The process of declaring brain death and then donating organs is one that is very interesting to many nurses (including myself). How exactly is brain death declared? How does the process of donating organs work? I interviewed Tony Hume, a nurse from New Mexico, who has a great deal of experience with these situations to help answer these questions.
An infant or toddler with a body temperature of 102°F (38.9°C) or higher might experience febrile seizures. The seizures can last for a few minutes and can trigger a scare for nurses, parents, or their caregivers. Learn more about febrile seizures and what to do in this situation.
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.
So this is my personal opinion on nights...not necessarily the absolute answer. Everyone is different in how their bodies react to being turned upside down from a sleeping perspective.
What are the nursing interventions you should perform when a patient has a pneumothorax? Look at common symptoms, interventions, and treatment that you need to perform when this happens.
There are so many different types of radiology studies that patients can undergo. What do they all mean? Here is a brief overview of the most common radiology studies that are performed in the hospital.
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.
