Contributing Author: Zyana Morris Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Losing a loved one is always a difficult experience, but the death of a parent can be particularly devastating. The bond between parent and child is unique, and when a parent passes, the … Read more
Contributing Author: Valencia Jasira Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Nurse practitioners (NPs) are essential members of the healthcare team, combining nursing and healthcare services to meet the growing needs of patients across the country. These professionals are not just nurses; they are … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Perineal Care is care you give to a patient’s private areas. This care varies depending on the patient’s gender. You should give this care, and possibly a bed bath, at least once a day and even more so if they are incontinent. These … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 What should be passed on during shift report? Here is a nurse report checklist to help break it all down. Although there is a lot here, It is still not a complete list and more will likely be added over time. This list is … Read more
Contributing Author: Susan Doktor Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Excluding the cost of feeding, the single largest expense that dog owners encounter every year is typically veterinary care. We love our dogs and want to keep them healthy, of course. Depending on where you … Read more
Approved by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 If doctors are the backbone of our healthcare system, it wouldn’t be wrong to call the nurses its heart. While the former treats patients, it’s the latter’s job to offer compassion and empathy that patients desperately need beyond medical care and assistance. As … Read more
Contributing Author: Claire Wentz Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As people age, they may face various physical, emotional, and mental challenges that can impact their quality of life. Maintaining a sense of emotional well-being and social connection is essential for seniors to … Read more
Contributing Author: Elena Stefan Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As a nursing novice, you may be wondering, what can I do to get myself further in my career? The path to nursing greatness can feel especially overwhelming when you’re first embarking on … Read more
Contributing Author: Farlyn Lucas Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 First of all, I must give significant credit to the ever-improving living standards in society today, from advancements in medical sciences, to improving treatment modalities for the elderly. These factors have led to a growing … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 AÂ MEWS score, which is an acronym for modified early warning score, is a calculation done on a patient after checking their vital signs and avpu score to determine if they require more medical attention than they are already receiving. It is currently being … Read more