Stroke/ Cerebrovascular Disease Cerebrovascular disease, commonly known as stroke, represents a group of conditions and disorders that impact blood vessels in the brain, causing an abrupt disruption of blood supply to the brain cells and tissues. When deprived of oxygen and nutrients, brain cells start to die immediately. If the deprivation occurs for an extended […]
Study Note: Neonatal Nursing Neonatal nursing is a specialty in nursing that focuses on the care of infants born with various medical complications including prematurity, congenital disabilities, heart conditions, surgical complications, malformations, infections, and a wide range of medical conditions that require them to spend some time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Usually, […]
Community Health Nursing Community health nursing, also referred to as community nursing or public health nursing, is a discipline within the nursing practice that integrates evidence-based research and nursing practice within a community setting. Community nursing is concerned with the health care of individuals, families, groups, and populations within a given geographical location. The main […]
Difference between a DNP and a PhD in nursing Nurses who have earned a master’s of science nursing are increasingly seeking to advance their nursing careers by getting a DNP or a Ph.D. A nurse looking to pursue a career in a leadership path might wonder how to differentiate and choose between these two doctorate […]
Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health Health policy and advocacy involve all the processes and actions taken by individuals or groups in an attempt to bring about changes on behalf of the population with the goal of improving the population’s health. Policy and advocacy is one of the core disciplines of public health that […]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Also known as crib death, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the abrupt, mysterious and unexplained death of a child under one year. While most sudden deaths are explained by post-modem examinations results, those that go unexplained even after a complete medical analysis are labelled “sudden death infant death syndrome.” Although […]
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing There is no one precise definition of mental health, as it is shaped by varying beliefs and values across diverse cultures. The most basic and universal definition of mental health is that it is the state of total cognitive, behavioral, and emotional wellbeing. Mental health is an essential component of […]
Patient Safety in Nursing Patient safety is a discipline in healthcare that focuses on preventing and reducing risks, errors, and any form of harm that may befall a patient during healthcare provision. Healthcare professionals are continually trying to avoid medical errors during practice. However, the health care system is prone to errors. In fact, medical […]
Pediatric Nursing Pediatric nursing is a speciality within the nursing profession involved in pediatrics and medical care of infants, children, and young adults up to 18 years. This speciality’s primary goal is to provide health care and treatment required by children as they grow and develop. This field lays more emphasis on approaching, understanding, and […]
Fall Prevention in adults The topic of fall prevention in older adults is seldom talked about. But the increase in the cases of falls among older people demands that we speak and address the issue. Falls are currently the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries and fractures among adults above 65 years in America. […]
