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When nurses in hospitals and nursing homes administer medication to their patients, it’s imperative that they understand the orders from the doctor so they can provide the patients with the treatment they need. It’s possible that a nurse can make an error with the...
As a teacher, you may know that there are a few reasons why you could lose your teaching license. Failing to renew your license or misconduct at work are two possibilities, but there are several more. Understandably, it is possible for teachers to lose their licenses...
As a nurse, you are in a unique position to appreciate the benefits of prescription medications. You see firsthand how they can help your patients and how important they can be for someone's longevity or quality of life. If your doctor prescribes you medication like...
Using social media is something that most people don’t think twice about. For people in certain professions, including nurses, being careful on social media is critical. There are several things that they need to ensure they don’t do so that they don’t violate any...
Nurses are at the frontline in assisting patients who have been inflicted with injury or illness. This role comes with numerous responsibilities in terms of providing the highest standards of care. Importantly, those in the medical field also have a legal duty to...
Despite the strides made in creating awareness, there is still a lot of misunderstanding and prejudice among many people about mental illness. It is likely why, as a nurse, you may be hesitant to seek medical treatment for severe depression. Are you worried that it...
When a patient calls the office asking for help from a nurse, that nurse should get back to the patient as soon as possible. Usually, these kinds of office hotlines result in return calls within 24 to 48 hours, which is reasonable for non-emergencies. The recording...
You have received notice of a disciplinary hearing from the California Board of Registered Nursing, and now you need help. You have worked hard to get your nursing license and to establish yourself as a nursing professional. If your license is at risk, you will...
When you’re working with multiple patients, it’s absolutely essential that you chart information about them correctly. A number of nurses may be assigned to the same patient over time, so having an accurate chart is of the utmost importance. Charting mistakes may lead...
As a nurse who is in charge of giving patients different medications, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. While you have a system that details out the patient’s prescriptions, you also have to manage multiple people, emergencies and patient requests all at once. It is...
