The insertion of intravenous (IV) lines is equal parts delicate, frustrating, and essential. For patients, this process can be painful and scary; they expect nurses and other healthcare professionals to perform it successfully each time, which is not always the case. Even if you have many years of patient care under your belt, missing veins […]

Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding is done to improve a patient’s nutritional intake, as well as to sustain their nutritional status. It is a procedure wherein a thin plastic tube is inserted through a patient’s nose, towards the esophagus, and down the stomach. The tube is often short and it is mostly used for suctioning contents […]

Recall that the first step of the nursing process is Assessment. Being able to collect data is fundamental to your success as a nurse. You want to be as organized, systematic, and of course, as accurate as possible.  Quickly make an accurate and organized assessment with our Health Assessment Hacks.  Level of Consciousness – AVPU  […]