Our New Ally In The Battle Against Cancer May Be Zika
There’s an old adage that says “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”, and it looks as if that saying may have found a new application in modern medicine. Just one year ago, the Zika Virus dominated the headlines, spreading anxiety and panic across the country—especially among pregnant mothers. The virus, known for causing […]
Protecting Your Patient: What We Learned From Nurse Alex Wubbels
It’s a video that swept across the social media pages of nurses and non-nurses alike: a Utah nurse roughly put in handcuffs and arrested for refusing to follow the orders of a police officer. And not only is the story sparking outrage nationwide, it’s also highlighting just how important it is for nurses to know […]
Nurses Face Off Against Hurricane Harvey
It’s been days since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, and he’s still causing trouble. The storm has claimed two lives so far and continues to dump inches of water into east Texas—sending the residents of flood-prone cities like Houston scrambling for higher ground. But evacuation isn’t a simple task, and not everyone is able […]
A Host Of Cures, One Electrical Shock Away
It’s an iconic scene from all Dr. Frankenstein movies and books. A doctor, emboldened by his passion for science, cackles as a bolt of lightning delivers an electrical charge that brings his creation to life. Back in reality, we may not be zapping monsters into existence, but what we can now do with a single […]
Your Patients’ Top 10 Worst Fears About Hospitals (And How You Can Help)
As a nurse, you probably see your hospital or clinic as a place of safety and familiarity. It’s where you spend much of your day, it’s your place of work, and you probably know every corner. But for a significant number of patients, a hospital can be a terrifying place… and they can’t always explain […]
