https://annedenk.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Anne DenkenSat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.healthecareers.com/career-resources/nurse-credentialing-and-education/the-next-wave-of-nursing-certificationsThe significance of nursing certifications is growing. Patients are living longer, which means the number of chronic conditions is increasing. Nurses are needed in hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and public health roles. Certification helps you stay up-to-date, boost your salary, and stand out in a competitive job market.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.healthecareers.com/career-resources/nurse-credentialing-and-education/the-next-wave-of-nursing-certificationshttps://www.healthecareers.com/career-resources/nursing-patient-care/nurses-who-break-their-silence-in-medical-errorsIn nursing school, you learn to avoid mistakes at all costs, as medical errors can result in physical injury or even death. This expectation creates a significant amount of fear and shame around mistakes. The stigma then increases the fear of reporting errors. Although you’re asked to maintain idealistic standards, you’re still human. Humans make mistakes.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.healthecareers.com/career-resources/nursing-patient-care/nurses-who-break-their-silence-in-medical-errorshttps://www.medreport.foundation/post/neutropenic-fever-understanding-managing-and-preventing-a-critical-complicationPeople often have a fever when they are sick. A fever is a tool the immune system uses to fight off infection. Neutropenic fever occurs in individuals with a low neutrophil count. Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cell. Neutrophils are the first cells that attack foreign intruders in the body. They fight off infection. When someone has a low neutrophil count and a fever, it is referred to as “neutropenic fever.” Many things can cause this condition. Different treatments are pre...Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.medreport.foundation/post/neutropenic-fever-understanding-managing-and-preventing-a-critical-complicationhttps://www.medreport.foundation/post/healing-through-creativity-how-art-therapy-eases-anxiety-and-improves-physical-healthThe use of art therapy is on the rise. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of registered art therapists rose by 15%. Over 70 different countries use art therapy. This form of therapy provides physical, mental, and emotional benefits.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.medreport.foundation/post/healing-through-creativity-how-art-therapy-eases-anxiety-and-improves-physical-healthhttps://www.medreport.foundation/post/healing-through-creativity-how-art-therapy-eases-anxiety-and-improves-physical-healthFri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.medreport.foundation/post/healing-through-creativity-how-art-therapy-eases-anxiety-and-improves-physical-healthhttps://www.healthecareers.com/career-resources/nurse-wellbeing/overcoming-impostor-syndrome-building-confidence-as-a-new-nurseTransitioning into nursing practice is accompanied by a plethora of information and emotions. You work in a new environment with new colleagues and hold new responsibilities. Many recent grads experience imposter syndrome when starting their nursing careers. Although these feelings of doubt will improve over time as you build knowledge and skills, there are steps you can take to shift to a confident mindset now.  Imposter syndrome includes doubting your abilities and accomplishments. You might q...Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.healthecareers.com/career-resources/nurse-wellbeing/overcoming-impostor-syndrome-building-confidence-as-a-new-nursehttps://www.medreport.foundation/post/what-to-expect-for-breast-cancer-surgery-and-recoveryOne of the most common treatments for breast cancer is surgery. The two standard forms of breast cancer surgery are a lumpectomy or a full mastectomy. If the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, your surgeon will also discuss options for lymph node removal. Some people choose to pursue breast reconstruction surgery following the removal of cancer from the breast. Regardless of the type, you will need time to recover from your surgery. Prior to receiving surgery, you might need to be cleared by...Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.medreport.foundation/post/what-to-expect-for-breast-cancer-surgery-and-recoveryhttps://www.sassycarmen.org/pets-during-chemotherapy/Pets are part of everyday life for a family. However, this routine changes when a family member receives chemotherapy. Side effects of chemotherapy include nausea, fatigue, and a lowered immune system. Your child can get sick more easily when their immune system is low. Taking extra safety measures with your pets helps to keep your child healthy. These precautions help prevent infections. Some of these precautions involve relying on other family members or friends to help with pet care.Fighting...Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sassycarmen.org/pets-during-chemotherapy/https://www.sassycarmen.org/during-chemotherapy/From Winter Colds to Summer Germs: How to Keep Your Child Well on Chemotherapy All YearChemotherapy changes your daily routine. Appointments, lab work, and doctor visits take up a lot of time. Chemotherapy can weaken the immune system. Although this is a common side effect, it requires more adjustments to your daily routine. A child with a low immune system is more prone to infections. Children are exposed to germs throughout the year. Children can pick up germs at school, on playdates, and duri...Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sassycarmen.org/during-chemotherapy/https://www.medreport.foundation/post/why-all-that-blood-work-before-a-kidney-transplant-actually-mattersOver 90,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant in the United States. People who need a transplant start with an evaluation. The evaluation includes multiple blood tests. These are crucial for the health of the recipient and the kidney after transplant. Blood tests are needed to match recipients with donated kidneys. The recipient is the person receiving the kidney. The kidney comes from a living or deceased donor. The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a non-profit organization t...Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.medreport.foundation/post/why-all-that-blood-work-before-a-kidney-transplant-actually-matters