Wed.Dec 25, 2024

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Celebrating Compassion: Chona Hamrock Named Nurse of the Week

Daily Nurse

This week, we shine a well-deserved holiday spotlight on Chona Hamrock , MPH, BSN, RNC-NIC, a dedicated staff nurse at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With an impressive 30 years of service, Hamrock embodies the spirit of nursing, providing exemplary care and unwavering support to families during some of their most challenging times.

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10 Test-Taking Strategies for Nurses

Minority Nurse

Tests and nursing school go hand-in-hand. While the format for some of these exams is similar to tests taken in the past, such as anatomy and physiology or pharmacology, the exams dedicated to nursing content can be formatted differently, making them more challenging for many students. You can no longer rely on memorizing the information; instead, you must synthesize it and apply it to various scenarios because, as a nurse, you will often face complex patient situations that require critical thi

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Primary respiratory arrest results in transient tachycardia followed by hypertension due to mounting hypoxia, then a loss of consciousness, with tachycardia then transitioning to bradycardia and finally, pulselessness occurs.

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The Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme: A look back at 2024

Together for Short Lives

The Kentown Childrens Palliative Care Programme, a community-focused childrens palliative care initiative in North West England covers Lancashire and South Cumbria. This collaborative programme funded by the Kentown Wizard Foundation brings together Rainbow Trust Childrens Charity Family Support Workers, Together for Short Lives’ Family Service Coordinators and Specialist Childrens Palliative Care Nurses from five NHS […] The post The Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programm

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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.