‑based practice, and shaping healthcare policies. It helps…
Nursing Procedures4 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 10, 20240 Preload and Afterload: Cardiac Output Overview What is Cardiac Output? Cardiac output (CO) is the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle, into the aorta of your heart, then out to…
Narcotic Drugs10 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonAugust 2, 20240 Narcotic drug & psychotropic substances-CNS depressants-Hypnotic sedatives Name of the Hypnotic sedatives Drugs 1.Estazolam Estazolam Availabilitytablet: Schedule IV 1mg ,2mg Indications and DosagesTo treat…
Endocrine Drugs9 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonJuly 27, 20240 Endocrine System-Oral Antidiabetic Drugs-Sulfonylureas Name of the Sulfonylureas Drugs 1.Tolbutamide Tolbutamide Indications and DosagesAs adjunct to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus that’s…
Endocrine Drugs2 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonJuly 22, 20240 Endocrine System-Oral Antidiabetic drugs – Sodium glucose cotransport-2(SGLT-2) inhibitors Name of the Sodium glucose cotransport-2(SGLT-2) inhibitors Antidiabetic Drugs Dapagliflozin Dapagliflozin Availabilitytablet (Farxiga,…
Integumentary Drugs10 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonJuly 22, 20240 Anti-Bacterial Drugs in Integumentary System Anti-bacterial drugs used in the integumentary system target skin infections by inhibiting bacterial growth or destroying pathogens, commonly…
Chemotherapy Drugs10 Min Read Mary Jane RN,MSNonJuly 21, 20240 Chemotherapeutic Drugs-Platinum Agents Name of the Platinum Agents drugs 1.Cisplatin…