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Case Study: My Stomach Hurts!This is the first in a series of case studies from my experience teaching pathophysiology. A young man arrives at the acute care clinic complaining of diffuse abdominal pain. We don’t need House MD to help him! |
Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home ResidentsThree nurses have been charged with manslaughter and tampering with evidence in the deaths of 12 nursing home residents. The charges come after a 2 year criminal investigation and more arrests are expected. |
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First U.S. Death from Vape-Related IllnessThe first patient death linked to vaping has been reported. The news comes as emergency departments and doctors nationwide are seeing a rising number of vape related respiratory illness. |
I'm better at dyingI've posted a few times before, not often, but it's apparent from my posts that part of my job includes inpatient hospice. I am really good at this part of my job. The palliative care providers like me (the way I do my job), the families like me, and I keep my patients comfortable (they usually aren't alert enough to know whether or not they like me). |
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Surgeons - ugh!I work in ambulatory with surgeons, and I have been told that the RNs should not venture so far as to recommend conservative pain relief strategies such as icing or warm compresses because we are practicing "out of our scope." |
NCLEX Study Tips contestAugust traditionally means the end of summer and back to school prep for millions across the United States. It’s also a great time to gather some study tips. Here is a way you can share your favorite study tips and have a chance to win a pair of Beats Wireless Studio Headphones or a $125 Amazon Gift Card! |
Halloween 2019 Caption ContestHalloween is right around the corner. If you can come up with the winning caption you win $100. It's that simple. |