Knowing how to use a sphygmomanometer to properly check blood pressure is important. The pandemic and the forced lockdown meant that sales of sphygmomanometers for home use soured during 2020. I have reviewed some of … Read more
If you lack practice and experience, IV therapy and finding a vein for an intravenous catheter, can understandably be stressful. It is an essential skill for a nurse to master, and you are always aware … Read more
Not so long ago I reviewed a range of otoscopes. In that review, I recommended a few options for home use. Anyway, since then I have received quite a few emails from various readers on … Read more
Regular readers of NurseFocus will be forgiven for thinking I have a bit of an obsession with feet. And you’d probably be right. Being comfortable during the workday is a massive contributor to medical staff … Read more
I recently wrote about the NCLEX-RN exam and some useful tips on how to pass it the first time. The article prompted me to dig a bit deeper into NCLEX pass rates, the number of … Read more