Nurse And Learn

Important Lab Markers Every Nurse Should Know

A patient's lab results can start showing signs of deterioration long before the patient crashes.

The nurses who understand lab markers don't just see numbers...

They see what those numbers are saying about the heart, kidneys, lungs, and the rest of the body.

Why We Give Lactulose To Patients With Liver Failure

Most people think Lactulose is just a constipation medication...

But in patients with liver failure, it helps protect the brain.

Key Electrolytes And Their Uses Every Nurse Should Know

Many nurses memorize electrolyte names…

But the best nurses understand what each electrolyte actually does inside the body.

Because when electrolytes become abnormal, the heart, muscles, nerves, kidneys, and brain can all be affected.

Some Emergency Medications And Their Uses

NCLEX QUESTION OF THE DAY

What would the nurse expect to administer to a patient who presents to the emergency department with a t0xic acetaminophen level?

6 Emergency Medications Every Nurse Should Know

In an emergency, there isn't always time to open a textbook.

Every nurse should know these life-saving emergency medications and what they are used for.

MEDICATIONS NURSES SHOULD NEVER CRUSH

Just because a medication is a tablet doesn't mean it's safe to crush...

Crushing the wrong medication can cause dose dumping, treatment failure, toxicity, or serious complications.

The Words Nurses Should Be Careful About Saying To Patients

As healthcare professionals, our words matter.

Choose your words carefully.

What Nurses Must Check Before Giving Digoxin

One of the wee easiest medication errors to prevent takes less than 30 seconds...

Before giving Digoxin, do this first.