The Pituitary Gland

The Pituitary Gland For nursing students the endocrine system can be difficult to learn.  We will attempt to guide you through the very basics and hopefully this will help develop a grasp of the endocrine system.  Today we will start with the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is also referred to as the master gland. … Read more

Adrenal Fatigue or a Thyroid Problem?

Adrenal Fatigue or a Thyroid Problem? Everybody experiences tiredness at times. After a long day, kicking off your shoes, collapsing on to the sofa and dozing off within minutes is actually perfectly normal. What isn’t normal however, is a feeling that you’re constantly tired. Struggling to maintain your current routine, coupled with poor clarity in … Read more

11 Delicious Foods Every Diabetic Should be Eating

Diabetes is a lifelong metabolic condition, caused by an abnormality in blood-sugar levels. Treatment of the illness involves receiving medical intervention, as well as adhering to a strict diet which has been proven to offset the problems caused by having a resistance to insulin. Many sufferers find changing their eating habits to be overwhelming at … Read more

Dosage Calculations Practice – Dosage Calculation 1A

How to calculate IV flow rates: Intravenous fluid must be given at a specific rate, neither too fast nor too slow. The specific rate may be measured as ml/hour, L/hour or drops/min. To control or adjust the flow rate only drops per minute are used. The burette contains a needle or plastic dropper which gives … Read more