CVD in the Workplace
Another recent study on CVD (Cardiovascular Disease) has reiterated what many experts have already been saying; the more stressful your job, the more likely you are to have CVD. In their study, the researchers reviewed the empirical evidence linking work, psychosocial stressors and CVD. These work stressors can produce chronic biologic responses and promote unhealthy behaviors, which increases CVD risk. While you may be used to...
Treating Falls: It’s Fall Season! No, literally.
As a nurse, you’re no stranger to slips, tumbles, fumbles, bumbles, and “eating it.” As the warm weather chills out, it’s important to be prepared for those who “fall” victim to one of the most common autumn injuries, falls. Falls can happen everywhere, and not just in the kitchen or bathroom. We’re here to go over a few other places falls occur, as well as how to treat and prevent these falls. Common Fall Culprits Bathroom – Probably...
Combatting the Opioid Epidemic
In an alarming move, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, sent a direct plea to health care professionals to end the opioid epidemic. Since 1999, the number of opioids prescribed and the amounts of opioid deaths have nearly quadrupled. Murthy’s plea echoes the opinions of many who have been affected by opioid addiction. Prescription drugs have become more deadly than the majority of illegal drugs, and it’s time to tackle the...
The Real Cost of Pharmaceutical Price Hikes
It seems that the pharmaceutical industry is in the news every other day. And with such frequency, the stories almost tend to repeat themselves or even blend together. This especially true for the latest heated debate over the EpiPen price hike. Which is effecting much more than the consumers’ pockets. Prepare yourself for more anaphylaxis related visits to your facility. EpiPen For the past few years, Mylan, the corporation...
The Discharge Issue: When a Patient is Truly Ready
The transition from a hospital stay, to at-home care can be a tricky one. Deciding the proper time to discharge the patient is crucial, so it’s important to be able to make the right call when it’s time for your patient to come home. A few recent studies have shown that patients who are discharged too early can be at risk for a variety of health complications. Discharges are so difficult simply because the patient plays a major role...
When Sunburn Goes Too Far: The Nursing Edition
Many of us strive for that perfect tan. The kind that lasts well into the winter and makes your peers jealous. Unfortunately, while some do actually achieve that perfect shade of brown, others will end up a shade between The Pink Panther and Mr. Krabs. However, Sunburn is no joke, with over 5.4 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer treated each year, it’s important to know when, and how to handle sunburn when it goes too far. When...