Author: Liu

  Migraine: Assessment It is crucial for patients to describe their headache by detailing the duration, quality, and location of the pain. A medication profile is essential, including any medications previously used for headache control. If over-the-counter (OTC) medications are taken, the number used per month should be noted. A targeted physical examination is important…

  Presentation Patients experiencing migraines typically report intense throbbing pain or a pulsating sensation, often localized to one side of the head. Common symptoms accompanying migraines include nausea, vomiting, and heightened sensitivity to light and sound (Schub & Parks-Chapman, 2018). On the other hand, patients with post-concussive syndrome (PCS) usually present symptoms 3-10 days after…

FAQs Being able to read an EKG or ECG is an important skill for nurses. But looking at a 12-lead EKG/ECG can put your own heart into a lethal rhythm. Nurses are usually the first ones to read that “hot off the press” EKG tracing. This article will explain everything you need to know about…

This article will take you through the basics of how to draw blood so you can understand the steps and current guidelines for best practice. Remember to check with your healthcare institution about specific policies and procedures regarding blood draws as well as any state regulations before performing any procedure. How to Draw Blood Drawing…

Assessment Area Assessment Tasks General Status Vital signs Heart rate Blood pressure Temperature Pulse oximetry Respiratory rate Pain Height/Weight/BMI Assess pain using the appropriate pain scale for the patient Numerical Scale Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale FLACC Pain Scale CRIES Pain Scale COMFORT Pain Scale McGill Pain Questionnaire Color Analog Pain Scale Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose,…

FAQs A head-to-toe assessment is a physical examination or health assessment, and it is one of the many important components of understanding a patient’s needs and problems. This assessment is performed during every shift and sometimes multiple times to determine if there have been any changes in your patient’s status. We’ve put together a step-by-step…

First things first: let’s discuss the differences between a nursing cover letter and a resume. A cover letter is a personal letter that you will include either in an email or with the application. The cover letter directly addresses the employer states your interest in the job, and lists a few personal reasons why you’re right for…

FAQs By the time you graduate nursing school, you may be an expert in cath placement, starting IVs, and dropping those nursing diagnoses, but you might not be an expert in the one act you’ll need to ace right after graduation: getting your first nursing job. It might be easy to think that your application process…

If you’re feeling like you need a break from studying and memorizing, don’t fall trap to the thinking that you need to power through and keep cramming. You might think more = better, but studies have shown that taking a break can actually make you more productive. 2. Know your learning style Many students may make…