Nursing is a profession that constantly evolves. From shifts in patient needs to advancements in healthcare delivery, staying ahead requires more than experience alone....
Intensive care nursing presents unique challenges due to the high-pressure environment and the critical condition of patients.
Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) must manage not only the complex medical needs of patients but also their emotional and psychological well-being.
One innovative approach to enhancing patient care in ICUs is ambient music therapy, which involves the use of soothing background music to create a calming atmosphere.
For decades nurses really havenu2019t been getting the respect that they deserve. Not only do these diligent and hard-working people multitask to the extreme, juggling a number of responsibilities on a daily basis, but they also work exceedingly long hours and are tasked with administering medication as well as treatments while barely receiving so much as a thank-you from the majority of patients. In many areas around the globe medical facilities are overloaded and overwhelmed adding extra pressure on these dedicated people.u00a0
The death toll has reached eight at a Florida nursing home that lacked air conditioning after Hurricane Irma, and three agencies have launched investigations into the tragedy.
According to research released by The Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation, at least one-third of the 1.6 million nursing home residents in the United States may suffer from dehydration and malnutrition, which can aggravate pre-existing medical conditions and lead to weight loss and even death. A 1987 federal law requires nursing homes to meet residents' nutritional needs.
