Wendy Votroubek

In our previous blog, we began discussing some of the factors that have led to the critical and worldwide shortage in the nursing profession. This blog is a follow-up to that and explains several other important reasons why there weren’t enough nurses PRIOR to COVID. In the upcoming blogs, we will explore some of the […]

In the first three blogs of the Covid-19 series, we discussed COVID as a disease as well as the specific and long-lasting effects it has had on children, their healthcare, safety, and education.  The next few blogs will focus on how healthcare has changed during the pandemic and specifically, how COVID is affecting nurses and the

The traditional forensic nurse is on the front lines when treating victims of violence.  Their role is to provide comprehensive care to the victim while conducting a medical forensic examination.  This includes evaluation for evidence collection; providing effective courtroom testimony; and showing compassion and sensitivity towards survivors of violence. The medical wellbeing of a patient is the

            One of the many responsibilities of medical professionals includes the safe transfer of patients from their beds.  In order to protect the well-being of our health care workers, proper techniques are of the utmost importance. When not done correctly, injuries can occur to the caregiver and/or the patient, ranging from back and muscle injuries for the

In our previous blog we discussed the physical attributes and effects of COVID-19 disease on children.  This blog with focus more on the current and future effects of the pandemic in general as it relates specifically to the world’s children. Education: In 2020, governments in 192 countries closed educational institutions at all levels from preschools to colleges and

COVID-19 has changed all of our lives….  Even the world’s children have been impacted in catastrophic ways.  Until recently children have been less affected physically by COVID-19 as compared with adults. Sadly, just as children are returning to school (some for the first time in almost 18 months), the Delta variant appears to be infecting children more

While many feel that COVID is “over,” the Delta variant is surging and the number of cases are increasing for the first time in months. Curfews and mask mandates are even being resumed in many countries and cities.  This blog series will explore COVID-19; what it is, how it evolved, how it has affected the

When the pandemic first started here in the United States, there were no rules or mandates to dictate how to handle exposure to a Covid-19 positive patient, or how to address a nurse testing positive for the virus. At first, nurses with positive exposure were told to go home and quarantine for two weeks. As

We have all heard about masks. Masks are mandatory nearly everywhere indoors except for your own home. Masks must be worn at restaurants at all times unless seated at your table. For healthcare providers, masks are worn throughout their entire shift, and the patients must wear a mask as well (unless unable or medically exempt).

The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 17, 2020. by Marie McCullough. Obesity, a risk factor for severe effects of COVID-19, continues to become more common, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Click here to read more.