fluids and electrolytes
Fluids Part Two
Electrolyte Homeostasis

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Nursing is challening and when one come across something as funny as the U-tube video about “Faking the seizure in the ER”, well you just have to laugh

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The article below is from:
NNii – National Network for Immunization information has published this update about Vaccine Safety
 
Concerns about Vaccine Safety
Updated: 02/12/2009

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  “Ketamine”, “Special K,” “cat Valium”) is a dissociative Anesthetic developed in 1963 to replace PCP and currently used in human anesthesia and veterinary medicine. Much of the ketamine sold on the street has been diverted from veterinarians’ offices. Although it is manufactured as an injectable liquid, in illicit use ketamine is generally evaporated to [...]

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THE Heart:
Ø  The heart is completely divided into a right half and a left half
Ø  These 2 sides of the heart act as separate pumps
Ø  There is no mixing of blood between them.
Ø  Each is in charge or pumping blood into one of the two blood vessel circuits
Ø  Has 2 major fluid transportation systems, the [...]

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Recent nurse graduates frequently struggle with the freedom from the ball and chains of nursing school routine.  Many are not sure really what to do with the free time now afforded them.  With this comes the quandary, what am I supposed to be doing now?  Sure they were told that it was important to prepare [...]

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As we say good-by, it is necessary to share a few parting thoughts from one seasoned nurse to the graduate nurse. Never stop asking questions. Always ask if unsure. There is no dumb question. Patient safety is your top priority. The first year will certainly fly as swiftly as nursing school. Inexperience offers the opportunity [...]

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Panic Attack
SYMPTOMS

A panic attack is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which four (or more) of the following symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes:

Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate
Sweating
Trembling or shaking
Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
Feeling of choking
Chest pain or discomfort
Nausea or abdominal distress
Feeling dizzy, unsteady, [...]

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PEDIATRICS – The Child Grows
 

Introduction to care of The Child

1.      Recognize at least four historical developments that have affected the care of children
2.      Identify factors that influence growth and development

Developmental Theories

1.      Explain normal physical development
2.      List and discuss the six stages of psycho-sexual development according to Sigmund Freud
3.      Describe Erickson’s theory of psycho-social development
4.      [...]

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