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I have been a sonographer for 18 years, and this year I was awarded Distinguished Sonographer at the 2018 AIUM Annual Convention. I can say without reservation that it is the biggest career honor that I have ever received and a moment that I will never forget. My path to becoming an Ultrasound Practitioner with a faculty appointment in the Department of Reproductive Medicine at … [Read more...] about From Sonographer to Ultrasound Practitioner: My Career Journey

Cardiomyopathy Types Mnemonics Cheat Sheets for Nursing Students #Nursing #Cardiomyopathies dilated cardiomyopathy causes mnemonic The term “cardiomyopathy” refers to “cardio” (heart), “myo” (muscle), “pathy” (disease of). A dilated cardiomyopathy results in left ventricular chamber enlargement, systolic dysfunction and clinical manifestations of congestive heart … [Read more...] about Cardiomyopathy Types Mnemonics Cheat Sheets for Nursing Students

Lung sound images for Nurses, Nursing, Nursing students Lung sounds to know for interpreting the medical appointments and exams related to breathing, breath sounds lungs, asthma, copd, etc There are three abnormal lung sounds that can be heard during respiratory problems – crackles, rhonchi and wheezes. Crackles are high-pitched sounds heard during inspiration. It … [Read more...] about Nursing Mnemonics: Lung Sounds – Wheezing, Crackling, Ronchi, and More

Nursing Mnemonics: Fluid, Electrolytes & Acid Base Cheat Sheet Nursing Mnemonics Cheat Sheet Easy way to remember common electrolyte imbalances Fluid and Electrolytes Cheat Sheet for Nursing Students Fluid and Electrolytes Lab Values Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing Charts Fluid and Electrolytes Imbalances … [Read more...] about Nursing Mnemonics: Fluid, Electrolytes & Acid Base Cheat Sheet

As parents, the way we speak to our children is incredibly important. Words can build kids up, and they can just as easily tear them down. Check out our list of 55 positive things to say to your child on a daily basis. Bond while you build their confidence. With this in mind, here are 55 (!) positive things to say to your child: Here's 55 positive things to say to … [Read more...] about Encouraging Words & Phrases! 55 Positive Things To Say To Your Child

Nursing Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Definitions Medical Abbreviations for medical professionals nurses physicians and students. Save your wrist and some time with these abbreviations. Approved Medical Abbreviations List … [Read more...] about Nursing Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Definitions

Nursing Dosage/Medication Conversion Chart - Maths for Nurses Unit conversions Drug Calculations Drug calculations vary depending on whether you are dealing with liquid or solid medications, or if the dose is to be given over a period of time. In this section I will go over each of these situations in turn. It is very important that you know how drug dosages are worked out, … [Read more...] about Nursing Dosage/Medication Conversion Chart – Maths for Nurses Unit conversions

Psychotropic Medication Cheat Sheet 2019 List of Psychotropic Medications 2019 Psychotropic Medications Chart 2019 Quick Reference to Psychotropic Medication 2019 To the best of our knowledge recommended doses and side effects listed below are accurate. … [Read more...] about Psychotropic Medication Cheat Sheet 2019