Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Infantile spasms are a rare but serious form of epilepsy that is often misdiagnosed. The disorder occurs in approximately 3 cases per 10,000 live births and usually begins in the first 4-8 months of life but can occur in children up to age 3. Most cases are associated with an abnormal brain wave pattern that can cause harm to a young, developing brain.
Hospice Nurse Hero
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
As hospice nurses, we embark on a journey filled with compassion, empathy, and the desire to provide comfort to those in their final stages of life. However, along the way, we inevitably encounter ethical dilemmas that challenge our values and decision-making skills. In this article, we’ll explore some common ethical dilemmas in end of life care faced by hospice nurses, and I’ll share personal stories that shed light on how to navigate these challenging situations with grace and inte
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Caring Senior Service
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
As loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to focus not only on their physical well-being but also on their emotional health. The emotional needs of seniors often go unnoticed or unaddressed, leading to issues such as depression. Explore some common emotional needs faced by seniors and effective ways to nurture their emotional well-being.
Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Category: Fundamentals Thoracentesis is a percutaneous procedure during which a needle is inserted into the pleural space to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. When performed using ultrasound, thoracentesis has a low rate of complications.
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Exposure to traumatic stress can have a life-altering negative impact on student nurses. Traumatic stress can challenge effective coping, emotional regulation, and the ability to focus, retain, and recall nursing concepts. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, 2014), the “3 E” conceptualization of trauma are Event (single or cumulative), Experience ( neglect, abuse, betrayal), and Effects (anxiety, loneliness, depression, feeling unsafe ) are ma
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