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Sepsis and Severe Infections: A Primer for Nurses
Sepsis is a severe infection that can lead to life-threatening complications if not treated promptly. In this article, learn the signs and symptoms of sepsis, how to diagnose and treat it, and how to prevent its development.
Monkeypox: Everything Nurse’s need to know when Caring for Monkeypox patients
Monkeypox has a currnt outbreak in the US, and nurses need to be educated about the monkeypox rash, symptoms, and treatment!
How to MASTER the Foley Catheter Insertion + Advanced Tips & Tricks
Learn everything you need to know about foley catheter insertion as well as advanced tips and tricks to help you and your patient!
How to care for DKA: An Expert Nurse’s Guide to Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DKA, or diabetic ketoacidosis, is a severe complication of hyperglycemia and uncontrolled diabetes, and nurses need to know how to care for it!
The Ultimate ABGs Blood Gas Guide you Need to Calm Your Nerves
Master your ABGs and know how to interpret blood gas results like metabolic and respiratory acidosis!
AFIB RVR on EKG: Management of Atrial Fibrillation
AFIB RVR is an emergency, and identifying and managing atrial fibrillation is necessary for all nurses within the ER and hospitals.
Blood Pressure Crash Course for nurses
Crash course on everything blood pressure including systolic, diastolic, “MAP”, and various types and treatment of hypertension and hypotension
RSI Intubation for Nurses: Rapid Sequence Intubation
Learn the steps of RSI intubation for nurses, which medications to administer and why, and what complications to monitor for.
Pulmonary Embolism: Nurse’s Reference Guide
Pulmonary embolisms are common, and large PEs can be deadly! Learn about the causes, nursing assessment, interventions, and more!
Blood Transfusion Reactions: A Comprehensive Nursing Guide
In this article, we will talk about the different blood products, why they are given, and then dive into each type of blood transfusion reaction, what causes them, their signs and symptoms, and how to manage them as the nurse.
I&D: How to perform an Incision & Drainage
An I&D or Incision and Drainage and performed to drain purulent fluid (aka pus) from a fluid collection called an abscess.
How to Become a Registered Nurse (RN)
Learn all about how to become a registered nurse (RN), boosting your RN application, ADN vs BSN, LPN-to-RN programs, and Foreign Ed. Nurses!