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5 Tips To Help You Recover Faster From Surgery

If you’ve had surgery, you know how painful and uncomfortable it can be. But if you’re wondering how long it will take to recover from the procedure, don’t panic! Follow these tips to help your body recover faster:

1. Rest and sleep

Rest and sleep are essential for the recovery process. Your body needs rest in order to heal, so it’s important that you get enough sleep. How much rest and sleep you need depends on the type of surgery you had, but if possible, try getting up and going to the bathroom at least once every hour during the night so that your bladder doesn’t swell up while sleeping (this could cause discomfort). If this isn’t possible due to pain or other factors, try taking a painkiller before bedtime so that when it comes time for bedtime activities (like getting up), they won’t cause as much discomfort.

2. Eat

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Warren Cobb by — March 23, 2023 in Special Education
How To Become A Licensed Rehabilitation Nurse

If you’re thinking of going into the field of nursing, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about becoming a licensed rehabilitation nurse (LNR).

Required Education

  • Nursing degree

Nursing degrees are offered at the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s levels. A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is required for entry into most entry-level positions as a registered nurse (RN). A master’s degree in nursing (MSN) is required for advanced practice nursing roles such as clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner. For example, if you want to work with older adults as a gerontological clinical specialist, you need an MSN from an accredited program approved by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

State Licensure Requirements

State licensure requirements vary from state to state. However, the following are some general examples of what you will need to do in order for … Continue reading >>>

Warren Cobb by — March 15, 2023 in Special Education
Nursing Rehab for Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating disorder that affects over five million people in the United States alone. Parkinson’s disease can be debilitating not only physically but emotionally as well. The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person. Nursing rehabilitation is meant to help people with neurological conditions regain their mobility, strength, and independence. There are several types of nursing rehabilitation therapy including occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy. Physical challenges faced by people with Parkinson’s include tremors and stiffness in their limbs, as well as difficulty walking or balancing themselves.

Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating disorder that affects over five million people in the United States alone.

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that affects the nervous system. The exact cause of Parkinson’s disease is unknown, but genetics and environmental factors are believed to play roles in its development.

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Warren Cobb by — March 9, 2023 in Special Education
Top 5 Places to Find a Rehabilitation Nurse Job

Finding a rehabilitation nurse job can be challenging. In this article, I’ll cover the top 5 places to find nursing jobs in your area.

Hospital

You can’t go wrong with a hospital. The majority of rehabilitation nurses work in hospitals, and depending on your specialty and experience, there are many different types of jobs available to you.

For example:

  • If you want to work with patients who have suffered traumatic injuries like broken bones or gunshot wounds (which is called orthopedics), then a job as an orthopedic nurse would be ideal. These individuals will help the patient recover from their injuries by assisting with physical therapy exercises and making sure they eat healthy meals while they’re still in recovery mode.
  • On the other hand, if you’re more interested in helping people who are recovering from strokes or heart attacks–and need additional care beyond just physical therapy–then becoming an intensive care
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Warren Cobb by — February 22, 2023 in Special Education
How to Become a Rehabilitation Nurse

A rehabilitation nurse is a healthcare professional who specializes in physical therapy and occupational therapy. The job duties of these nurses include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment of patients with disabilities or injuries. Rehabilitation nurses work in hospitals but can also find employment at clinics or other medical facilities. There are several steps to becoming a rehabilitation nurse: learning about the education requirements, choosing where to work after graduation from college and applying for certification in your chosen career field.

Learn about the education and training required to be a rehabilitation nurse.

The first step to becoming a rehabilitation nurse is to understand the education and training required. In general, you will need to have at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). You will also need to apply for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) with your state board … Continue reading >>>

Warren Cobb by — February 17, 2023 in Special Education