Hand Hygiene and Handwashing
Handwashing is the act of cleaning one’s hands with the use of any liquid with or without soap for the purpose of removing dirt or microorganisms.
A collection of all our articles and study guides for the fundamentals of nursing. Included in this category are basic concepts of nursing, procedures and skills, nursing history and more. Test your knowledge by answering the questions from our nursing test bank about the fundamentals of nursing (located under each study guide).
Handwashing is the act of cleaning one’s hands with the use of any liquid with or without soap for the purpose of removing dirt or microorganisms.
These are 50+ intravenous or IV therapy tips and tricks for nurses who would want to master this essential nursing skill. Learn more here!
Get the complete picture of your patient’s health with this comprehensive head-to-toe physical assessment guide.
Discover the ADPIE nursing process, a simple method for providing patient-centered care. Learn about its components and how to implement it.
Learn about the essential facts and tips about nursing fundamentals in this guide that contains 460 nursing bullets.
Learn about the nursing process in this comprehensive guide. Learn about the nursing process steps, history, and importance.
Listed is a run-through of the 12 cranial nerves, the assessment technique used, if the response elicited is normal, and how to document it.
History does matter. This article illustrates the considerable weight and influence of nursing history while at the same time disclosing the challenges of applying the past to the present.
Communication is one of the means in establishing rapport and a helping-healing relationship to our clients. It is an essential element in nursing and this post will help you understand the concept of communication. This is also a primer teaching you documentation and reporting in nursing.
Here’s a simple list to help nurses determine what is the recommended hospital diet and food intake or restrictions to each disease/condition: