What Are The Protective Medications Given At the Hospital?
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If you had surgery, or are in the hospital, your nurse might have given you protective medications to help reduce discomfort associated with being hospitalized or with side effects that arise from taking pain medication: Stool softeners or laxatives Ulcer prevention Anti nausea Stool Softeners or Laxatives Stool softeners and laxatives, such as Colace© or […]
What Is The Role Of A Nurse?
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The role of a nurse varies from type of facility, between specialties, and departments
Being Prepared For A COVID Positive Diagnosis
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Consider yourself fortunate if you have never had to read THE email or text from CVS or any other community-based testing site that you have COVID. After the reality sinks in, there are a few really important things you can do so that you can be prepared: Medical history (things that can put you at higher risk) Living/working space (who around […]
Receiving Care After A Stroke
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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 […]
2020 Year Of The Nurse
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Why I Became A Nurse.
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8 Most Common Medications Given For Surgery
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Have you ever wondered what medications are given for surgery? How do surgeons and anesthesiologists know which medications to use, and does everyone get the same medications? There are a variety of medications that may be used before, during, and after surgical procedures. It can be confusing trying to remember them all. This blog will […]
A Hug-Thanking Healthcare Workers
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Nipping The Vape In It’s Tracks
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