Health tip of the day! 🩺
Skip the energy drinks when you’re feeling tired! ❌
Energy drinks contain up to five times more caffeine than coffee, but the boost they provide is fleeting and comes with unpleasant side effects like nervousness, irritability, and rapid heartbeat! 🫀😅
Plus, energy drinks often contain high levels of taurine, a central nervous system stimulant, and upwards of 50 grams of sugar per can (that's 13 teaspoons worth!). The sweet stuff spikes 🩸 sugar temporar...
2023-01-24 18:39:47 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday! 💙💖
Got my scrubs on and I’m ready to take care of you 🥰🤭
Scrubs are important in nursing for many many reasons!
🩺Hygiene: Scrubs are designed to be easily laundered and are made from materials that can be disinfected, which helps to reduce the spread of germs and infection in healthcare settings. 🦠
🩺Identification: Scrubs are often worn by healthcare workers in order to easily identify their roles and responsibilities. Different colors and patterns of scr...
2023-01-23 17:45:39 +0000 UTC
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Happy Sunday ☺️
Wanna come with me to run errands? Hehe 💋
Lets go! 🚘
2023-01-22 18:38:49 +0000 UTC
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I hope you have a great Saturday 🥰
Xoxo,
Your favorite nursing student 💋😉
2023-01-21 18:44:18 +0000 UTC
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Lets get this weekend started! 😉🍾
What are your plans? Does it include me? Hehe 🤭💋
2023-01-21 00:15:05 +0000 UTC
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For all my fitness people! 🏋🏼♀️
It’s so important to eat before a workout! Especially carbs 🥖🍝
If you work out on an empty stomach, your body will burn muscle tissue when you run out of energy and not stored body fat!!
Eating or drinking carbohydrates before exercise can improve workout performance and may allow you to work out for a longer time or at a higher intensity! 🏋🏼♀️💨
If you don't eat, you might feel sluggish or lightheaded when you exercise and w...
2023-01-19 22:04:29 +0000 UTC
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Happy Wednesday my favorite little patients! 🩺
Lets chat about your health history 😉💋
2023-01-18 18:37:42 +0000 UTC
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IV tubing is a medical device used to administer fluids, medications, and 🩸products into a patient's 🩸stream through a vein!
Some fun facts about IV tubing:
💉IV tubing was first used in the early 20th century, but it wasn't widely used until the 1930s when plastic tubing became available.
💉IV tubing is available in different colors, making it easy for healthcare professionals to identify different types of fluids being administered.
💉IV tubing can be used to administer fluids...
2023-01-17 18:31:15 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday from your favorite nursing student! 🧡💕
2023-01-16 18:32:38 +0000 UTC
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Sunday chillin 🧡
I hope you had a lovely weekend! 💋
2023-01-15 20:09:08 +0000 UTC
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New Year, New goals! ✅
Grab your pencil & get writing! 📝
SMART goals provide clarity and focus, which helps you to understand what you want to achieve and how you will achieve it! 🧠
Setting measurable and achievable goals can help to increase motivation and engagement, by providing a sense of progress and accomplishment! 📈
2023-01-14 18:02:20 +0000 UTC
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Which color is your favorite? 🩺💜💗💚💙🧡
2023-01-13 19:26:07 +0000 UTC
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Happy Thursday my favorite little patients 💋🩺
All smiles for you 😊
Lets have a great day!! 💜
2023-01-12 17:25:09 +0000 UTC
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My New Year’s Resolution : Working out EVERY DAY for at least 30 min! 🍑🏋🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️ Whether it be a short walk, or in the gym!
Making New Year's resolutions can:
📝Increase motivation and focus, making it easier to make positive changes to your lifestyle.
📝Lead to improved physical health by encouraging regular exercise and healthier eating habits.
📝Help with mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety through the accomplishment of set goals.
📝Encoura...
2023-01-11 17:33:09 +0000 UTC
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My face when you tell me you haven’t scheduled your yearly exams yet 😠
Make sure you’re getting all your 2023 exams scheduled in advance! 🩺👩🏼⚕️ Waiting last minute is never fun 🤕
2023-01-10 18:44:45 +0000 UTC
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Are you ready to learn something new? 🤓💋
2023-01-09 18:16:08 +0000 UTC
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Sundays are my day to do absolutely nothing and I LOVE it 😜
*besides studying for a few hours lol*
2023-01-08 19:00:09 +0000 UTC
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New year, new you! ✨💕
Giving you some of mine & @danigirl health tips we swear by! 💊🩺
Always take care of yourself! 💋
2023-01-07 18:30:14 +0000 UTC
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I know you wish you were Skully 😉💋
2023-01-06 18:20:07 +0000 UTC
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Agar plate fun 🦠🩺👩🏼⚕️
Agar plates are a type of petri dish that contain a solid growth medium made of agar, a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed!
They are used to culture microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi 🦠🧫
In the lab, agar plates are used to isolate and grow pure cultures of microorganisms for various purposes, including research, quality control, and the production of pharmaceuticals and other products! 💊
2023-01-05 18:45:13 +0000 UTC
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Mental health is just as important as physical health, and mental health problems are common and treatable 🫂
The American Psychological Association (APA) is a professional organization that It is dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of psychology to benefit society and improve people's lives! ❤️🩹
Poor mental health can have negative impacts on physical health, and vice versa.
It is important to seek help if you are experiencing mental health problems, as early...
2023-01-04 19:39:06 +0000 UTC
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Health fact Tuesday! 🩺👩🏼⚕️
🩺The average person sheds about 600,000 particles of skin every hour.
🩺The average person blinks about 15 times per minute.
🩺The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different smells.
🩺 The human eye can detect over 10 million colors.
The more you know 🤓
2023-01-03 18:33:07 +0000 UTC
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A big boy 💉😉
A bolus syringe is a type of syringe that is used to administer a single, large dose of medication or other fluid. It is often used in emergency situations where a quick and large dose of medication is needed, such as during a heart attack or severe allergic reaction! ❤️🩹
Bolus syringes typically have a larger capacity than standard syringes, ranging from 10 mL to 60 mL or more ❗️
To use a bolus syringe, the healthcare provider or caregiver will first fill the...
2023-01-02 18:36:08 +0000 UTC
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Ready for a cozy 2023 💋♥️🧸
2023-01-02 02:11:12 +0000 UTC
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Happy New Year’s Eve! 💋🎇
I hope you end the year with lots of laughs, smiles & drinks 😜🍾🎊🥳
2022-12-31 19:09:12 +0000 UTC
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Refreshing my mind before my New Years festivities this weekend 🍾😜
What are your plans?! 🎉
2022-12-30 22:03:08 +0000 UTC
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A tourniquet is a device that is used to constrict 🩸flow to a specific part of the body, typically a limb.
Now let’s talk about how to properly use one ‼️
🩺 Place the tourniquet around the limb, about 2-4 inches above the wound or injury.
🩺Tighten the tourniquet until the 🩸 stops. It is important to stop the 🩸 as quickly as possible, but be aware that the tourniquet should not be left on for more than two hours to avoid damage to the limb.
🩺Secure the tourniquet in pl...
2022-12-29 18:48:00 +0000 UTC
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Some interesting health facts for you today 🩺:
The average person has about 100,000 hairs on their head 💆🏼♀️
The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different scents 👃🏻
The average person spends about a third of their life sleeping 😴💤
The average person has about 100,000 miles of 🩸vessels in their body
The human brain is about 75% water 🧠💧
The surface area of the lungs is about the same as a tennis court 🫁
The human body contains enough fat to ma...
2022-12-28 19:30:28 +0000 UTC
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Happy Tuesday 💕💕
I hope you have a wonderful day! 💋🩺
2022-12-27 19:58:35 +0000 UTC
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Safety first, always! 🩺🩹❤️🩹
A basic first aid kit should contain the following items:
❤️🩹Adhesive bandages in various sizes
❤️🩹Antiseptic wipes or solution
❤️🩹Gauze pads
❤️🩹Adhesive tape
❤️🩹Scissors
❤️🩹Tweezers
❤️🩹Disposable gloves
❤️🩹Instant cold pack
❤️🩹Splint
❤️🩹Triangle bandage
❤️🩹CPR breathing barrier
❤️🩹Thermometer
❤️🩹Over-the-counter pain medi...
2022-12-26 18:34:41 +0000 UTC
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