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Educational graphic showing a nurse in clinical scrubs highlighting key nursing priorities in Alzheimer’s care, including patient safety, effective communication, dignity preservation, and family support, developed for nursing education by Saving Grace Medical Academy.

Alzheimer’s Disease Progression: A Review for Nursing Students

Alzheimer’s disease progresses through early, middle, and late stages, each with unique care challenges. Learn how nursing students can recognize progression, manage risks, and support patient safety.

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Jan 224 min read

Nurse assessing a patient with anxiety-like symptoms while a heart monitor shows tachycardia, illustrating how thyroid disorders can mimic anxiety and panic attacks in clinical assessment.

When Thyroid Disorders Mimic Anxiety, Alberta Nursing Review

Thyroid disorders can closely mimic anxiety, cardiac arrhythmias, and medical emergencies. Learn how nurses can recognize overlapping symptoms early to prevent missed diagnoses.

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Jan 204 min read

Educational graphic showing the thyroid gland and key emergency assessment points for thyroid disorders, designed for nursing students and healthcare professionals by Saving Grace Medical Academy in Edmonton.

Thyroid Disorders: What Nursing Students Need to Know.

Thyroid disorders can mimic anxiety, cardiac issues, and other emergencies. Learn what nursing students need to know to recognize hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid storm in clinical and emergency settings.

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Jan 134 min read

Healthcare instructor resting in a medical training classroom during migraine recovery, highlighting brain fog awareness and professional self-care at Saving Grace Medical Academy

Healthcare Recovery After Migraines, Stress, and Illness: A Guide for Medical Professionals

Healthcare recovery after migraines, stress, and illness. Learn how medical professionals manage brain fog, hydration, and safe return to work.

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Jan 23 min read

Paramedics performing CPR during emergency response in Edmonton, representing Heart & Stroke–aligned CPR, BLS, and First Aid training for healthcare students and professionals at Saving Grace Medical Academy.

CPR & First Aid Training in Edmonton

CPR and First Aid training in Edmonton explained for healthcare students and professionals, including BLS vs Standard First Aid and course requirements.

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Dec 27, 20254 min read

IRL scene of a first aid responder from Saving Grace Medical Academy in a living room calling 911 while assessing an unconscious patient on the floor, demonstrating what to do before paramedics arrive during a home medical emergency and the importance of First Aid and BLS training.

What to Do Before Paramedics Arrive

What to do before paramedics arrive during a medical emergency. Learn when to call 911, start CPR, use an AED, and provide first aid safely.

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Dec 23, 20254 min read

Medical cannabis dispensary designed like a healthcare setting, used to represent evidence-based cannabis education covering THC, CBD, and health effects by Saving Grace Medical Academy.

Cannabis Facts

Cannabis facts explained clearly—learn how THC and CBD affect the body, brain, driving safety, pregnancy, and medical use.

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Dec 16, 20255 min read

A nurse assessing an adult patient in snowy winter conditions beside a running vehicle, illustrating when to call 911 versus driving to the hospital during a medical emergency. Saving Grace Medical Academy BLS and First Aid training.

When to Call 911 vs When to Drive

When to call 911 versus driving to the hospital explained for nursing students, covering emergency red flags and BLS-based decision-making.

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Dec 13, 20253 min read

Illustration of a male chest showing an inflamed pericardium around the heart, used by Saving Grace Medical Academy to educate nursing students about pericarditis, its symptoms, and heart inflammation.

Pericarditis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery for Nursing Students

Pericarditis symptoms, causes, treatment options, and home care for recovery. Learn how to recognize and manage inflammation of the heart’s sac.

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Nov 18, 20256 min read

Silent Cardiac Symptoms Men Ignore

Men often ignore early cardiac warning signs. Learn the silent symptoms, nursing assessment tips, and why early recognition saves lives.

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Nov 15, 20254 min read

IRL photo of a stressed man sitting alone indoors with his head in his hand, showing early signs of stress-related medical emergencies; promoting Saving Grace Medical Academy’s BLS and nursing education focused on Men’s mental and physical health.

Men Don’t Talk About Stress

Stress in men often shows up as chest pain, dizziness, or fatigue. Learn the signs and how nurses can spot emergencies early.

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Nov 14, 20255 min read

Silhouette of a man with a glowing heart and ECG line promoting Men’s Health Awareness Month. Text reads “Strong Hearts Save Lives” with Saving Grace Medical Academy branding.

Early Warnings for Heart Health

Men often ignore early heart warnings. Learn the silent signs, how stress affects heart health, and why CPR saves lives this Movember.

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Nov 6, 20253 min read

🎃 Free & Fun Halloween Events for Families in Edmonton, Alberta 👻

Celebrate Halloween in Edmonton with free, family-friendly events, trick-or-treating fun, and inclusive community celebrations!

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Oct 30, 20253 min read

Heart & Stroke 2025 Guidelines graphic highlighting new chapters on equity, ethics, moral distress, and health equity — featured by Saving Grace Medical Academy to help nursing students stay updated on CPR and First Aid standards.

Heart & Stroke Foundation 2025 Guidelines

Heart & Stroke Foundation updates 2025 CPR & ECC Guidelines with focus on equity, systems of care, and education for HCPs.

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Oct 23, 20254 min read

World Restart a Heart Day 2025

World Restart a Heart Day reminds us that CPR saves lives. Be the difference — learn CPR and AED skills that can save someone you love.

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Oct 16, 20253 min read

GLP-1s (Ozempic/Wegovy): The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Ozempic & Wegovy: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly—learn the facts behind the hype. Discover evidence-based insights nurses and patients should know.

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Oct 14, 20257 min read

The Chain of Survival

Learn the Chain of Survival and discover how early CPR, AED use, and prevention save lives through Heart & Stroke–certified training.

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Oct 11, 20254 min read

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis. Learn its causes, symptoms, and treatments nursing students must know.

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Sep 18, 20254 min read

BLS Provider CPR VS General Public CPR

Learn the difference between BLS CPR & AED for healthcare providers and CPR & AED for the general public — essential for nursing students.

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Sep 16, 20254 min read

Emergency Numbers - Alberta

Know Alberta’s emergency numbers beyond 911. Nursing students can guide patients to the right resources and respond with confidence.

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Sep 2, 20254 min read