Understanding the Difference Between a Surgery vs a Procedure
Everyone has heard the words ‘procedure’ and ‘surgery’ when speaking to healthcare providers. These two words may have been used when talking about your health or the health of one of your loved ones. Both words are used frequently and often interchanged, but there is a difference. Being informed about the difference is the number […]
Tips for Recovering After Plastic Surgery
Recovering after plastic surgery is as important as the surgeon you pick to do your surgery. There are many different plastic surgeries to choose from. You may be looking at a procedure to improve your overall appearance or maybe you need to restore your appearance after a life altering event, like a severe hand or […]
Being A Caregiver is Hard – A Private Nurse Can Help!
With the advances in health care, the life expectancy in America continues to increase with women living longer than men. The result of longevity is an increase in complex medical issues being cared for at home by a spouse or another family member. Caring for an older adult at home does help him or her […]
Receiving Care After A Stroke
Being Informed on care after a stroke is the best strategy for prevention. After your first stroke you’ll want to do all you can to prevent another. Developing healthy habits will give you the best chance to do so. The CDC has several tips on healthy living that can help you. Among these are having […]
Reduce Stress with Self-Care
What Stress Does to Our Bodies Stress occurs in our lives daily. Left unchecked, stress can build up to a level that affects our physical and mental health. For instance, our shoulder and neck muscles tense up when we are stressed which leads to backaches, tight neck muscles, and headaches. Both tension and migraine headaches […]
Brilliant Nurse Spotlight: Meet Sydney
For many nurses, their profession is a calling. Their passion for their work can prompt others to explore a career that brings a similar level of meaning. These stories come straight from our community of compassionate nurses and give us a look at the human behind the scrubs. Sydney P., RN, has been a nurse […]
5 Important Insights To Understand Tube Feeding
Enteral nutrition, also known as “tube feeding”, is a method of providing nutrition and hydration to individuals who are unable to consume adequate food orally or have limited gastrointestinal function. People with certain diagnoses including head and neck cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer are at the greatest risk for malnutrition […]
It’s Okay to Ask for Help with Tube Feeding (Enteral Nutrition)
If you are struggling with tube feeding for yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. Caregivers often report feeling exhausted, suffer from sleep disturbances, and experience significant changes to their quality of life when tasked with administering enteral nutrition (Penner et al., 2012). Nurses can help as they can play a crucial role […]
Going Home From the Hospital With IV Antibiotics
Going home with home health and IV antibiotics offers people the opportunity to receive their necessary treatment in the comfort of their own homes while still receiving professional medical support. Receiving IV antibiotics at home can offer several advantages, including the comfort of familiar surroundings, increased independence, and the ability to avoid hospital stays. Here […]
What’s The Difference Between a Registered Nurse and Caregiver?
A registered nurse and a caregiver both play important roles in providing healthcare and assistance to individuals. The decision to have a registered nurse or a caregiver depends on the specific needs and circumstances of the person receiving care. If needs are complex, you may benefit from both nurse and caregiving support. Registered nurses are […]
