I remember when I started as a new nurse feeling very intimidated by tracheostomies (or as most people call them - trachs, sounds like trakes). I was terrified that it was going to fall out or that I was going to injure the patient while managing it. I've since worked with them for six years in the ICU and feel very comfortable with them now. Hopefully this helps you to be at ease that trachs are not bad to manage!
I worked as a night shift nurse for six years. Figuring out how to stay healthy while switching back and forth from days to nights was very important. Here are a few helpful tips to keep you feeling good while working the night shift.
Central lines can be daunting to manage at first. With the proper training, you can learn all you need to know about how central lines are inserted and how to do blood draws safely.
There are many bariatric surgeries available for overweight patients to help them get healthier. Check out these interesting surgeries and how we, as healthcare staff, help our patients through their surgery and recovery.
As nurses, we are trained to administer all types of blood products. Why do we give one type of blood over another? PRBCs, platelets, FFP, cryoprecipitate? What situations merit which type of blood administration?
As a medical professional, you are constantly under a great deal of stress! How do you manage this so that you can not only care for yourself but care for your patients as well?
Pneumonia a very common illness that people are admitted to the hospital for. Nurses should have a clear understanding of symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Learn more about what you should know in order to educate your patients.
Why is intra-abdominal pressure monitoring important? Learn how to set up intra-abdominal pressure monitoring and how to interpret your findings.
Worried about working as a night shift nurse? There are some serious perks! Advice from a night shift ICU RN about why she enjoys working the graveyard shift.
The plague of long ago still exists today. How do we, as nurses, know if our patient is one of the few individuals who has contracted it? Check out symptoms and treatment for this rare illness.
