Nursing Tips

1. The Structure and Function of Lungs

   The respiratory system has one priority which is to supply the body's blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body. The lungs carry the bulk of this responsibility by removing carbon dioxide and other waste gases that can be harmful to the body. read more

2. Domestic Violence: How to Recognize the Signs and Find Resources

   There are 3,800 animal shelters in the United States, but only 1,500 shelters for battered women. This number reflects the shameful truth that domestic violence is becoming an enormous problematic secret across the nation. read more

3. Evidenced-Based Nursing

   Evidence-Based Nursing, a subset of Evidence-Based Practice,looks to research to guide problem solving and improvement in patient treatment and care. Hoped-for effects include: better risk assessment and response, fewer crises, fewer deaths, and better long-term health outcomes. read more

4. Nursing Theories and Sub-Theories

   Nursing Theories are theoretical visions stated by persons in the nursing field as philosophies expounding on the virtues of selected nursing models. More specifically, nursing theories comprise a body of knowledge that explains observable happenings and circumstances in a systematic method, and are derived through deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning, being applicable to the practice setting. read more

5. Anthropology Glossary and Link Directory

   A useful index for anthropologists and anthropology students. read more

6. Health and Medical News

   An extensive and informative index of current health and medical websites read more