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Community Organizing Participatory Action Research (COPAR)

December 18, 2013 by Matt Vera BSN, R.N.
Community Organizing Participatory Action Research (COPAR)

COPAR or Community Organizing Participatory Action Research is a vital part of public health nursing. COPAR aims to transform the apathetic, individualistic and voiceless poor into dynamic, participatory and politically responsive community. Learn more about COPAR here.

Categories Community Health Nursing 5 Comments

Measuring Central Venous Pressure (CVP)

May 25, 2024 by Gil Wayne BSN, R.N.

Central venous pressure (CVP) describes the pressure of blood in the thoracic vena cava, near the right atrium of the heart. CVP reflects the amount of blood returning to the heart and the ability of the heart to pump the blood into the arterial system.

Categories Nursing Fundamentals and Skills Tags Blood Pressure and Hypertension 1 Comment

Ear Irrigation

May 24, 2024 by Gil Wayne BSN, R.N.

Curious about mastering ear irrigation? This essential nursing procedure is key for removing earwax, foreign objects, and discharge safely and comfortably. Dive into the careful techniques and knowledge needed to perfect this skill and ensure patient care excellence!

Categories Nursing Fundamentals and Skills 2 Comments

Colostomy Irrigation

May 26, 2024 by Paul Martin, BSN, R.N.

Colostomy irrigation is a way to regulate bowel movements by emptying the colon at a scheduled time.

Categories Nursing Fundamentals and Skills Tags Bowel movements, colostomy, COLOSTOMY BAG, Colostomy Irrigation, descending colostomy, Disorders of the Gastrointestinal and Digestive System, Irrigating solution, sigmoid colostomy, Stoma 2 Comments

Eye Drop Instillation

May 26, 2024 by Gil Wayne BSN, R.N.

Eye drop instillation is the dispensation of a sterile ophthalmic medication into a patient’s eye.

Categories Nursing Fundamentals and Skills 2 Comments

Brain Abscess

July 21, 2023 by Matt Vera BSN, R.N.

A brain abscess is a collection of infectious material within the tissue of the brain. Bacteria are the most common causative organisms. An abscess can result from intra-cranial surgery, penetrating head injury, or tongue piercing.

Categories Medical-Surgical Nursing Tags Infectious Disease and Infection Control Leave a comment

Bell’s Palsy

July 21, 2023 by Matt Vera BSN, R.N.

Bell’s palsy is a disease of the seventh cranial nerve (facial nerve) that produces unilateral or bilateral facial weakness or paralysis.

Categories Medical-Surgical Nursing Tags Cranial Nerves 6 Comments

Status Asthmaticus

May 10, 2024 by Matt Vera BSN, R.N.

Status asthmaticus is severe and persistent asthma that does not respond to conventional therapy; attacks can occur with little or no warning and can progress rapidly to asphyxiation.

Categories Medical-Surgical Nursing Tags Disorders of the Respiratory System, Emergency and Critical Care Nursing 2 Comments

Urolithiasis (Renal Calculi)

May 10, 2024 by Matt Vera BSN, R.N.

Urolithiasis refers to stones (calculi) in the urinary tract. Stones are formed in the urinary tract when the urinary concentration of substances such as calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, and uric acid increases.

Categories Medical-Surgical Nursing Tags Disorders of the Urinary System 1 Comment

Buerger’s Disease

July 21, 2023 by Matt Vera BSN, R.N.

Buerger’s disease is a recurring inflammation of the intermediate and small arteries and veins of the lower and upper extremities.

Categories Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 Comment
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