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02/07/2025

What is the maximum duration of time the nurse allows an IV bag of solution to infuse into a patient

A. 6 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 18 hours
D. 24 hours

02/07/2025

Quiz Time

One of the following is not a function of the skin
A. Protection and sensation
B. Temperature regulation
C. Production of vitamin D
D. Storage of fats

Happy New Month, Heroes in Scrubs! As we step into this new month, may your hearts remain strong, your hands steady, and...
01/07/2025

Happy New Month, Heroes in Scrubs!

As we step into this new month, may your hearts remain strong, your hands steady, and your compassion endless.

You are more than caregivers — you are healers, protectors, and warriors of hope. Thank you for showing up even when it’s tough, for choosing kindness even when you’re tired, and for being the light in so many dark moments.

May this month bring you peace in your shifts, joy in small moments, and strength to keep going.
You are valued. You are loved. You are truly extraordinary.

From one heartbeat to another — Happy New Month!

I Was Just the NurseThat’s what I whispered to myself as I sat on the hospital bench at 4:37 AM, still in my scrubs, sip...
01/07/2025

I Was Just the Nurse

That’s what I whispered to myself as I sat on the hospital bench at 4:37 AM, still in my scrubs, sipping cold coffee. My feet were screaming, my back ached, but my heart was louder.

Tonight, I held the hand of a man taking his final breath — not because I had to, but because no one else was there. I whispered, “You’re not alone,” over and over again while his heartbeat faded on the monitor.

I sang "Amazing Grace" for an elderly woman because she missed her daughter, and the silence was hurting her more than the illness.

I sat on the floor in the supply room for five minutes — not to rest — but to cry, because I didn’t want my patients to see the pain behind my smile.

But tomorrow, when they ask what I did today?

I'll still say,
“I was just the nurse.”

Yet here’s the truth — I was a lifeline.
A hand.
A voice.
A warrior behind a mask.
A soft place to land in the hardest moments of someone’s life.

So if you’re reading this, and you’re a nurse too —
Don’t ever downplay what you do.
You're not just the nurse.
You are the reason someone made it through the night.

Happy new month friends!

The Hands That Heal: A Nurse’s JourneyIn a small, bustling hospital on the outskirts of the city, lived a nurse named Am...
30/06/2025

The Hands That Heal: A Nurse’s Journey

In a small, bustling hospital on the outskirts of the city, lived a nurse named Amaka. She wasn’t famous. She didn’t wear a cape. But every day, she walked through the hospital doors with quiet strength and a heart full of compassion.

Amaka had always wanted to be a nurse—not because of the money or prestige, but because she had once been saved by one. As a child, she had nearly died from a terrible illness. She remembered nothing of the doctors, but she remembered the nurse who held her hand through every injection, every fevered night, every moment of fear.

That nurse’s kindness became the seed of Amaka’s purpose.

Years later, Amaka found herself in the trenches of healthcare. Long hours. Crying babies. Frustrated families. Sometimes she left work with swollen feet, an aching back, and eyes that hadn’t slept in 24 hours. But her spirit refused to bend.

One day, a five-year-old girl was rushed in after an accident. Bleeding. Unconscious. The parents were frantic. The doctors focused on their charts and scans, but Amaka saw something else—the fear in the mother’s eyes, the trembling in the father's voice.

She stayed by that child’s side through the night. Whispered lullabies. Held her little fingers. Prayed silently as doctors worked. And when the girl finally opened her eyes and called for her “angel nurse,” everyone in the room cried.

But no one knew that Amaka had just lost her own father that morning. She hadn’t told anyone. She had swallowed her grief, put on her uniform, and come to work—because she knew someone else needed her more.

That is the soul of nursing.

It’s about showing up, even when your heart is breaking. It’s about healing wounds—physical and invisible. It’s about being the quiet strength when everyone else is falling apart.

Nurses like Amaka aren’t in history books. They don’t make headlines. But they are the backbone of healthcare. The unsung warriors in white coats and scrubs. The ones who give, and give, and give—and somehow, always find more to give.

So to every nurse reading this: You are not invisible. You are not “just a nurse.” You are a healer, a fighter, a light in the darkest of nights.

Keep showing up. Keep holding hands. Keep changing lives.

The world may not always say thank you, but someone out there breathes easier today because of you. And that… is everything.

Blepharitis: Causes, Clinical Manifestations & Management Blepharitis is a common, chronic inflammation of the eyelid ma...
29/06/2025

Blepharitis: Causes, Clinical Manifestations & Management

Blepharitis is a common, chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins, often involving the base of the eyelashes and meibomian glands. It can affect both eyes and may be uncomfortable, but it does not typically cause permanent vision loss.

Types of Blepharitis

1. Anterior Blepharitis
Affects the outer edge of the eyelid where eyelashes attach.

Common causes: Staphylococcal infection, seborrheic dermatitis.

2. Posterior Blepharitis
Affects the inner edge of the eyelid (meibomian glands).

Common causes: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), rosacea, acne.

3. Mixed Type
Combination of anterior and posterior types.

Symptoms

Red, irritated eyelids

Crusting or greasy flakes at the lash line

Gritty or burning sensation

Dry eyes or watery eyes

Eyelid sticking (especially in the morning)

Light sensitivity

Eyelash loss or misdirection

Causes and Risk Factors

Bacterial overgrowth (especially Staphylococcus aureus)

Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff of the scalp/face)

Rosacea

Acne

Contact lens use

Allergies or reactions to eye makeup or medications

Mite infestations (e.g., Demodex)

Diagnosis

Based on history and clinical exam

Slit-lamp examination by an ophthalmologist

Sometimes, cultures or scrapings if infection is suspected

Treatment

Blepharitis is chronic but manageable. Treatment focuses on symptom control:

1. Eyelid Hygiene (cornerstone of treatment)

Warm compresses (5–10 minutes, 1–2x daily)

Lid scrubs with diluted baby shampoo, sterile wipes, or commercial lid cleansers

Gently remove crusts and debris from the lash line

2. Artificial Tears: Lubricate the eyes to relieve irritation and dryness

3. Medications: Topical antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin or bacitracin ointment) for bacterial cases

Oral antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline) for meibomian gland dysfunction or rosacea-related cases

Steroid eye drops (short-term, under specialist guidance)

Tea tree oil (for Demodex mites)

Complications if Untreated

Chronic dry eye

Stye or chalazion (blocked glands)

Conjunctivitis

Corneal irritation or ulcers (rare)

Prevention Tips

Maintain regular eyelid hygiene

Manage skin conditions (e.g., dandruff, rosacea)

Avoid sharing eye makeup or using old cosmetics

Treat contact lens-related issues promptly

Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child — 1924🗓️ Date Adopted:September 26, 1924By the League of Nations, in Genev...
29/06/2025

Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child — 1924

🗓️ Date Adopted:

September 26, 1924
By the League of Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland.

It was the first international document to recognize and affirm specific rights of children — and it laid the foundation for modern child rights laws, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).

👶 The 5 Core Principles / Rights in the 1924 Declaration

1. The child must be given the means for normal development — materially and spiritually.

2. The hungry child must be fed, the sick child must be nursed, the backward child must be helped, the delinquent child must be reclaimed, and the orphan and the waif must be sheltered and succored.

3. The child must be the first to receive relief in times of distress.

4. The child must be put in a position to earn a livelihood, and must be protected against every form of exploitation.

5. The child must be brought up in the consciousness that their talents must be devoted to the service of fellow human beings.

🧭 Historical Significance:

Drafted by Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children.

Marked a shift from viewing children as property to recognizing them as individuals with rights.

Inspired the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959) and later the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).

17/06/2025

To find a good friend is not easy. If you truly have one, treasure him or her. A true friend stands with you in pain and happiness.

31/05/2025

💔 They’ll Never Truly Know What It’s Like to Be a Nurse… But We Do. 💉💪

They don’t see the tears you wipe away — sometimes theirs, sometimes your own.
They don’t feel the weight of being the last voice a patient hears.
They don’t understand how you can go from CPR in one room to comforting a scared child in the next… without missing a beat.

They see the scrubs.
They see the badge.
They see the smile.

But they don’t see the soul behind it all.

🩺 The soul that shows up tired but still gives 100%.
🩺 The heart that breaks but still keeps going.
🩺 The mind that remembers every code, every med, every name of a patient who made an impact.

You’re not just a nurse —
You’re a leader.
You’re a lifeline.
You’re a warrior with a stethoscope.

And while the world might not always get it… we do.

If you’ve ever walked out of a shift feeling like no one understands what you went through — know this: you’re not alone.

Thanks.

30/05/2025

🩺💥 You Weren’t Born a Nurse — You CHOSE to Be One. And That’s What Makes You Extraordinary. 💥🩺

Let’s be honest…

No little kid dreams of charting until midnight, skipping lunch breaks, or comforting patients through tragedy while being short-staffed.

And yet — here you are.

You walk into chaos and create calm.
You get yelled at, cried on, leaned on… and still show up the next day.
You hold hands when no family is around.
You catch things before they become emergencies.
You save lives — quietly, humbly, and too often without recognition.

You’re not “just a nurse.” You are the reason someone gets one more chance.

Some days you’re exhausted. Some days you wonder how much more you can give. But deep down, you know this isn’t just a job — it’s a calling.

And while the world may not always see it, we do.

So to every nurse reading this: 💙 You are seen.
💙 You are appreciated.
💙 You are a force of healing this world desperately needs.

If no one told you today — THANK YOU.

🩺💥 Being a Nurse Isn’t a Job. It’s a Lifestyle. 💥🩺Let’s clear this up:You don’t “clock out” when your shift ends.You go ...
29/05/2025

🩺💥 Being a Nurse Isn’t a Job. It’s a Lifestyle. 💥🩺

Let’s clear this up:

You don’t “clock out” when your shift ends.
You go home and still worry about your patients.
You double-check vitals in your head at 2 a.m.
You hear beeping even when it's silent.
You feel guilty for taking a day off — because someone else is short.

And guess what?

Most people will never understand that kind of pressure. But every nurse does.

We work holidays.
We miss birthdays.
We eat standing up — if we eat at all.
We work through heartbreak, exhaustion, and chaos…
and still find a way to smile, to care, and to keep going.

Why?
Because we don’t just have skills — we have heart.
Because nursing isn’t just a career — it’s an identity.

So if you’re a nurse reading this:

🔥 Be proud of what you do.
🔥 Be proud of who you are.
🔥 And never let anyone make you feel like it’s “just a job.”

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