- Virtual Nursing is Here
- Nurse Adopts Teen Mom
- NP Programs Love Med-Challenger
- Deaf, Not Defeated
- QUIZ QUESTION!
Virtual Nursing Is Here, Whether You Like It or Not
The nursing profession is on the brink of a groundbreaking shift, with virtual care transforming how nurses deliver support and interact with patients. Experts predict that in the coming years, virtual components will become a core part of nursing roles, changing workflows and care models in unprecedented ways. This innovation not only promises efficiency but also introduces new opportunities—and challenges—for the next generation of nurses. So, what does this mean for the future of healthcare?
Virtual Nursing Is Here, Whether You Like It or Not
NICU Nurse with 5 Kids Adopts Teen Mom She Cared for After Giving Birth to Triplets
When a teen mom gave birth to triplets, she never expected her NICU nurse to become the person who would change her life forever. What started as a professional relationship blossomed into a deep bond that defied all odds. Facing unimaginable challenges, both mother and nurse made courageous decisions that reshaped their futures. This is a heartwarming story of resilience, love, and the power of stepping up when it matters most. A remarkable journey from the NICU to a forever family, it’s a reminder that sometimes, family isn’t just about who you’re born to, but who’s there when you need them most. This article will demonstrate how one act of kindness became a lifelong commitment.
NICU Nurse with 5 Kids Adopts Teen Mom She Cared for After Giving Birth to Triplets
 
Deaf Nurse Proves Doubters Wrong
Nicole Fleming, RN, once dreamed of a career in music. But in her junior year of college, the world fell silent when she lost her hearing, shattering her plans. Doctors and professors told her she’d never work in medicine. With grit and determination, Nicole silenced her doubters and forged an inspiring path, proving that barriers exist only to be broken.
Deaf Nurse Proves Doubters Wrong
 QUIZ QUESTION
56-year-old woman with alcoholic liver disease presents complains of being tired
A 56-year-old woman with alcoholic liver disease presents to you with the complaint of being tired but states that she is otherwise healthy. She currently drinks 3 six-packs of beer every day and tells you she is not interested in alcohol cessation.
On examination, her height is 5 feet 6 inches, she weighs 186 pounds, and her blood pressure is 147/84 mm Hg. She has a buffalo hump and striae in the abdomen that are pink in color. She is able to stand up after squatting.
Her nonfasting, finger-stick blood glucose test result is 189. On initial work-up, you order a morning cortisol level, which is 16 mg/dL, and a glycated hemoglobin level, which is 7.3%.
You confirm a diagnosis of diabetes but you are concerned the patient may have Cushing syndrome given her elevated cortisol level. You order a dexamethasone suppression test (1 mg), which comes back as 14 mg/dL.
Which of the following statements is true of patients with pseudo-Cushing syndrome associated with alcohol abuse?
-Chronic alcohol use results in a physiological decrease in serum cortisol levels
- Patients with pseudo-Cushing syndrome secondary to alcohol abuse require the same treatment as patients with Cushing syndrome
-Cortisol levels in pseudo-Cushing syndrome remain high even after a period of abstinence
-The symptoms of pseudo-Cushing syndrome are often indistinguishable from those of Cushing syndrome
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