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Osteoporosis is a silent but serious health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide—most notably postmenopausal women and older adults. As a nurse, your role in the early detection, patient education, and management of osteoporosis can profoundly impact patient outcomes and quality of life.

This informative blog explores hematoma as a complication of IV therapy. It details the symptoms, causes, contributing factors, nursing interventions, and prevention strategies, helping nurses recognize and manage hematomas effectively.

This blog explores the psychological needs of patients undergoing IV therapy, emphasizing the importance of age-specific, cultural, and sensory considerations in nursing care.

This blog post explores the current best practices for the duration and rotation of peripheral IV catheters based on the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 9th Edition, emphasizing the shift from routine time-based IV replacement to clinically indicated site changes, focusing on patient safety and comfort. 

As a horse owner or lover, you want nothing more than to see your equine friend happy, healthy, and comfortable. One often overlooked way to support your horse’s well-being is through equine massage and stretching. Just like people, horses benefit greatly from techniques that promote muscle relaxation, improve circulation, and relieve tension.

As nurses and healthcare practitioners seek integrative approaches to pain management and patient wellness, cupping therapy is gaining traction as a valuable, non-invasive tool. 

This blog outlines the Texas Board of Nursing's required targeted Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) topics for RNs, LVNs, and APRNs. It includes detailed explanations of each mandate—such as forensic evidence collection, geriatric care, pharmacotherapeutics, and human trafficking prevention—along with recommended online courses from Pedagogy Education to help nurses stay compliant, competent, and confident in their practice.

Let’s take a closer look at what IV push is, when and why it is used, how to administer it safely—and how you can strengthen your skills through our comprehensive online training course.