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NURSING NOTES
Aug 15, 20226 min read
The Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology
The Cardiovascular System is made up of two fundamental parts: The Heart The Blood Vessels The heart acts as a pump by pushing out blood;...
Aug 8, 20223 min read
Asthma Pharmacology
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, that causes hyperresponsiveness, increased mucus production and mucosal oedema....
Aug 1, 202211 min read
Post-Op Nursing Care Plans
Post-Operative (Post-Op) Nursing Care starts when the patient is transferred out of the operating room. During the first few hours, the...
Jul 26, 20223 min read
Facial Bones Anatomy
The human skull is made up of 22 bones, 8 of which form the Cranium which is the back part of our head while the other 14 bones make up our
Jul 25, 20225 min read
Measuring Blood Pressure Manually - Clinical Nursing Skills
Measuring blood pressure manually calculates the level of strength that your heart uses to pump blood around your body
Jul 24, 20225 min read
Anatomy & Physiology of the Skin
Skin is the largest organ in our body, making up roughly 15% of our entire body weight. These notes will outline the Anatomy of the Skin
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Anaesthesia Nurse Morning Routine
Here's a sneak peek into my morning routine when I'm working an anaesthesia nursing shift :) I typically walk into the staff room with a...
Jun 27, 20223 min read
An Introduction to Pain
Pain is an unpleasant sensory or emotional feeling that arises from actual or potential tissue damage
Jun 21, 20225 min read
Nasogastric Tube Insertion
A Nasogastric (NG) tube is a flexible tube that goes through the patient’s nostrils and into the oesophagus until it reaches the stomach
Jun 3, 20224 min read
Hand Hygiene for Nurses
Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the transmission of healthcare-associated infections.
Jun 1, 20224 min read
Measuring the Respiratory Rate
Measuring the Respiratory Rate calculates the number of breaths taken per minute. This value can indicate early signs of deterioration
May 30, 20225 min read
Measuring Pulse Oximetry
Measuring Pulse Oximetry assess the patient's level of oxygen in their blood, also known as oxygen saturation.
May 28, 20225 min read
Measuring Blood Pressure Automatically
Measuring blood pressure automatically calculates the level of strength that your heart uses to pump blood around your body.
May 16, 20226 min read
Measuring Body Temperature – Nursing Skills
Measuring body temperature is something that we’ve all done countless times throughout our lives, but as a nurse, this seemingly...
May 11, 202211 min read
Thyroidectomy: Post-Operative Nursing Care
Thyroidectomy is a surgery involving the removal of part or all of the thyroid gland. The delicate procedure is commonly performed to...
May 5, 20225 min read
Thyroidectomy: Pre-Operative Nursing Care
Thyroidectomy is a surgery involving the removal of part or all of the thyroid gland. The delicate procedure is commonly performed to...
Apr 30, 20222 min read
Hyperthyroidism Pathophsiology
The Thyroid Gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the lower front part of the neck. Its primary function is to secrete hormones that...
Apr 30, 20224 min read
Thyroid Gland Nursing Assessment
The Thyroid Gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the lower front part of the neck. Its lobes (the butterfly wings) wrap around the...
Apr 29, 20224 min read
Pathophysiology of the Thyroid Gland
The Thyroid Gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the lower front part of the neck. Its lobes (the butterfly wings) wrap around the...
Apr 28, 20223 min read
Physiology of the Thyroid Gland
The Thyroid Gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the lower front part of the neck. Its lobes (the butterfly wings) wrap around the...
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