A ventilation-perfusion scan (commonly known as a VQ scan) is a procedure performed in interventional radiology. It examines air flow and perfusion from the lungs.
Finding your first nursing job can be a difficult task. Here is some great advice from a seasoned nurse on how to land that first job.
Looking for a great free nursing report sheet? One that is organized and helps you to give the best report of your life? Here is the report sheet that I use whenever I work.
You've passed the NCLEX and gotten your first nursing job. How do you survive as a new nurse when there is so much to learn? Here are tips to succeed in your first nursing job and not get "eaten" by senior nurses.
Giving insulin IV is a lifesaving measure for patients experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperkalemia. Monitoring these patients closely is essential to safe treatment. Learn the basics about IV insulin from an ICU RN.
My first experience with death in the hospital was quite traumatizing. Helping families cope with the death of a patient can be a very intimidating (and scary) task. Hear about my experiences with death in the ICU and what I've learned to become a better nurse.
I volunteered on a Navy hospital ship in 2011 for five months. What was it like living on a Navy ship? What were the nurse's responsibilities? Learn about volunteering and how it will help you in the nursing field.
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 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.
