
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN Water source contamination of prescription medications is a looming threat for the human population. To date, aquatic life found in rivers, streams, and lakes…
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN Water source contamination of prescription medications is a looming threat for the human population. To date, aquatic life found in rivers, streams, and lakes…
By Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN Faulty Equipment or Inadequate Training? A few weeks ago I had a new aide caring for a resident who was having difficulty getting into…
By Kristen Crusoe RN MN EdD April, a time for renewal, regeneration, and new beginnings. Spring buds are bursting out all over, we feel a lift in our hearts and…
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN According to the American Thyroid Association more than 12 percent of the U.S. population will experience thyroid illness in their lifetime. Thyroid problems can…
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN According to research conducted by Statista in 2019 approximately 75% of all adults planned on giving an electronic device as a gift for Christmas….
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN We are closing in on the fourth week of daylight savings time. This seemingly small change in sleep patterns is brushed off by most,…
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN It is a common oversite that bad breath or loss of teeth are the only result of poor oral health. While these 2 issues…
By Julie Stefanski MEd, RDN, LDN, CDCES September is Spotlight on Malnutrition Month for more than one important reason. Malnutrition decreases the effectiveness of our immune system, increases the risk…
By Jody Bergeron, RN, BSN, MS, CEN As we age, our bodies are constantly changing from the time we are born up into our “golden years.” How can we best…
Are you experiencing pandemic fatigue? It is a rare day when news, social media feeds, or casual conversations lack the mention of COVID19. That being said I think we may…