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How to aspirate and inject the knee joint

Performing a knee arthrocentesis (fluid aspiration) and steroid injection helps you identify the root of your patient's problem and relieve them from pain. Learn the best way to prepare for, perform, and provide follow-up for this procedure.
3rd May 2023 • 1m read

The 7 best wellness apps for clinicians

Top 7 wellness apps focused on uplifting clinicians' mental and physical well-being.
1st May 2023 • 4m read

Tenacity, a thirst for knowledge, and a surprise nursing career

A nursing professor and nurse practitioner, Kerri Rupe shares how she built a successful career in nursing starting from scratch.
26th Apr 2023 • 6m read

How to deal with missing data when analyzing research findings

Missing data is not a deal breaker! Use simple strategies to analyze your data even when you are missing some of the values.
12th Apr 2023 • 1m read

How to perform a case control study

What's the difference between case-control and cohort studies? Find out which study design is more reliable and why.
12th Apr 2023 • 1m read

The ultimate guide to Australian Professional Development Leave

Professional Development Leave (PDL) lets you take time off work to learn and get paid while you’re doing it. Today we’ll be exploring what it is, how to access it, and how to spend your PDL days at the beach.
28th Mar 2023 • 6m read

How to respond to patients’ emotions

When emotions like stress, frustration, anger, or grief arise during conversations with your patients and their families, you shouldn’t ignore them. Instead, you can use six specific skills to respond to and address them.
28th Mar 2023 • 1m read

How to address patients'complaints

At some point, you will likely be responsible for addressing patient complaints made against yourself or your team. Address patients’ complaints by following these seven steps.
28th Mar 2023 • 1m read

How to break bad news

Breaking bad news is one of the hardest things to do. This framework can help you deliver difficult messages and so that your patients and their families better understand the situation.
28th Mar 2023 • 1m read

How to prepare for difficult conversations

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail! Having difficult conversations with your patients and their families can be challenging. However, with the proper preparation, you can manage these emotional situations effectively and compassionately.
28th Mar 2023 • 1m read