Hospice Nurse Hero

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As hospice nurses, we embark on a journey filled with compassion, empathy, and the desire to provide comfort to those in their final stages of life. However, along the way, we inevitably encounter ethical dilemmas that challenge our values and decision-making skills. In this article, we’ll explore some common ethical dilemmas in end of life care faced by hospice nurses, and I’ll share personal stories that shed light on how to navigate these challenging situations with grace and inte

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Infantile spasms are a rare but serious form of epilepsy that is often misdiagnosed. The disorder occurs in approximately 3 cases per 10,000 live births and usually begins in the first 4-8 months of life but can occur in children up to age 3. Most cases are associated with an abnormal brain wave pattern that can cause harm to a young, developing brain.

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Caring Senior Service

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to focus not only on their physical well-being but also on their emotional health. The emotional needs of seniors often go unnoticed or unaddressed, leading to issues such as depression. Explore some common emotional needs faced by seniors and effective ways to nurture their emotional well-being.

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Nurse Nacole

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Thoracentesis is a percutaneous procedure during which a needle is inserted into the pleural space to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. When performed using ultrasound, thoracentesis has a low rate of complications.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Exposure to traumatic stress can have a life-altering negative impact on student nurses. Traumatic stress can challenge effective coping, emotional regulation, and the ability to focus, retain, and recall nursing concepts. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, 2014), the “3 E” conceptualization of trauma are Event (single or cumulative), Experience ( neglect, abuse, betrayal), and Effects (anxiety, loneliness, depression, feeling unsafe ) are ma

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