Introduction to point of care diagnostic testing While there are many point-of-care diagnostic tests available on the market for both companion and production animals, we are going to focus on the …

Nurses often obtain blood samples for testing, which is a common and essential component of patient care and diagnostics. As healthcare professionals, nurses understand that the quality and accuracy …

Primary care is the entry point into the healthcare system and is one of the most utilized outpatient services. Primary care clinics are the point of delivery of individual care based on care over time and …

A nurse’s responsibility in any scenario is multifaceted. In caring for the birthing parent and newborn after birth, basic newborn care is a priority. At this time, new families are experiencing a myriad of …

Canine SNAP® parvovirus testing Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and severe viral diarrheal disease commonly seen in puppies and unvaccinated dogs throughout the world. For animals that do …

Nurse’s Role in Community-Based Health Care Nurses play a vital role in community-based health care. They provide a wide range of services to individuals and families in the communities as the first point …

Nurses play a vital role as the initial point of entry into the healthcare system because they are responsible for the initial assessment, evaluation, and documentation of a patient’s healthcare status, …

Nursing Role in Collaborative Care Nurses play a central role in collaborative care. They provide direct patient care, coordinate and manage care plans, and act as liaison between the patient, their family, …

Even without needles, blood and body fluids can splash or become aerosolized, increasing the risk of inhalation or contact with mucous membranes. Broken or damaged skin on healthcare workers can …

Physiologic Changes Nursing care during pregnancy requires the nurse to continually assess the pregnant person and to analyze the assessment data for expected versus unexpected cues.