Nursing Research

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Can a midwife become a gynecologist

You would need to apply to medical school then to an Ob-gyn residency. I have met a few nurses that have done just that, RN to MD but not from CNM to MD.
But if you want to do surgery then that is the... Read more at https://sjnrjournal.blogspot.com/2021/09/can-midwife-become-gynecologist.html

Stress and disrupted circadian rhythm affect metabolism

The researchers studied mice models in the laboratory wherein they introduced genetic alterations in various parts of the circadian rhythm machinery. They also exposed the mice to social stress, wherein they exposed the male mice to an unknown and dominant male. The male mice had increased stress responses depending on the time they were exposed to the stress.
In a series of experiments, the team also... Read more at https://sjnrjournal.blogspot.com/2021/09/stress-and-disrupted-circadian-rhythm.html

Certain professions and late dinners bad for women’s heart health

A new study from a team from Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has revealed that post-menopausal women in certain professions are more likely to suffer from heart diseases and other heart problems. Many of these jobs include those in health care, says the study. The results of the study are to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 to be held in Philadelphia between November 16th and 18th.
For this study and to draw conclusions, the team had to investigate the heart health of a large number of women. They included over 65,000 postmenopausal women for their analysis and the average age of the study population was 63 years. These women and their data was... Read more at https://sjnrjournal.blogspot.com/2021/09/certain-professions-and-late-dinners.html

Nurse launches podcast to dispel fears about psychiatric hospitals

A newly qualified mental health nurse has given patients detained in psychiatric hospitals a platform to share their experiences in a bid to challenge fears and misunderstanding amongst the public.
Mr Waldron told, he felt it was important to ensure
read more here...
https://sjnrjournal.blogspot.com/2021/09/nurse-launches-podcast-to-dispel-fears.html

Chip Device Heals Injuries In Seconds

Picture this - you suffer a car accident and your leg is broken. Within moments a small chip-like silicone device is placed on the broken leg - it reprograms the skin cells beneath and treats the injury - in a matter of seconds.
Sounds like the stuff of science fiction, right?
Read more at...
https://sjnrjournal.blogspot.com/2021/09/chip-device-heals-injuries-in-seconds.html

Q. Which artery is usually palpated to get the pulse?
1. Brachial
2. Radial
3. Axillary
4. Ulnar









https://sjnrjournal.blogspot.com/2021/09/what-is-radial-artery.html

What are the key reasons behind the fall in childhood immunisation rates

The blame has been often pushed onto so-called anti-vaxxers and anti-vaccination messages, but those among the profession and beyond believe bigger problems lie with workforce challenges and the healthcare system itself.... Read more at https://sjnrjournal.blogspot.com/2021/09/what-are-key-reasons-behind-fall-in.html

What is a certified nurse-midwife?
A nurse-midwife becomes an RN first and then goes to school to be a midwife for another 2 yrs. So she has a master's degree in midwifery. She is a CNM and can prescribe medications and...
read more at
https://sjnrjournal.blogspot.com/2021/09/what-is-certified-nurse-midwife.html

What are some societal problems in nursing?

Safe staffing is a big political issue among nurses just now. Depending on state laws and the institution in question, some employers can require nurses to work overtime on short notice, or to take patient loads that they see as unsafe. I’ve also worked for some employers who subtly encourage nurses to...
Read more at https://sjnrjournal.blogspot.com/2021/09/what-are-some-societal-problems-in.html

Things to know:

1. Cardiac rhythms
2. ACLS/BLS
3. Cardiac meds and diuretics
4. Cardiac muscle structure and function
5. Understand, I mean really understand all forms of MI and stroke.
6. Labs associated with the above
7. Understand hypertension and meds
and read more at https://sjnrjournal.blogspot.com/2021/09/what-are-some-important-things-to-know.html