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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The basis for digoxin first effect is inhibition of membrane sodium-potassium-adenosine triphosphatase (Na+,K+-ATPase), which increases intracellular sodium and extracellular potassium concentrations.

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Decision Making in Dementia Care: Balancing Autonomy and Support in Thai Families

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This week’s blog is written by Dr Natthawut Suriya, lecturer at Srimahasrakham Nursing College, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Thailand. Introduction Making everyday decisions is crucial for people with dementia and their family caregivers. Decision-making allows individuals with dementia to maintain their autonomy and self-identity.

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What Will Be Today’s Good Act?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

I feel like Im just powering through my day. The days, then, just feel like a blur. Id like to make sure each day means something. This week, Im going to remind myself that each day can include a good, kind act. Ill remind myself to make that happen by asking myself this question to start my day: What will be todays good act? Ill then post the days good act in the Three Positives space on CaringOurWay.com.

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10 Reasons Why You’ll Be Okay

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Because it doesn’t feel okay, you wonder how you’ll ever be okay. You will. Here’s why: 1. As you experience such tremendous losses, you also gain an incredibly valuable skill: Resilience. Your resilience will keep you going, even against all odds. 2. Your sense of humor lightens the load and carries you into the next moment. 3. Your understanding of how the circle of life works it delivers as it takes means you look for the beginnings with each ending.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.