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This blog post will explore what every nurse should know about the poliovirus, the progression of poliomyelitis, and the critical role nurses play in the care of polio survivors. Finally, we’ll share how you can stay prepared and informed through Pedagogy Continuing Nurse Education’s comprehensive online course offerings.

In today’s healthcare environment, where electronic health records and digital communication are the norm, patient privacy and information security have never been more important—or more vulnerable. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data, and every medical healthcare worker plays a vital role in upholding those protections.

Enterostomy feeding tubes are essential medical devices used to deliver nutrition directly into the gastrointestinal tract when oral intake is not possible or insufficient. These devices, which include gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes, are often placed in patients with congenital anomalies, neurological disorders, or those undergoing treatments that interfere with their ability to eat. Nurses, whether working in pediatric settings like schools or in adult care environments, play a central role in managing enterostomy feeding tubes and ensuring patient safety, dignity, and comfort.

California Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) play a vital role in providing quality care in a variety of healthcare settings. To maintain an active certification, CNAs must stay current with their skills and knowledge by completing regular continuing education. Understanding the specific continuing education requirements is essential to avoid lapses in certification and to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations.

In the complex world of wound care, one principle remains constant: healing begins with a clean wound bed. For nurses and clinicians managing chronic or non-healing wounds, understanding and applying appropriate debridement techniques is essential to improving patient outcomes and driving recovery forward.

Proper knowledge and guidance can make all the difference when navigating the intricate world of respiratory care. Enter A & T Respiratory Lectures, an innovative educational platform that delivers high-quality respiratory education to healthcare professionals, educators, and students.

Healthcare professionals dedicate their lives to healing others, but far too often, they find themselves working in environments where incivility and bullying compromise not only their well-being but also the safety of their patients. Among all healthcare workers, nurses are particularly vulnerable to workplace hostility, both from colleagues and patients. Understanding, addressing, and ultimately transforming these toxic dynamics is crucial to building safer, more respectful healthcare systems.

The Infusion Nurses Society's Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 9th Edition (2024) outlines comprehensive guidelines for obtaining informed consent in infusion therapy. These standards emphasize the ethical and legal imperatives of informed consent, ensuring patient autonomy and safety.

As more patients opt for ports due to their durability and convenience, it’s essential for nurses to understand both the benefits and the challenges they present, along with evidence-based strategies for safe care.