Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN

Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN, a bachelors-prepared registered nurse, is the founder and owner of The Nerdy Nurse® and TheNerdyNurse.com. She is award-winning author, blogger, and community manager. In addition, she is an international keynote speaker and influencer in the nursing and healthcare technology communities. Brittney is the author of The Nerdy Nurse's Guide to Technology and co-author of The Nurse's Guide to Blogging. She blogs about nursing, technology, health IT, at other healthcare topics at thenerdynurse.com. Want more information about Brittney, her background, and nursing expertise? Check out the about page.

ETOH Medical Abbreviation - ETOH Meaning and Application in Nursing

EtOH Medical Abbreviation – EtOH Meaning and Application in Nursing

What does EtOH mean? EtOH is a medical term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. It has a lot of both medical and recreational uses. Not only is it used in the medical field you will also find it in grain alcohol and alcoholic beverages as well. So this term can mean something different depending on the context. Let’s look closely at the EtOH medical abbreviation and its application in nursing first. EtOH Medical Abbreviation EtOH is not an acronym. These four letters all stand for the scientific description of this molecular combination. EtOH is ethyl alcohol and it is made

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What is Pathophysiology & Why is it Important?

What is Pathophysiology & Why is it Important?

Understanding pathophysiology can really make a huge difference in your role as a nurse. Learn what it is and why it’s such a vital part of your career. What is Pathophysiology? According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of pathophysiology is “the functional changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease.” In other words, it’s the changes that happen after a disease or syndrome. Like someone with Bell’s Palsy not being able to use a straw. If you are still in nursing school, you’ll have to take an entire class all about this. In this class, you will not only have to

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5 Tips to Master Pharmacology for Nurses

5 Tips to Master Pharmacology for Nurses

Don’t just pass pharmacology, master it. Use these 5 tips to master Pharmacology for nurses. These tips can also be used in other nursing school classes too. How to Master Pharmacology for Nurses Pharmacology for nurses is a class in nursing school about how a drug interacts with the human body, side effects, and how the body uses the drug. It is a pretty demanding class, with lots of memorization required. Even so, there are some proven study pharmacology habits and a few things you can do to not just pass the class but understand it too. Use Mnemonics I

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10 Beautiful and Unique Nurse Figurines

10 Beautiful and Unique Nurse Figurines

One of the best gifts you can give a nurse is something that expresses how much you appreciate all the long hours they dedicate. Art has a way of saying what words cannot. That is why these 10 nurse figurines make amazing gifts. 10 Beautiful & Unique Nurse Figurines The really touching thing about nurse figures is that they are able to express the heart of nursing. The soft colors and emotion expressed in the lines of the hands and arms, they all provoke a feeling of nurturing and love. What are the best nurse statues to give as a

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