Nursing Uptodate

Introduction The nursing shortage is one of the most pressing challenges confronting healthcare systems worldwide. With rising patient…

Effective communication stands as a cornerstone of safe and high-quality healthcare, impacting every aspect of the patient experience and care…

Pressure injuries—also known as pressure ulcers, decubitus ulcers, or bedsores—are localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue,…

Introduction Maternal mortality is often associated with physical complications like hemorrhage, infection, or hypertensive disorders—but…

Conducting a mock audit is an essential exercise for any facility seeking to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal…

Suicide risk assessment is a critical process in healthcare that helps identify individuals who may be at risk of self-harm or suicide,…

Discharge planning is a coordinated process that ensures patients transition safely and effectively from hospital to home or another care…

Understanding what is best for our patients often starts with recognizing the difference between sympathy and empathy—and how each plays a…

Ensuring safety is paramount for both our workplace and our patients. When safety is prioritized, we create an environment that protects…

Communicating with patients who have dementia requires patience, empathy, and adaptability. As dementia progresses, individuals may struggle…

Introduction Patient satisfaction is a critical measure of healthcare quality and a significant factor in the overall success of hospitals.…

What is care coordination? Care Coordination is the process of organizing and integrating health care services for patients across care…

The use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been debated in recent years. According to the U.S. Preventive…

Balancing Technology and Human Touch Robots Replacing Nurses: The advent of robotic technology in healthcare has been a topic of significant…

End-of-life care in the ICU is one of the most challenging aspects of modern medicine—not only for the clinical team managing complex…

Common Nursing Errors/Mistakes: As experienced nurses, we do nursing procedures every day and they become routines over time. But do you know…

Introduction In the quest for better health and wellness, activity trackers have become invaluable tools for many individuals. These devices…

Lateral violence in nursing refers to hostile, aggressive, or harmful behavior by one nurse toward another within the same level of authority.…

Alarm fatigue in nursing is a nurse’s response to sensory overload that occurs due to exposure to excessive alarms. The sensory overload…

Patient-centered care in nursing is a philosophy that means putting the holistic needs of the patient at the forefront of your practice. As…

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) are both non-invasive ventilation therapies used to…

What is compassion fatigue in nursing? Compassion fatigue is defined as “stress resulting from exposure to a traumatized individual.” It is a…

Patient Death in Hospitals The inevitability of facing patient death is a profound aspect of working in healthcare, particularly for nurses…

Moral distress in nursing arises when a nurse knows the ethically appropriate action to take but feels powerless to act due to institutional…

Nursing delegation is the process of transferring responsibility for specific nursing tasks or activities to other healthcare team members,…

Healthcare progressively relies on digital systems and platforms for managing patient information as technology advances. Nursing…

SBAR vs ISBAR SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) and ISBAR (Identification, Situation, Background, Assessment,…