Continuing Nursing Education Archives

Continuing Nursing Education

Mpox: Be prepared for the next outbreak

Knowledge can help reduce stigmatization and improve access to care. Takeaways: Cases of human Mpox had been considered rare, but current data show rapid…

New lung cancer treatment modalities and their adverse effects

New treatment modalities for lung cancer, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy, have contributed to improved patient survival rates. However, these treatments come with unique…

Time is brain

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, and first-time strokes account for over three-quarters of…

Medication adherence in underserved populations

Bridging the gap requires nurse intervention. Individuals within underserved populations face many hurdles to healthcare. They lack access, experience disparities in health literacy, and…

When up is down: Delirium superimposed on dementia

How do we differentiate delirium and dementia and assess for DSD and prevent DSD and manage individuals with the condition? Distinguishing between the two…

Moisture-associated skin damage: The basics

Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), inflammation and erosion of the skin, results from prolonged exposure to different sources of moisture such as feces or urine,…

Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) refers to any degree of glucose intolerance that starts or is first recognized during pregnancy. Frequently, GDM represents pre-existing hyperglycemia…

Caring for diverse patient populations in their homes

CS/PC strategies enhance the three essential skills of home health nursing: building a caring-trusting relationship with the patient, holistic and advanced assessment and care…

Comorbid mental illness on acute medical units

What do you think when you have a patient with pneumonia and a history of mental illness? Before even meeting the patient, do you…

Continuous glucose monitoring: THE BASICS

Blood glucose self-monitoring helps patients with diabetes understand the interrelationships among food, activity, and medication to achieve their glycemic targets. It also aids treatment…

Atrial fibrillation: Recognition and management to improve quality of life

Atrial fibrillation is a complex medical diagnosis requiring a holistic and interprofessional approach to minimize symptoms, prevent adverse outcomes, and improve the patient’s quality…

Pulmonary embolism: Surveillance is key

Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a clot (thrombus) that formed somewhere in the body dislodges, travels through the right side of the heart to…

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