Sunday, April 25, 2010

Addison's Disease Nursing Review in Episode 128 of the Nursing Show

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Symptoms of endocrine disorders can better be understood if you know the actions of the affected hormones. In this week's episode of the Nursing Show podcast for nurses and nursing students, the podmedic features a review on Addison's disease, an endocrine disorder affecting the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. This nursing review covers the signs and symptoms, treatment, complications and nursing care of patients with this disorder. Also in the show are news for nurses and links for this review to provide a more in-depth nurse review.

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Monday, April 19, 2010

Synthetic Marijuana, Designer Drugs and Episode 127 of the Nursing Show

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This week on the Nursing Show, the podmedic, Jamie Davis discusses K2, also known as synthetic marijuana as well as other designer drugs with toxicology specialist Lisa Booze from Maryland Poison Center. This information will help nurses effectively assess patients coming in to the ER and recognize those under the influence of synthetic marijuana through the exhibited symptoms. Also in the show are news for nurses and links to resources for a better understanding of synthetic drugs and what nurses can do about it.

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

Nursing Review on Cushing's Syndrome and Episode 126 of the Nursing Show

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Cushing's syndrome is an endocrine disorder involving high levels of the hormone cortisol. This hormone is important in the regulation of insulin function, metabolizing of proteins and fats, and regulation of blood pressure. In this week's episode of the Nursing Show weekly podcast for nursing students, professional nurses and educators, the podmedic provides a review on Cushing's syndrome including signs and symptoms, and nursing care. The show also provides news for nurses and resource links for more information.

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Monday, April 5, 2010

MRSA Review for Nurses and Episode 125 of the Nursing Show

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In this week's episode of the Nursing Show, the podmedic, Jamie Davis, provides a review for nurses and nursing students on methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Learn more about MRSA as Jamie discusses about signs and symptoms of the infection, how it spreads, and most importantly what practices nurses in the hospital setting can do to prevent acquiring or passing on the infection to other patients. The show also provides news for nurses and links to trusted resources for a more comprehensive review.

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