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ICU nurses or critical care nurses are highly specialized and trained healthcare personnel that provides nursing care to patients with acute illnesses or conditions. They are also trained to make split-second decisions and act quickly when a patient’s status changes. As current ICU nurses, we enjoy our time in the critical care unit as it has taught us different lessons that we now apply in our lives. 

If you are interested in becoming an ICU nurse, you must know what you are getting yourself into. Besides the given work, you will also be dealing with patient loss and grieving families. While these are all part of the job, being an ICU nurse is very rewarding, especially when you see a patient recover to the fullest. And if you are interested in becoming an ICU nurse or have plans on being one, this episode is for you. Grab your favorite snacks, and join us as we share our previous experiences as ICU nurses and the lessons we learned while on the job in this fantastic episode of your favorite, Cup of Nurses! ☕☕

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Our body is amazing. It is comprised of many systems that work together to keep us alive. The muscular system is one of the important systems in our body. More than six hundred different muscles in our body allow us to move and protect our bones. 

What are muscles? They are a kind of elastic tissue that makes up each muscle, consisting of thousands, or tens of thousands, of small muscle fibers. Each fiber comprises many tiny strands called fibrils. But while we know the definition of what a muscle is, what do we know about it? 

In this episode, we will talk about muscles and hypertrophy. We will also tackle the different types of muscle tissue, types of hypertrophy, how we can develop our muscle strength, and many more. So, if you are interested in muscles and how to grow them, then this episode is for you. Buckle up, grab your favorite coffee, and join us in another exciting Cup of Nurses episode. 

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Medical machines like the ventilator is a piece of essential equipment used in many hospital settings. A ventilator's job is to provide oxygen to a patient's lungs when they are unconscious, unable to breathe on their own, or have other medical conditions that require the help of a mechanical ventilator. This machine helps push air in and out of your lungs, so your body receives the oxygen it needs. 

Ventilators are often used in healthcare facilities, and usually, a doctor or respiratory therapist will determine how much oxygen a patient needs to be calibrated correctly. As nurses, our job is to be familiar with medical machines like this. You must also know the essential functions, so you know how to use them in future cases. 

If you are a nurse or a new nurse who wants to learn more about ventilators, this episode can shed light on that. Join Matt and Peter as they discuss another interesting topic in this latest episode of your favorite, Cup of Nurses! ☕☕☕

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Testosterone is an essential hormone for developing many of the physical characteristics of adult males. It also plays a vital role in maintaining muscles and bones and male reproduction. But what happens to testosterone when the level in the body goes down? Will this affect your role as a man?

In this episode, we will talk about testosterone and its effect on the male gender. We will also go back to when testosterone levels began declining in the male population. If that pokes your curiosity, grab your fave coffee, join Matt and Peter for another exciting episode of your favorite Cup of Nurses! ☕☕

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A John Hopkins University study claims that more than 250,000 people die due to medical errors in the United States each year. The alarming number is believed to grow even higher, so it is a growing concern among many healthcare facilities and healthcare professionals. 

But why are there medical errors occurring in many hospitals? What is considered a medical error anyway? Is there a way to protect healthcare workers from this? 

In this episode, we will tackle the RaDonda Vaught case and how it impacted the nursing community. If you find this case interesting, join us as we cover another exciting episode of your favorite Cup of Nurses! ☕

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Disorder of consciousness refers to the state wherein the consciousness is affected due to damage in the brain. It is usually caused by trauma, reduced blood or oxygen supply to the brain, and in some cases, poisoning can also cause these injuries.

A person may regain their state of consciousness after a brain injury. Unfortunately, some people don't. The duration of this may range from decreased awareness of surroundings to a persistent vegetative state.

When the brain injury is critical, patients can fall into a coma, but they may emerge into a vegetative or minimally conscious state if they survive.

In this episode, we will talk about the different disorders of consciousness, what happens to the brain when it is injured, and what nurses can do to help their patients in this condition. So if you are ready, join us as we tackle another interesting topic in this latest Cup of Nurses episode with your hosts, Matt and Peter. 

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Have you ever felt like you're a fraud? Perhaps you feel like you don't belong anywhere? If you agree, then maybe you have imposter syndrome. 

Imposter syndrome refers to an internal experience where you believe you are not as competent as others thought you were. Symptoms may include the experience of feeling like a phony or thoughts that you only got there through dumb luck. It can affect anyone, no matter their social status, work background, skill level, or degree of expertise.

In this episode, we will talk about imposter syndrome along with our guest, Crystal Grant, a CRNA, CEO of Superscript Wellness, and author of A CRNA's Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome. Now, if you feel like you have imposter syndrome or know someone who does, you can learn all about it in this latest episode. So grab a coffee and join us for another exciting episode of your favorite, Cup of Nurses! ☕

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Caffeine is not only found in coffee but other sources as well. This white, bitter and odorless substance is naturally found in the fruit, leaves, and beans of coffee, cacao, and guarana plants. But how does caffeine work in our body? How can you benefit from it?

In celebration of Caffeine Awareness Month, in this episode we talk about caffeine, how it can affect us, the long-term effects of consuming caffeine, and what we can do about it. If you are a caffeine consumer like many of us, sit back, grab a snack and enjoy this latest episode with your favorite Cup of Nurses, Matt and Peter!

How often have you heard the phrase "self-care isn't selfish"? Perhaps too often, and yes, it is true. Taking care of yourself is not being self-centered or greedy. It is taking care of YOU.

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The world was shaken when Russia attacked Ukraine, and as of today, the ongoing conflict between the two countries left many people dead, while the surviving ones are homeless and hungry. What do we know about this whole fiasco? Is there something we can do? 

In this episode, due to ongoing conflict in Europe, we are doing a special episode on the war between Ukraine and Russia and Russia's attempts to seize control over the country.

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