April 2009 Vol. 4 No. 4 Archives

April 2009 Vol. 4 No. 4

“Bundle” up to prevent pressure ulcers

April 11, 2009

Find out how to start a pressure ulcer prevention program on your unit or in your facility.

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American Nurse, American Talent

April 11, 2009

A Registered Nurse since 1982, Steve Price began his healthcare career in the U.S. Navy in 1971 as a hospital corpsman. He spent 15 years in the dialysis…

Downtime: The time to nurse

August 7, 2019

Not long ago, I walked down a hospital corridor of a medical-surgical unit and found all the work stations on wheels (WOWs) flush to one side, with nurses…

Drugs Today – April 2009

April 11, 2009

An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.

Environment, health & safety

April 11, 2009

Health care is a high-risk occupation so it is critical all healthcare workers are knowledgeable about the risks they may encounter and steps needed to lessen or avoid…

Evaluating the neurologic status of unconscious patients

April 11, 2009

Assessing the neurologic status of unconscious or comatose patients can be a challenge because they can’t cooperate actively with your examination. But once you become proficient in performing…

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Flying high to save lives

April 11, 2009

Flight nursing offers rewards that few other nursing jobs can match. Across the globe, patients are transported from accident scenes or between healthcare facilities every day. Most medical…

From your ANA President

April 11, 2009

The first of many major victories to come

Hospice and palliative care

April 11, 2009

What nurses don’t know about hospice and palliative care can hurt the patient and family.

I have diabetes. How do I live with it?

April 11, 2009

A colorful teaching tool can help your patients understand and control this chronic disease.

Investment basics for nurses

April 11, 2009

Before you invest your money, assess your tolerance for taking risks.

Issues up close

April 11, 2009

ANA and nursing organizations work to demonstrate RN’s economic value.

Noninvasive ventilation makes a comeback

April 11, 2009

Although it’s not suitable for all patients, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation reduces many of the risks associated with mechanical ventilation.

Researchers Explore Ways to Curb ED Violence

April 11, 2009

Experts say registered nurses who work in hospital emergency departments are at greater risk of violence from patients than nurses in other specialties.

Our grandparents’ generation first witnessed the wonders of antimicrobial agents. These drugs saved millions of lives and rendered harmless a number of previously untreatable fatal illnesses. But their…