Nursing Practice Challenges

A nurse is talking to an elderly woman on a bed.

How Often Do Hospice Nurses Visit?

Hospice nurses visit patients on a regular basis, typically based on the patient’s individual needs and condition. The frequency…

Olivia Williams6 min read
A nurse is preparing a bottle of medicine for administration.

How Should a Nurse Prepare a Suspension Before…

Suspension medication is a type of medication that is not fully dissolved in a liquid, resulting in a mixture…

Olivia Williams10 min read
A nurse is holding a needle.

Can a Nurse Replace a Peg Tube?

Yes, as a nurse, you can replace a peg tube. However, it is important to have a thorough understanding…

Olivia Williams8 min read
A doctor and nurse, dressed in white lab coats, the nurse is refusing a doctor's order.

Can a Nurse Refuse a Doctor’s Order?

Yes, as a nurse, you have the right to refuse a doctor’s order under certain circumstances. Nurses play a…

A nurse is talking to an elderly Jehovah's Witness.

Can a Jehovah’s Witness Nurse Administer Blood?

Yes, as a Jehovah’s Witness nurse, you have the right to refuse to administer blood based on your religious…

Olivia Williams7 min read
A nurse is holding a stethoscope while placing central lines.

Can Nurses Place Central Lines?

Yes, as a nurse, you can place central lines. However, the ability to do so may vary depending on…

Olivia Williams9 min read