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Halloween Safety Awareness: Protecting Families and Reducing Emergency Room Visits

by Rachel Pugmire, RN, BSN

Trick-or-treating, costume parties, and pumpkin carving are part of the Halloween festivities that families and communities participate in during October. Awareness of the types of injuries that can o . . .

Understanding Congenital Laryngeal Saccular Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

by Rachel Pugmire, RN, BSN

Congenital laryngeal saccular cysts are mucus-filled cysts that are found within the larynx. The larynx is the area made of cartilage within the neck that sits above the trachea and esophagus, and inc . . .

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Management for Healthcare Professionals

by Glenel Loring, RN

In the United States (U.S.), nearly thirty-nine million people live with diabetes. This dangerous metabolic derailment, if left unchecked, can cause multi-organ failure and or death. Diabetic ketoacid . . .

Appendicitis in Kids: Signs, Symptoms, and Challenges in Diagnosis

by Jennifer Huynh, BSN, RN, NCSN

If you've ever cared for a child with abdominal pain, you know that diagnosing appendicitis is like solving a puzzle—with half the pieces missing and a timer running out. Pediatric appendicitis remain . . .



Safe Nurse Staffing News: The Joint Commission’s National Performance Goals for 2026

by Rachel Pugmire, RN, BSN

Nurses have long been advocates of improved nurse staffing and nurse-patient ratios. In a momentous step towards increased patient safety and nurse staffing, The Joint Commission (TJC) has included nu . . .

Hyperbaric Nurse Career Guide: What It Is, Training, & Certification

by Karen Clarke, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

The uniqueness of the nursing profession is evident in the diverse opportunities to work in different settings. I remember when I worked as a registered nurse in a medical intensive care unit (MICU), . . .



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