You'll never guess what the top ten health questions googled this year were! They definitely weren't the obvious questions that I would've thought of.
Can it possibly be mandated for individuals receiving an abortion to need to bury the fetal remains? Look at what Texas law has said about this new controversial ruling.
I absolutely love the doctors that I work with in my ICU. They treat all of the nurses with respect and value our opinions. I have, however, heard horror stories about doctors from other hospitals. I thought this was a clever cartoon that maybe, just maybe, could feel true if you were dealing with one of "those" doctors!
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Have you heard of the hyperbaric chamber? This unique type of oxygen treatment helps patients with a variety of medical issues. See a quick breakdown of how it helps patients from an ICU RN.
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is very real and can be fatal in some individuals if left untreated. Learn the how to manage patients with alcohol withdrawal or delirium tremens (DTs) from an ICU RN.
Have you ever wondered about flight nursing and what it would be like? I have a few friends who have recently moved from the ICU to flight nursing, and they love it! It seems like the most intense kind of nursing you can. You go to the scene of the accident, sometimes find your patient, and then keep them stable until you arrive at the hospital. Check out this post for more information on becoming a flight nurse.
Now that Donald Trump has been elected to President of the United States, what will become of the Affordable Care Act? Will he repeal it entirely? Will individuals with pre-existing conditions still be covered under his healthcare program?
What are the causes and treatment of hyperkalemia (a high potassium level)? What should we, as nurses, be looking out for when treating these patients?
With the election coming up tomorrow, I thought it would be important to list out the major differences between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's plans to better healthcare for America if they were to become president. As you read the differences, think about which of them would make the most positive impact for you and your families.
