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Nurses play a pivotal role in preventing hospital-acquired infections (HAI), not only by ensuring that all aspects of their nursing practice is evidence based, but also through nursing research and patient education.

Respiratory depression is a risky complication of sedation. Nurses can play a major role in preventing life threatening respiratory depression through systematic sedation assessments (Pasero, 2009). How do you know if your sedated patient is in the right zone or

Did you know that just a few serious sunburns can increase your risk of developing skin cancer? Or that unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s UV rays in as little as 15 minutes, yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the number of hospital patients who develop pressure sores, or decubitus ulcers, has risen by 63% over the last 10 years. The AHRQ also found that the average stay for patients admitted to hospital for treatment of pressure sores was 13 days, with an average cost of $37,500 dollars per hospital stay. Those most at risk of developing pressure sores are those whose mobility or sensation of pressure are impaired.

It’s well known that there is a desperate shortage of organs for donation; thousands of Americans die each year waiting for transplants. Although the numbers of organ donors in the United States have more than doubled over the past 20 years, the demand for organs continues to exceed supply. Due to this high demand, the process of becoming an organ donor has become streamlined. It is now as simple as checking a box when applying for or renewing an existing driver’s license.