Category Archives: Tools
Tools for Nurses: Organizing Electronic Reading Material
Electronically active nurses and nursing students (presumably, readers of this blog, or they wouldn’t be reading this post) need a way to organize the large amount of online material available for education—or entertainment, for that matter. You may view, on … Continue reading
We Really Need to Use Filter Straws
When I went through nursing school, we learned to use filter straws to draw up medication from glass ampules after snapping the necks. It seemed obvious to me: if you’re possibly dropping glass shards into your medication, it’s probably a … Continue reading
Zofran: Too Good to Be True
I got this update from Drugs.com: Ondansetron may increase the risk of developing prolongation of the QT interval of the electrocardiogram, which can lead to an abnormal and potentially fatal heart rhythm, including Torsade [sic] de Pointes. I have been … Continue reading
Bevel Up or Down?
Like probably every other nurse who’s ever been taught to start an IV, I learned to insert the needle bevel up. Recently a veteran came to bail me out of a tough stick I couldn’t get and said to do … Continue reading
Top 50 Blogs Every Online Nursing Student Should Read
Even if you’re studying for your nursing degree online, you don’t need to feel isolated. You can gain access to other nurses, blogs for nurses, nursing publications, nursing news and organizations for all nurses. You even can meet other nurses … Continue reading
Top 25 Health and Medical Search Engines
This list of top 25 health and medical search engines is perfect for nurses, doctors and other health professionals. Most also are helpful to the consumer, since these sites offer credible resources, and they may include communities, forums and directories. … Continue reading
50 Excellent RN and Nursing Groups on Facebook
Facebook offers many opportunities for nurses and RNs to join groups for work-related support, for organizing and for peer-based support. This list of 50 excellent RN and nursing groups found on Facebook are but a fraction of the total number … Continue reading
50 Must-Bookmark Nursing Care Plan Libraries
Proper patient care at times requires planning. Knowing what treatment is prescribed, as well as what has been done so far can be quite helpful. Additionally, it is vital that you have some idea of how to proceed. Planning out … Continue reading
