When you’re training to become a nurse, clinical placements are where everything changes. You go from reading about patients in textbooks to helping real ones. Instead of picturing disease processes in diagrams, you’ll start hearing them in someone’s breathing. It’s an exciting time, and infamously full-on. No matter how much…
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Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) play a vital role in the healthcare system by providing patient-centered, comprehensive care across the lifespan. Trained in both primary care and disease prevention, FNPs work with individuals and families to manage chronic conditions, treat acute illnesses, and promote healthy lifestyle choices. With the demand for…

9 Advanced Careers in Nursing: What’s Next After Becoming an RN?
When choosing a career in healthcare, becoming a nurse is always an attractive and rewarding option. When you finally become an RN, it’s a huge milestone, but it’s not always the final stop. Many nurses go on to get certifications and degrees to become advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) and…

From Bedside to Boardroom: How a BSNExpands the Scope of Nursing Practice
Nursing has evolved far beyond traditional bedside care. With the growing complexity of healthcare, nurses now take on diverse roles that reflect a broader scope of practice and greater opportunities for impact. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a necessary bridge—connecting direct care with leadership, policy, education, and…

The Importance of CNA Training in Handling Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease present significant challenges to healthcare providers due to the complex and progressive nature of these conditions. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a pivotal role in the care of patients suffering from these diseases, providing support that directly impacts patient well-being. With over 6 million Americans living…

Better Study Tips for Nursing Students
Nursing programs are not easy — because nurses need to be adequately prepared for the difficulty of their future careers. Many courses required in a BSN degree require dozens of hours of intensive study per week, and even after graduation, nurses need to devote months toward preparing for the nursing exam…

Pressure Sores and Bed Sores
A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. Normal capillary refill is 16-33 mmHg. Ischemia occurs with prolonged pressure >33 mmHg: Ischial tuberosity: >100 mmHg during sitting Sacral region: 40-60 mmHg in…

GIK Regimen – Rule of Ten
Interchangably used as: GIK or GKI regimen. GKI stands for Glucose, Potassium and Insulin. This simple and effective combined insulin delivery method has gained wide acceptance in perioperative management of diabetic patients who would require Nil Per Oral (NPO) status. Recently, this composition has also been used for management of…