Tattoos have become increasingly popular in recent years. People from all walks of life decorate their bodies with various designs and symbols. Tattoos, once associated with rebellion or counterculture, have now become more mainstream and are seen as a form of self-expression. That being said, when it comes to nursing, the acceptance of tattoos may … Read more
This article covers close to 100 nurse strikes that took place in the United States over the last few years. For every strike, we include reasons, outcomes, and multiple references. This article is regularly updated and our goal is to keep track of all notable nurse strikes happening in the US. The number of nurse … Read more
Tachycardia is the rapid pumping of the heart at a rate of more than 100 beats per minute. It is a typical response to exercise or stress. However, if the cause is unknown or left untreated, it may result in severe health conditions such as stroke, heart failure, or cardiac arrest. Types There are several … Read more
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder manifested by repeated unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These thoughts and behaviors interfere with the patient’s daily activities and role performance. The cause of OCD is largely unknown. However, these risk factors may increase the development of OCD: OCD usually begins during the … Read more
Kidney stones or renal calculi are hard deposits formed from minerals and salts in the kidneys that cause pain and complications as they move through the urinary tract. The different types of kidney stones include: Nursing Process Treatment and management of kidney stones will depend on the type and size of the stone. Nursing care … Read more
End-stage renal disease (ESRD), also called end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure, is the final and permanent stage of chronic kidney disease. In this stage, kidneys can no longer function on their own and the patient must receive dialysis or kidney transplantation to survive. Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease is divided into … Read more
End-of-life care is provided when vital organs and body systems shut down irreversibly and death becomes imminent. It starts when a patient is diagnosed with a terminal condition that requires symptom management and emotional support. Depending on the prognosis, end-of-life care may only last a few days or months to several years. Near-death signs and … Read more
Nursing care plans are written tools that outline nursing diagnoses, interventions, and goals. Care plans are especially useful for student nurses as they learn to utilize the nursing process. By creating a nursing care plan based on a patient’s assessment, the nurse learns how to prioritize, plan goals and interventions, and evaluate outcomes related to … Read more
It is common to encounter ethical dilemmas in nursing practice. Fidelity is a moral principle integrally tied to nursing professional practice due to the importance of maintaining trust and integrity in the nursing profession. Nurses must be familiar with the ethical principles that guide the nursing profession. When ethical dilemmas arise, ethical principles established by … Read more
Medical-surgical nursing is often colloquially called “med-surg nursing.” Due to the breadth of settings and subspecialties covered under med-surg nursing, there is a common misconception that med-surg is not a nursing specialty. On the contrary, med-surg nursing is one of the largest nursing specialties.1 As the Academy of Medical-surgical nurses stated, “medical-surgical nursing is what … Read more