Part 1: Your Amazing Heart February is American Heart Month, a great time to learn about your heart. Remember, heart disease can happen at any age. To review a list of risk factors and discover things you can do now to take control of your heart health, visit Heart Disease: It Can Happen at Any Age. Your Beating Heart For […]

Learn how to assess cranial nerves one by one. And learn how to document cranial nerve findings. Be sure to download the FREE PDF Cranial Nerve Exam cheat sheet. Link below. I: Olfactory Cranial Nerve Assessment Normal Response Documentation Have the patient close his/her eyes.Using a cotton pad soaked with peppermint oil/coffee/cinnamon, ask the patient […]

It is said that up to 90% of what you do on the job after graduation was not learned while in nursing school. I’m not convinced the learning curve is that high, but there is a lot of on-the-job training required. Nursing is a complex profession. KNOW this: the first year is the toughest. It […]

You’ve decided to start a weight loss program and you want to take it off fast. But how? With a little help from Mother Nature, you can be off to a flying start in a matter of days. Focusing on nutrient-dense foods that are easily digested and readily used by the body for energy and […]

You’ve set aside time to study. You’ve got a cup of herbal tea and you’re feeling motivated. What now? Setting up a study method can ensure the success of your study time. Use the SQ4R method. This is where the study information is surveyed prior to studying and goals (or questions) are set ahead of […]