Communication with Patients

Communication with Patients

Communication skills are very important to us as individuals and are often used to determine how others respond to us. For instance, when dealing with patients who are distant from you, verbal communication is often the only option. Being able to communicate...
An Overview of Pancreatic Cancer

An Overview of Pancreatic Cancer

The development of pancreatic cancer can be traced back to the tissues of the organ pancreas, which is located behind the lower portion of your stomach. It produces hormones and enzymes that help control your blood sugar levels. Various types of growths can occur in...
Solutions To The Nursing Shortages

Solutions To The Nursing Shortages

The nursing workforce is experiencing a staffing crisis. The shortage of nurses affects different sectors, such as in-person, virtual, and telephone nursing. It is also threatening the safety and well-being of patients. Many factors contribute to the issue.Some nurses...
What to Do if You Get Poison Ivy

What to Do if You Get Poison Ivy

Urushiol is the name of a sap-like oil that is found in poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac plants. This is the cause of the allergic rash-like reaction that many people get. The oil is located throughout the plants, including the leaves, roots, and stems.  Like...