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April 2009 Vol. 4 No. 4
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…
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…
An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.
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…
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…
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…
The first of many major victories to come
Be the change
What nurses don’t know about hospice and palliative care can hurt the patient and family.
As 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…
Before you invest your money, assess your tolerance for taking risks.
ANA and nursing organizations work to demonstrate RN’s economic value.
Although it’s not suitable for all patients, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation reduces many of the risks associated with mechanical ventilation.
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…
A monthly round-up of clinical and practice news and alerts.
Everyone benefits when a hospital’s nursing and finance departments collaborate.
“Bundle” up to prevent pressure ulcers
Find out how to start a pressure ulcer prevention program on your unit or in your facility.
American Nurse, American Talent
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…
Downtime: The time to nurse
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…
Environment, health & safety
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…
Evaluating the neurologic status of unconscious patients
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…
Flying high to save lives
Flight nursing offers rewards that few other nursing jobs can match. Across the globe, patients are transported from accident scenes or between healthcare facilities…
Hospice and palliative care
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?
As 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…
Noninvasive ventilation makes a comeback
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
Experts 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 drugs
Our grandparents’ generation first witnessed the wonders of antimicrobial agents. These drugs saved millions of lives and rendered harmless a number of previously untreatable…
The nursing-finance alliance
Everyone benefits when a hospital’s nursing and finance departments collaborate.