Symbicort for Asthma and COPD

Is symbicort an effective medication to treat asthma and copd? Can this drug help relieve respiratory distress related to lung and bronchiole problems?

TB Medications and Vancomycin

A small discussion excerpt about TB medications and vancomycin

Understanding Tuberculosis: Description, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment

Tuberculosis is a lung disease caused by mycobacterium that can result in lung tissue calcification. We discuss signs and symptoms, treatment and things to consider while infected.

Application of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in An Extended Care Facility

How do you apply Maslows Hierarchy of Needs in an extended care facility such as long term care nursing homes? Lets review the physiological, psychological and emotional requirements of the residents.

True versus False Labor and Different Birthing Positions

Difference between True versus False Labor and types of various birthing positions such as lithotomy and squatting.

Chest Pain, Coronary Vasodilators, Statins and Nitro

Angina is a chest pain that can be treated with various medications such as coronary vasodilators, statins, nitro bid or nitroglycerin and cholesterol lowering drugs.

Wound Ulcer Care and Healing Worksheet

Wound ulcer care and skin healing worksheet explaining different types such as venous stasis and arterial insufficiency. Different stages, color appearances, dressing, nursing interventions and necessary diet changes explained.

Cerebral Palsy: Neurological Disorder Affecting Movement and Coordination

What is cerebral Palsy? What are the signs and symptoms of this neurological disorder? How it affects body movement and muscle coordination? Explanation of any treatment options available out there.

Nursing Process Worksheet

Nursing process worksheet with assessment, diagnosis, plans, interventions and evaluation

Access Medical Record Online & Shortage of Nurses

There is a shortage of nurses, both LPN and RN. Patients should have better access to their own medical record – may through online.