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Today is January 11, 2023. Editor's Picks... ๐Ÿค” LPNs Cover Shortage?; Commotio Cordis; Opioids Without Order; ๐Ÿ’Š Acetaminophen; Roadmap To CRNA; Too Fat; Planning NP School; Healthcare Tech Jobs; and Disagreements

Should we hire LPNs/LVNs to help with nursing shortage?

Should Hospitals Rehire LPNs/LVNs?

Is the pendulum swinging in favor of hiring LPNs and LVNs back to the hospital setting?

A Nursing Standpoint On Commotio Cordis

๐Ÿ’ฌDamar Hamlin's Cardiac Arrest Has Health Professionals Talking About Commotio Cordis

Rare but deadly. It's so rare that it's guaranteed conscientious and curious doctors and nurses are looking it up at time of this reading.

Can you give an opioid without Dr's order?

๐Ÿ’ŠCan you give an opioid without a Dr's order?

I say no but my co-worker says yes. I just don't understand if the Dr hasn't signed it than how can I legally give that? Instead, I offered Tylenol which had a Drs order. Did I do the wrong thing?

Acetaminophen: A Complete Guide

Acetaminophen | Nursing Considerations

Your complete nursing guide to acetaminophen including considerations, indications, contraindications, administration, patient teachings and more.

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Thinking Of Becoming A CRNA?

5 Tips for Planning Roadmap for CRNA

If you're considering becoming a CRNA, you may be wondering where to start. These five steps will help give you a broad overview of the steps you'll need to take.

Am I too fat to be a nurse?

Too Fat To Be A Nurse?

I just got into nursing school after 10 years practicing law. To put it mildly, my general constitution plus years of legal practice have left me absurdly out of shape.

Are you planning to go to nurse practitioner school in 2023?

Six Things to Consider Before Applying to Nurse Practitioner School

This article will discuss what to consider while applying to NP schools from a current family nurse practitioner.

Learn These Skills To Get Your First Healthcare Tech Job

From Nursing to Tech: How to Pivot Your Career

You might be surprised to learn how that you have several skills that transfer easily. Learn about these skills and how to find your first healthcare tech gig.

Disagreement: About Priorities

Unit Manager and ADON Disagree on Priorities

My unit manager thinks she has more authority than I do, even though I'm ADON.  

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