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On June 5, 2025, the Office of Administrative Law approved the Respiratory Care Board of California's (RCB) regulation defining "Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services," codified at California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 1399.365. This regulation, effective October 1, 2025, delineates specific respiratory tasks that may be performed without conducting a respiratory assessment, thereby clarifying the scope of practice for various healthcare professionals, including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs).

Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is emerging as an intriguing off-label treatment option for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto's, insomnia and more.

Needlestick and sharps-related injuries remain a pervasive issue in healthcare, but each one is preventable

This blog explores postpartum depression and psychosis, highlighting key nursing interventions, early recognition strategies, and support for new mothers. Learn how online education can enhance your skills in providing comprehensive postpartum care.

Massage therapy offers significant benefits for oncology patients, including reduced pain, improved sleep, and emotional support. However, specialized training is essential to navigate contraindications like surgical sites or bone fragility. This blog post, tailored for oncology nurses, explores these considerations and introduces the Pedagogy Education online course "Oncology Massage for Healthcare Professionals"—a flexible, 9.5-contact hour CE course that equips nurses with the skills needed to integrate safe, effective massage into cancer care.

This blog explores the science behind Kinesio Taping, explains what trigger points are, and highlights how nurses can use this technique to enhance patient care.

If you’re a horse owner or enthusiast looking for ways to improve your horse’s comfort and performance, Trigger Point Therapy could be the key. 

This blog introduces rehabilitation nurses to Craniosacral Therapy (CST) as a gentle, holistic approach that supports healing in patients with chronic pain, neurological conditions, and stress-related disorders. It highlights how CST complements traditional rehab strategies and encourages continued learning through the Integrative Cranio-Sacral Therapy online course from Pedagogy Education.