Are nurses first responders? This post debunks common myths and examines the facts to clarify the role of nurses in emergency care and whether they meet the criteria for first responder status.
Critical Care
9 Tips to Excel as a PICU Nurse: A Comprehensive Guide
Becoming a PICU nurse is both an exciting and challenging journey. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) requires a unique blend of advanced...
What Does a Pediatric ICU Nurse Do?
If you’re considering working as a nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) but are unsure about the responsibilities, you’ve come to the...
PICC Line vs Central Line vs Midline: Essential Insights and Central Line Care for Nurses
Understanding the diverse central vascular access options available to nurses is paramount for ensuring effective patient care delivery. These...
ICU Equipment List – A Comprehensive Guide to Critical Care Unit Equipment for Nurses
Working in an ICU requires a strong understanding of the specialized equipment used to monitor and treat critically ill patients. This environment...
Acute Care vs Critical Care Nurse: Picking the Right Nursing Specialty for You
In the dynamic nursing field, choosing the right specialty is a crucial decision that significantly influences one's career trajectory. Two...
6 Essential Tracheostomy Care Steps: A Comprehensive Guide
Caring for patients with trachs can be pretty intimidating. Read our guide on tracheostomy care steps to build your confidence STAT!
Can Nurses Intubate? Clarifying Critical Code Blue Roles
If you have wondered, “Can nurses intubate?” check out this blog post where we discuss who can perform this skill plus code blue tips.
Ventilator Settings for Nurses: Demystifying ICU Ventilator Modes
Understanding ventilator settings for nurses as well as ICU ventilator modes is vital knowledge for any ICU nurse. Let’s do a deep dive!
Mastering CVP Monitoring: Setup, Understanding, and Best Practices
Central Venous Pressure (CVP) monitoring is a tool in critical care that offers insights into a patient's hemodynamic status. In this comprehensive...
Providing Comfort Care: The Ultimate Guide For Nurses
Comfort care is an essential skill for compassionate healthcare providers! Walking the final steps of a patient's journey requires special skills...
Navigating New Grad ICU Nurse Jobs: A Beginner’s Guide to Success
New grad ICU nurse jobs are rewarding but extremely challenging. Read for an expert’s advice on how new grads can succeed in the ICU.