This video covers the microanatomy of the neurological system.  It provides a basic overview of nerve cells, neurotransmitters, and the basics of what you need to know to have a strong base to dive in deeper to the MACRO anatomy. … Continued

What exactly is BUN?  Why should you be calling it B.U.N and not bun (like a hot dog bun)?  This video covers the basics of BUN, how it is formed, why it is measured, and why we even care.

It can be easy to look past patient education because we think we are “too busy” however, I have found that taking the 2-3 minutes to talk with your patient can save you hours later trying to explain why you are doing certain things. In this episode we discuss how and why you should take […]

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A quick video to outline some of the common mistakes I see students and nurses make when starting IV’s. Check out NursingStudentBooks.com to see all of our study resources.

One of the hardest parts about being a nurse is that we are constantly introduced to new situations.  It is always challenging to know what we should be focusing on and how to prioritize our care. It is important for … Continued

Hey guys . . . in this episode of the prioritization series I discuss PAIN . . . that’s right.  And why it is sometimes better to NOT give any pain medication. I am a very firm believer in assessing pain and administering pain medication . . . however, there are circumstances when pain meds […]

Episode #2 in our prioritization series.  Today we discuss the ABCs of nursing.  It is really impossible to say this is LESS important than patient safety because in reality the two go hand in hand with each other so closely … Continued

Over the last several weeks many of you have reached out to me regarding how to best prioritize your work as a nurse and have expressed frustrations with prioritization. No worries . . . this is a common issue for many … Continued