The evolution of pulse oximetry and its impact on patient care
Although nurses and other healthcare providers use SpO2 for clinical decision making, we should understand the limitations of pulse oximetry devices and how to…
Home Care
Foot assessment and care
For the foot to properly perform its main functions of weight bearing and propulsion, 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons, muscles, ligaments,…
The nurse’s role in advance care planning
Have you ever watched a family struggle over healthcare decisions for a loved one? Nurses witness heartbreaking scenarios when patients can’t make their own…
Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforce
Project ECHO is a collaborative learning model that connects rural clinicians with an interprofessional team of specialists via videoconferencing. The American Nurses Association reports…
COVID-19 skin manifestations
Distinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.
Getting shots in arms
Stay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What can nurses…
Improving hypertension using virtual modalities
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), military combat exposure can increase the risk for hypertension…
Seasonal flu: 2023-24
In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ influenza vaccination recommendations for the 2023–2024 flu…
Vancomycin flushing syndrome
Shantae Demano*, a 62-year-old woman with a history of recent total left knee surgery, is admitted to the ICU with sepsis and an infection…
Skin failure: A historical perspective
Kennedy terminal ulcer. Kennedy lesion. Skin failure. Skin changes at life’s end. Terminal ulcers. Trombley-Brennan terminal tissue injury. End-stage skin. Skin changes associated with…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effects
Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking the action…
The role of nursing in hospital-at-home programs
Hospitals aren’t always the best environment for care, especially among older frail adults at risk for hospital-associated complications. Acute nursing care in the home…
The evolution of pulse oximetry and its impact on patient care
Although nurses and other healthcare providers use SpO2 for clinical decision making, we should understand the limitations of pulse oximetry devices and…
Foot assessment and care
For the foot to properly perform its main functions of weight bearing and propulsion, 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons,…
The nurse’s role in advance care planning
Have you ever watched a family struggle over healthcare decisions for a loved one? Nurses witness heartbreaking scenarios when patients can’t make…
Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforce
Project ECHO is a collaborative learning model that connects rural clinicians with an interprofessional team of specialists via videoconferencing. The American Nurses…
COVID-19 skin manifestations
Distinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.
Getting shots in arms
Stay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What…
Improving hypertension using virtual modalities
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), military combat exposure can increase the risk…
Seasonal flu: 2023-24
In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ influenza vaccination recommendations for the…
Vancomycin flushing syndrome
Shantae Demano*, a 62-year-old woman with a history of recent total left knee surgery, is admitted to the ICU with sepsis and…
Skin failure: A historical perspective
Kennedy terminal ulcer. Kennedy lesion. Skin failure. Skin changes at life’s end. Terminal ulcers. Trombley-Brennan terminal tissue injury. End-stage skin. Skin changes…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effects
Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking…
The role of nursing in hospital-at-home programs
Hospitals aren’t always the best environment for care, especially among older frail adults at risk for hospital-associated complications. Acute nursing care in…
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