ICU Nurse Content

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  🌟 Exciting Things Are Coming to SimplyJulesRN! 🌟

  I’ve been working behind the scenes on some amazing new features—and I cannot wait to share them with you! 🩺 Courses for Nurses – Whether you’re new to the ICU or prepping for your CCRN, we’re building easy-to-follow, expert-led courses to boost your confidence and knowledge at the bedside. 📚 New Nursing Guides – From…

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  How to Manage External Ventricular Drains (EVDs): A Step-by-Step Nursing Guide

  Learn how to manage external ventricular drains (EVDs) at the bedside, including preparation, setup, leveling, zeroing, hourly CSF monitoring, and when to notify providers.

• Arterial Lines in Nursing: Purpose, Management, and Best Practices

  Learn everything nurses need to know about arterial lines, including indications, insertion prep, monitoring, and dressing changes. A complete nursing guide to managing arterial lines in critical care.

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  Study Smarter, Not Harder: Why Every Nursing Student Needs Picmonic

  Struggling in nursing school or prepping for the NCLEX? Discover how Picmonic’s visual learning tools help nursing students study smarter, retain more, and pass exams with confidence.

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  Understanding Intracranial Pressures: What Nurses Need to Know About Monitoring and Management

  Learn what intracranial pressure is, how it’s monitored, and how nurses can effectively manage elevated ICP to improve patient outcomes

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  Why You Need a Living Will: How to Protect Your Medical Wishes Before It’s Too Late

  Discover why having a living will is crucial for protecting your healthcare wishes. Learn how a living will, healthcare power of attorney, and DNR orders safeguard your future.

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  7 Essential Tips for Your First ICU Visit: A Nurse’s Perspective

  Visiting an ICU for the first time can be overwhelming. Discover 6 essential tips for what to expect and challenges you may observe.

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  7 Essential Tools Nurses Love: Resources That Improve Workflow and Patient Care

  Discover 7 essential nursing resources and tools, including ASCOM devices connected to Hill-Rom System, Hercules patient repositioners, and in room camera monitoring designed to enhance patient care, safety, and nursing efficiency.

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  What Is a Stroke? A Nurse’s Guide to the Basics, Types, and Warning Signs

  Learn what a stroke is, the difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and how to spot early warning signs like facial drooping and speech changes. Quick action can save lives—know what to do.