Fighting the Flu – Our 411 On Hand Washing
Fighting the Flu: Our 411 On Hand Washing Last week we shared a viral video posted by nurse Katherine Lockler, who gave her listeners an earful about proper hygiene practices during this particularly terrible flu season (if you missed the video, you can still watch it here). According to the World Health Organization 7–10% of […]
Nurses’ Actions Go Viral
These days, everything makes it onto the web. Everything. Whatever is happening, there’s a good chance that someone is standing nearby filming it on their phones, and within minutes, it’ll be online. And sometimes, that’s a good thing. Take for instance the viral video from Ohio, which shows a nurse stopping on his way to […]
This Month in “Medicinal Miracles”
Medicinal technology is growing faster than ever, and 2018 is already off to a big start. From new antibiotics in the fight against superbugs, to breakthroughs in the realm of mental health, to advances in prosthetics, here are a few of the biggest game changers in the medical world that have already happened this year. […]
The Danger of Stress in Young Patients
A wide range of patients with a wide range of health problem walk through the doors of your hospital or clinic every day, and of that wide range of health problems, it’s amazing how many may be traced back to stress. High amounts of stress have been found to cause heart issues, digestive issues, breathing […]
Nurses Work Around IV Bag Shortage
There’s an old saying that you never fully appreciate something until it’s gone—like how much you appreciate breathing clearly only after a cold stops up your nose. In hospitals, which are filled with millions of moving parts, people, and easily overlooked amenities, this can be especially true… something that doctors and nurses are dealing with […]
