Nursing Definitions

Children don’t respond to illness and injury the same way adults do, and the signs of trouble can be easy to miss. A fast heart rate, subtle breathing changes, or a quiet, irritable child may be the only clues before rapid deterioration. Knowing what is normal at each age, spotting the earliest red flags, and understanding how children compensate differently is critical for timely intervention. We'll highlight vital sign interpretation, rapid assessment tools, and the unique ways respiratory distress, shock, and cardiac arrest present in pediatric patients, giving nurses the insight to act quickly and confidently.

 Cara is joined by Pamela Roman to explore the urgent need for pediatric hospice and respite care options beyond hospital walls. 

In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Francine Bono-Neri to shed light on the hidden realities of human trafficking and the critical role healthcare professionals play in recognizing and responding to victims. 

One nurse shares her emotional and clinical journey of becoming a burn nurse, from first shifts to life-changing trauma cases in the burn unit.

Explore why nurse career advancement matters, using insights from the Workforce Education Trends Report and the 2024 Nurse Salary and Work‑Life Report to show how growth, recognition, and leadership pathways drive satisfaction.

This course will focus on the unique safety risks nurses face in the Emergency Department. Participants will review recommendations for safe patient handling, violence prevention, and explore best practices and technologies that help support nurse safety in the ED.

A recent California ruling bars nurses with doctorates from using “Dr.” in clinical settings. Discover the implications of this and the use of titles in healthcare.

Cara is joined by Maria Smilios to uncover the untold story of the Black nurses at Seaview Hospital and their courageous fight against tuberculosis in the 1920s and 1930s.