NURSING NOTES

Feb 24, 20223 min read

Asthma Nursing Assessment

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, that causes hyperresponsiveness, increased mucus production and mucosal oedema....

Feb 24, 20224 min read

Asthma Pathophysiology | Nursing School Notes

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, that causes hyperresponsiveness, increased mucus production and mucosal oedema....

Feb 22, 20229 min read

COPD Exacerbation Nursing Care Plan

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a preventable chronic inflammatory pulmonary illness that obstructs the airflow in the...

Feb 21, 20223 min read

COPD Pharmacology

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a preventable chronic inflammatory pulmonary illness that obstructs the airflow in the...

Feb 21, 20224 min read

COPD Nursing Management: Risk Reduction and Oxygen Therapy

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a preventable chronic inflammatory pulmonary illness that obstructs the airflow in the...

Feb 8, 20223 min read

COPD Nursing Assessment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a preventable chronic inflammatory pulmonary illness that obstructs the airflow in the...

Feb 5, 20227 min read

COPD Pathophysiology | Nursing School Notes

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a preventable chronic inflammatory pulmonary illness that obstructs the airflow in the...

Jan 26, 20223 min read

Nursing Care After a Pacemaker Insertion

Nursing patients after they’ve had a pacemaker insertion is rather critical as you’ll need to pay close attention to ensure that the...

Jan 26, 20222 min read

Pacemaker Therapy for Nursing Students

In the previous chapters we spoke about the Anatomy of the Heart, the Cardiac Conduction System and Nursing Patients with Dysrhythmias....

Jan 26, 20225 min read

Nursing‌ Care for Patients‌ ‌with‌ ‌Dysrhythmias‌

Before trying to figure out how to help your dysrhythmic patient, take a step back and make sure that you’ve understood the following:...

Jan 26, 20225 min read

The Cardiac Conduction System

In the previous section, we went over the different parts of the heart and what each of their roles are. Now we will be looking into what...

Dec 14, 20216 min read

Heart Anatomy – Nursing Students

Psst. If you’re running out of time and need a crash course in the Cardiovascular System, then you should read: The Anatomy and...

Oct 13, 20208 min read

The Endocrine System: Anatomy & Physiology

The Endocrine System is basically made up of a group of glands that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system. These hormones...

Sep 5, 20205 min read

Hernia Repair: Pre & Post- Operative Nursing Care

“I can’t lift too much or pull cause I have a hernia!” I’m sure that you’ve heard someone saying this at some point. In fact, a Hernia is...

Jul 26, 20204 min read

ECG for Nurses – How to Interpret an Electrocardiogram

You want to learn how to interpret an ECG? Great, you’re in the right place, but before you do that, make sure that you have understood...

Jul 13, 20205 min read

TURP Nursing Care: Pre & Post-Op

TURP stands for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, which is the surgical removal of the Prostate Working in a Urology ward means...

Jul 7, 20205 min read

Hysterectomy Nursing Care: Pre & Post-Op

If you are working in the Gynaecology, you will come across several women being admitted for a Hysterectomy: the surgical removal of the...

Jul 6, 20206 min read

Mastectomy Nursing Care: (Pre & Post-Op)

If your patient is diagnosed with a Benign or Malignant Breast Tumour, she will most likely be advised to have surgical treatment known...

Jul 6, 20201 min read

Understanding Breast Cancer for Nurses

Ok so by now, you should have a good understanding of the Nursing Assessment and how Breast Disorders are diagnosed. If you don’t know...

Jul 6, 20202 min read

Breast Disorders: Nursing Assessment

Breast disorders are a widespread occurrence and can range from minor issues to severe malignant conditions. As always, if your patient...