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5 Amazing IV Insertion Tips Every Nurse Should Know

posted on : October 23, 2020 posted by : therneducator 1 Comment

Hello, hello friends! Jackie here bringing you some great information today. If you are anything like me as a new nurse you probably dreeeeaddd the thought of an IV order. Yes? No? Or was I the only one? Man! Every time I would see an IV order I would start freaking out, overthink and have an internal anxiety attack. IV’s are actually one of THE hardest skills for…

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How to Properly Collect a Blood Culture

posted on : September 23, 2020 0 Comment

Hello, friends! Welcome back to the blog. Today I have some great content to discuss with you, especially for you new nurses who are just starting clinical. We are talking how to properly collect a blood culture. What are blood cultures? When do you collect them? What do they tell us? Keep reading to find out more… What is a blood culture? Well, a blood culture is a laboratory…

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How to Properly Suction Your Patient

posted on : September 16, 2020 0 Comment

Suctioning seems pretty easy when you think about it, right? You are pretty much just removing mucous from someones airway BUT how to properly suction your patient actually requires a lot more knowledge than you think. Think about it, each time you suction your patient’s airway, you aren’t just removing secretions, you are also removing oxygen. This is why there are certain techniques to follow when…

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The 4 Best Tips for Pediatric Injections

posted on : September 3, 2020 0 Comment

S๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ. ๐Ÿ’‰ The dreadful word nurses and parents try not to say to our little ones. As a nurse, getting ready to give a shot consists of being prepared prior to entering the room, gathering rewards, and bringing in some backup! Am I right!? (never trust a 5 year old who says he wonโ€™t move ๐Ÿคจ๐Ÿ˜‚) But it doesnโ€™t have to be such an awful experience!  Iโ€™ve gathered…

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Asystole: to shock or not to shock?

posted on : September 3, 2020 0 Comment

Hello my dear nursing friends. Today let’s talk Asystole! ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’” Ever heard of it? I’m sure you have if you are in the medical field or watch ton’s of Grey’s Anatomy (haha). What is it? What does it mean? How do we treat it? and what nursing interventions are carried out? Let’s go! So… what is Asystole? Asystole is a…

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