Nursing Practice Challenges

A female nurse is looking at medical records.

Can Nurses Access Anyone’s Records?

Yes, as a nurse, you have access to patient records, but there are strict guidelines and ethical considerations that…

Olivia Williams8 min read
A female nurse is posing for a photo during her shift.

Do Nurses Give Shots?

Yes, as a nurse, administering shots is one of the important responsibilities you have. Giving shots is a crucial…

Sophia Miller10 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 nurse is discussing the meaning of the term "continent" with an elderly man in a wheelchair.

What Does ‘Continent’ Mean in Nursing?

In nursing, the term ‘continent’ refers to a person’s ability to control their bladder and bowel movements. Being continent…

Olivia Williams4 min read
Two nurses standing in a hospital room, one of them preparing to draw blood.

Do Nurses or Phlebotomists Draw Your Blood?

Nurses and phlebotomists both have the ability to draw your blood, but there are some key differences in their…

Olivia Williams7 min read