6 Substance Abuse in Pregnancy Nursing Care Plans

Substance dependence is a growing health problem in clients of childbearing age, so its incidence during pregnancy is also increasing. The number of women who use illicit substances during pregnancy is unknown, but as many as 375,000 infants may be affected yearly. As many as 10% to 20% of pregnant women admit to using illicit substances during pregnancy. Adolescents have an increased rate of inhalant abuse and binge drinking. 

Tribute to Nurse Anna Mae Hays: First Female General in the US Army

Tribute to Nurse Anna Mae Hays: First Female General in the US Army

Anna May Hays started her career in the US Army as a frontline nurse in WWII. She is the first female general in the US army. As a forward-looking leader, she steered the ANC through an era of rapid modernization and used her influence to improve service conditions for all women in the armed forces.

Nursing Home Visit

Nursing Home Visit

The home visit is a family-nurse contact which allows the health worker to assess the home and family situations in order to provide the necessary nursing care and health related activities. In performing this activity, it is essential to prepare a plan of visit to meet the needs of the client and achieve the best results of desired outcomes.

Malaria Nursing Care Management

Malaria

This study guide provides an overview of malaria, its nursing interventions, and nursing care management.

Ebola Virus Disease

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

In this study guide, learn more about the ebola virus and the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), its pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, nursing care management, and interventions.