So, you just got hired into the ICU but you are scared about what is ahead of you! This is a totally normal feeling! Trust me when I say this, you will feel more confident in the ICU by honing your critical...
What determines cardiac output? It’s an important concept to understand because there can be many different contributing factors that can impact your patient’s cardiac output! The equation to calculate cardiac output...
Being a critical care nurse, it is vital to understand how to recognize if your patient has elevated ICP. A good understanding of your patient’s vitals and baseline assessment will be essential in monitoring your...
The American Heart Association published the updated 2026 Guidelines for Acute Ischemic Stroke. So, “What Do I Need to Know?” 1. Tenecteplase (TNK) is in! It is equally preferred to alteplase in the 4.5-hour...
If you’ve been putting off certification, you’re far from alone and it’s certainly not a reflection of your dedication or ability as a nurse. Recently Nicole held a free CCRN® & PCCN® “Power Hour” webinar to give...
When caring for your critically ill patient, this question often arises. You should definitely know the answer to this question. But, how do you know? An ICU patient will often have an arterial line placed...
What is heart failure? Your heart is a pump that works to pump blood through your body and when your ventricles are not functioning properly, they cause a back-up of fluid. This leads to left-sided heart failure, right...
Did you know that as a nurse you can drive change? Your voice matters. You are the eyes and ears of the hospital. At the bedside, you are frontline observers and the most trusted profession. Nurses should be reporting...
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