“Bundle” up to prevent pressure ulcersApril 11, 2009Find out how to start a pressure ulcer prevention program on your unit or in your facility.
American Nurse, American TalentApril 11, 2009A 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 nurseAugust 7, 2019Not 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 2009April 11, 2009An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.
Environment, health & safetyApril 11, 2009Health 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 patientsApril 11, 2009Assessing 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…
Flying high to save livesApril 11, 2009Flight 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…
Hospice and palliative careApril 11, 2009What 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, 2009As a nurse for 36 years, I’ve always enjoyed caring for patients with diabetes. But for many of them, this disease isn’t their only health problem. Many also…
Investment basics for nursesApril 11, 2009Before you invest your money, assess your tolerance for taking risks.
Noninvasive ventilation makes a comebackApril 11, 2009Although 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 ViolenceApril 11, 2009Experts say registered nurses who work in hospital emergency departments are at greater risk of violence from patients than nurses in other specialties.
Superbugs trump wonder drugsApril 11, 2009Our 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…
The nursing-finance allianceApril 11, 2009Everyone benefits when a hospital’s nursing and finance departments collaborate.
Evaluating the neurologic status of unconscious patientsBy: Elizabeth Anness, RN, and Kelly Tirone BSN, RN
