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21 08, 2019

The Basics of Continuing Education for Nurses and Why You Need CEUs

2019-08-22T04:36:19-07:00August 21st, 2019|Categories: Advanced Nursing, Education|

When you graduate from nursing school, you may believe your education is at an end and you can spend the rest of your career simply caring for your patients. However, because health care is a rapidly changing field with plenty of new research and technology entering it every year, you must constantly keep up with your education to learn new skills and best care for your patients. Continuing education is one of the best ways to do this. What Is [...]

9 08, 2019

Useful Apps for Medical Professionals

2019-08-09T10:48:12-07:00August 9th, 2019|Categories: Advanced Nursing, Education|

While your own medical knowledge is essential to treating your patients well for the best outcomes, today there are plenty of great online resources translated into apps that can make your daily work easier than ever. Apps can help you check your knowledge to make sure you are not guessing, help you diagnose patients quickly, keep you up-to-date with new drugs and research and help you provide great patient education. Overall, each of the following apps will help you become [...]

19 07, 2019

PALS Algorithms to Memorize and Practice

2020-03-01T20:46:07-08:00July 19th, 2019|Categories: Advanced Nursing, Classes|Tags: |

Even if you're already familiar with the adult version of advanced life support, you will still want to spend plenty of time memorizing the most important PALS algorithms you'll see on your certification examination. Many pediatric algorithms are slightly different from their adult counterparts because of the smaller size of these patients.

26 04, 2019

The Basics of Using an AED and How to Learn More

2019-04-17T15:12:57-07:00April 26th, 2019|Categories: ACLS, Advanced Nursing, Basic Life Support Articles, Classes, CPR Training Articles, Education|

Do you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency? When someone’s heart stops, you can’t simply rely on what you’ve seen on television shows to guide your resuscitation attempts. Instead, you need solid, science-based knowledge. AEDs have proven to be the best options for saving lives in many scenarios, especially in out-of-hospital, community emergencies. By knowing how to use an AED, you can feel more confident when you’re placed in emergency situations. Plus, you can make use of the [...]

19 04, 2019

How Do I Get CNA Certified?

2019-04-17T15:12:44-07:00April 19th, 2019|Categories: Advanced Nursing, Classes|

CNAs are seen as the backbone of bedside nursing. While they don’t have the ability to do all that doctors and nurses do, they’re often the people seen most frequently by patients, especially those in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Thus, your decision to become CNA-certified is not only a smart one for your career growth but also a compassionate one for all those who need specialized physical help. What Does a CNA Do? CNAs provide the majority of bedside [...]

12 04, 2019

Gain Confidence in Emergency Room Nursing with TNCC

2019-04-02T13:42:51-07:00April 12th, 2019|Categories: Advanced Nursing|

Confidence is vital in every part of life but is especially important in your career. If you’re nursing without confidence, you might be more apt to make foolish errors, and you’ll certainly doubt yourself whenever you go in to work. You may dread your work hours, wondering if you’ll know what to do for your patients. […]

29 03, 2019

Struggling with EKG Interpretation: Learn the Basics and Become a Pro

2019-10-31T12:22:37-07:00March 29th, 2019|Categories: Advanced Nursing|

One of the most disliked parts of patient assessment for many people is EKG interpretation. Many prefer the fast-paced physical assessments that they get to practice in the ER rather than the black-and-white samples that can seem a bit like the dreaded “desk work.” However, correct EKG interpretation certainly has a vital place in quality health care, and it’s integral to catching many problems early and even saving lives. […]

15 03, 2019

What Is Pediatric Advanced Life Support?

2020-03-01T20:48:25-08:00March 15th, 2019|Categories: Advanced Nursing, Education|Tags: |

PALS stands for Pediatric Advanced Life Support and in some ways mirrors the ACLS certification for adult patients. This certification tells those you work with as well as your employer that you know how to respond to emergency situations with speed and accuracy. It also demonstrates that you are a knowledgeable team leader and that you are committed to the best possible care for your pediatric population. 

13 03, 2019

Who Can Benefit from a Neonatal Resuscitation Program?

2019-03-12T20:07:35-07:00March 13th, 2019|Categories: Advanced Nursing, Education|

As a health care practitioner, your goal is to grow constantly in your field and to stay abreast of all the changes that are a usual part of medicine. Research and technology play integral parts in these changes. Plus, you must always be prepared to help any patient in an emergency. Your certifications and regular renewal of them are keys to helping you be the best you can be in your field. If you're a neonatal or pediatric nurse, the [...]

27 02, 2019

Every Second Matters: How TNCC Certification Will Improve Your Practice

2019-08-27T21:04:19-07:00February 27th, 2019|Categories: Advanced Nursing|

As an emergency room nurse, you know that every second matters in the life of your patients. Whether they have pain, are bleeding or are in shock, they require your care and your quick thinking skills to make it through this trial. With a TNCC certification, you’ll be able to respond faster and with more knowledge to any patient in this fast-paced setting. Here are just four important things that the Trauma Nursing Core Course will do for you. Improve [...]

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