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.

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Best Sphygmomanometers for Nurses

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As a nurse, there are two diagnostic devices that play a very important role in your job and you must know how to use them. The sphygmomanometer, also commonly known as the blood pressure cuff and the stethoscope are two extremely vital tools for you as a nursing student, new nurse or a seasoned nurse. Both these tools allow you to check the vitals of your patients and diagnose their condition. You’ve settled on a stethoscope brand, now lets look at sphygmomanometers.

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Fundamentals of Nursing: Books and Resources

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Even though we are in an age where you may believe that Google is the “all-knowing one” who holds the answers to all your questions, books and traditional media of learning are still irreplaceable. There’s nothing quite like the comfort of feeling the weight of a book in your bag, especially when examinations are right around the corner! This makes books all the more relevant in fields that are highly academic; nursing is one of them. And sometimes, no matter how complicated the situation, we can find answers by going back to the basics, which is why we’ve put together an article on the best resources and books that can be found on the fundamentals of nursing.

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Nurse Attacked by Surgeon at Cedars Sinai Hospital

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It’s bad enough that nurse’s are constantly facing violence in hospital settings at the hands of patients, but now a surgeon has joined in on the attacks. The below video shows Paula Rickey allegedly being pushed by surgeon Kerry Kourosh Assil while walking out of an operating room. Paula states that she was retaliated against when she filed a complaint against the surgeon. She states that she was forced to move to a different unit and had her hours cut. In short, they worked to accommodate the surgeon instead of Paula. So Paula filed a lawsuit. More Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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Registered Nurse Salary – How Much Does an RN Make?

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Nursing is definitely one of the most selfless and giving professions there is. And most often, associating any monetary gains in a profession that centers around care and selflessness is frowned upon. However, if we are honest, nursing is morally, mentally and emotionally satisfying, but that isn’t going to pay the bills. Nor is it going to make up for the amount you had to spend in the first place to earn a nursing degree. Just like every other profession, nurses also have to consider pay when looking for work. And of course, your next question is most definitely going to be – “how much does an RN make?” Hopefully, this article can shed some light on what registered nurses are, how to become a registered nurse, and how much registered nurses can earn.

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5 Awesome Alegria Nursing Shoes

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So, what are the features that make Alegria nursing shoes one of the best? Alegria is the leading manufacturer of therapeutic footwear. Alegria in Spanish means “happiness and joy” and the makers of Alegria believe that shoes should be able to make you happy. Alegria nursing shoes are not only comfortable but fashionable too and the unique, bold and bright prints can only help to lift your spirits.

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3 Tips to Pass the PMHNP Exam and Earn the PMHNP-BC Credential

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To practice as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you must first complete a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and pass the PMHNP exam. Upon completion, you’ll be able to claim the PMHNP-BC credential which allows nurse practitioners to practice autonomously in 27 states. If you’re here, then you’ve sought out tips and resources to pass the PMHNP exam. We’ve compiled a short list, but believe the best strategy is to utilize a PHMNP exam prep program like The Lantern Review: PMHNP Exam Prep. 3 Tips to Pass the PMHNP Exam Taking

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5 Things Nurses and Nurse Practitioners Need to Know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D)

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the large intestine. IBS that causes increased diarrhea is often called IBS-D. Recently, I had an opportunity to learn more about the disease state and discovered many surprising facts. I’ve also collected a few strategies that nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians can use to ensure patients afflicted with this syndrome can receive proper care and treatment.

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The MDF stethoscope has been manufactured since 1971 and is among the best brands of stethoscopes available for medical professionals.

What is the Best MDF Stethoscope?

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The nursing profession is very challenging and as a nurse, you always need to be “battle-ready”. You need plenty of patience and dedication to be a competent and dedicated nurse. For this, you need to be adequately geared with the best equipment and gadgets to help you in your everyday work. And one of the basic things that you must own as a nurse is a good stethoscope.

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Nursing informatics is a field that allows specialists to be at the meeting point of technology and healthcare, giving a front row seat to many innovations.

What is Nursing Informatics?

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Healthcare is a profession that has long been on the rise due to the demand for expert health professionals. Qualified nurses, in particular, are treasured by institutes and patients alike. However, despite the need for an expert opinion, healthcare has long since moved from being a manually operated profession alone. Just like every other profession, healthcare is also making way for the one thing that has eased a million tasks worldwide – technology!

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