Self-Care Tips For Health Care Workers
Healthcare workers put their lives on the frontline every day to care for patients and protect our community, responding to stressful and sometimes traumatic situations. It can be easy to neglect self...
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How Nurses Can Promote Self-Care & Wellness
Nursing is a demanding profession that requires a significant amount of physical, emotional and mental energy. As frontline healthcare workers, nurses work tirelessly to provide care and support to th...
Innovations In Patient Care: How Technology Is Changing The Nursing Profession
Nurses play a critical role in providing quality patient care. With the advancement of technology, nurses can now use innovative tools and techniques to improve patient outcomes. Integrating technolog...
Survival Tips: Nurses Working The Night Shift
Night shift nursing might just be one of the most challenging but rewarding things you can do in the nursing profession. Like all shift work, it takes some adjusting to the time frame, but once you kn...
Are you ready to move into critical care?
Pens , scissors , stethoscope and thermometer – check! The nurses version of heads, shoulders, knees and toes. I was ready for my first shift in ICU. Well my first shift in NICU, so the tiniest huma...
The Benefits & Drawbacks Of Manual Vs Electronic Blood Pressure Cuffs
When measuring blood pressure, healthcare professionals have relied on manual blood pressure cuffs for decades. However, with the advancement of technology, electronic blood pressure cuffs, also known...
An update of managing patients with atrial fibrillation
An update of managing patients with atrial fibrillation "His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti He's nervous, but...
Choosing the right stethoscope
Choosing the right stethoscope A stethoscope draped around the neck has long been the badge of the medical professional, and it is worn with pride by physicians, nurses and respiratory ...
Fun Christmas in July event for under $50!
For those of you who love Christmas! Here are some great ideas to celebrate Christmas early in July. Any excuse for a get together with family or friends is a good one. We have s...
What nurses can claim on tax?
Here are some tips for products you can claim on tax. Always seek professional advise as every role can differ. 1. Your work uniform: Find out your employers dress code policy so you can c...
Identifying drug seekers is not always simple
Identifying drug seekers is not always simple Recognising signs of drug-seeking and misuse Many GPs believe they can easily identify drug seekers, but they will not all fit the expec...
What bed size does a patient need?
In 2014/15, more than one in four adult Australians were obese. This represents almost five million Australians aged 18 and over (BMI of 30.0kg/m2 or more). Compared to 1995, the proportion of Austral...
Why Nurses should wear Compression Socks
Why didn’t anyone tell me about compression socks when I went through my nursing? Sure, we discuss compression for our post-op patients to prevent blood clots or to improve wound healing, but I didn’t...
National Emergency Nurses Day – Typical Days in ER
National Emergency Nurses Day – Typical Days in ER “ Room 1 is here with chest pain and a significant cardiac history. His initial ECG showed a long QTc and he has had 5 runs of V-tach with th...
Five top tips to make your scrubs last
Aside from being super comfortable and practical, your medical scrubs are there to protect you while you're on your rounds. It's only fair that you return the favour and make sure that your nursing sc...
What is the pathophysiology behind anaphylaxis
Do you ever administer medications or vaccines? Do you work in a primary or acute care setting? Chances are you will come across anaphylaxis at multiple times in your career. In fact, the prevalence o...
Different types of thermometers and their uses
Healthcare professionals have long been aware that human body temperature is one of the four vital signs of human health. Optimal body temperature for healthy humans is 36.3¼ to 37.3¼ and any variatio...
Stethoscopes: Understanding The Difference
A ÊstethoscopeÊ draped around the neck has long been the badge of the medical professional, and it is worn withÊprideÊby physicians,Ênurses and respiratory therapists. Stethoscopes are helpful in pick...
Pick your favourite Christmas scrubs to reveal your Christmas persona
At eNurse we appreciate the sacrifices made by so many healthcare workers, particularly over the festive season when their presence brings comfort and cheer to patients and their families. Our range o...
The 10 must-have items for today’s nurse
When every shift seems busier than the previous one, and you're rushed off your feet, the last thing you need is to waste time on trips to supply cupboards, storerooms or even your car to pick up the ...
