August 2015 Vol. 10 No. 8 Archives

August 2015 Vol. 10 No. 8

A bold call to action: Mobilizing nurses and employers to prevent and address incivility, bullying, and workplace violence

August 4, 2015

As registered nurses (RNs), you probably agree that taking action to promote and sustain a culture of civility, respect, and safety is paramount to advancing the future of…

ANA releases new position statement on workplace bullying

September 3, 2015

On Aug. 31, the American Nurses Association released a new position statement “Incivility, Bullying, and Workplace Violence”. Read more and access the statement.

Boost your confidence in caring for patients with insulin pumps

August 6, 2015

Beth T, age 42, is a Caucasian female with a 32-year history of type 1 diabetes and a 15-year history of Crohn’s disease. For the last 12 years, she has…

Computer algorithm can predict septic shock

August 6, 2015

Targeted real-time early warning score (TREWScore), a computer-based algorithm, correctly predicts septic shock in 85% of cases, with a lead-time of more than 24 hours according to a…

Detecting more abdominal aortic aneurysms

August 20, 2015

Updating national screening policies could help detect more abdominal aortic aneurysms in older men and prevent deaths, according to a study in the Journal of the American Heart…

Drinking water before eating facilitates weight loss

August 27, 2015

Drinking 500 ml of water 30 min before main meals facilitates moderate weight loss, according to a study in Obesity. Read more.

Enhance your self-awareness to be an authentic leader

August 6, 2015

In 2013 alone, U.S. organizations spent more than $15 billion on leadership development activities. Although much of these expenses focus on external programming, including face-to-face workshops, webinars, and…

Exploring childcare health consultant as a career option

August 4, 2015

The child care health consultant (CCHC) is a specialized role with the primary goal of promoting the safest and healthiest environment for the staff and children in child…

FDA approves drug for sexual desires disorders in women

August 20, 2015

On Aug. 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Addyi (flibanserin) to treat acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women. Read more.

FDA approves new drugs

September 3, 2015

On Sept. 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Varubi (rolapitant) to prevent delayed phase chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Read more. On Aug. 27, the FDA…

From our readers: When your parent is the patient

August 6, 2015

It’s not easy when your parent is the patient. In my 10 years of being a registered nurse, I have learned a lot, seen a lot, and considered…

ISMP releases IV push meds guidelines

August 20, 2015

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has released new safe practice guidelines for adult IV push medications. Read more.

Meniscal transplants can relive pain, delay surgery

August 6, 2015

In patients younger than 50 years who have a torn or severely damaged meniscus, a meniscal transplant can reduce pain, improve knee function, and delay major surgery, according…

Neurocysticercosis: More than a headache

August 4, 2015

Neurocysticercosis, the most common parasitical infection of the central nervous system, is caused by accidental ingestion of eggs from Taenia solium (pork tapeworm). This potentially fatal infection is…

Our Readers Respond

July 22, 2015

More about moral pitfalls “Conscience, legalism, and the clash of rights” provided an excellent discussion of some of the ethical and moral pitfalls facing nurses and others in…

Proactive intervention for osteoarthritis

August 6, 2015

Osteoarthritis (OA) affects 27 million Americans and is one the most common causes of disability. It negatively affects the quality of life for many, but often patients don’t…

Racial bias in health care

August 27, 2015

On Aug. 11, JAMA published “Racial Bias in Health Care and Health: Challenges and Opportunities.” Read the viewpoint.

Recommendations to make cancer drugs more affordable

August 4, 2015

A group of 118 leading cancer experts in the U.S. have published recommendations for reducing the high cost of cancer drugs in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The average price…

Risk/benefit ratio for statins

August 13, 2015

A study in the American Journal of Physiology—Cell Physiology highlights the importance of weighing risk with benefits when considering statins as a preventive measure. Read more and read the…

Sexual assault screening in the outpatient setting

August 4, 2015

Every 2 minutes, someone in the United States experiences a sexual assault. Sexual assault encompasses a number of acts ranging from inappropriate exposure or touching, to forced viewing…

Teenage binge eating may be result of gene variation

July 30, 2015

A study in Obesity reports that binge eating in adolescents is associated with a gene variation. Read more and read the study abstract.

Troponin may help predict cardiac events

August 13, 2015

Patients with elevated levels of troponin are about twice as likely as their counterparts to die from heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular causes within five years, according…

What works: Measuring acuity on a medical-surgical unit

August 4, 2015

The escalation in the complexity of med-surg patients has resulted in the need for a bedside tool that measures acuity. Such tools have been limited. Some existing tools…

Why is nursing’s voice absent from population health management strategy?

August 6, 2015

Recently, I heard a group of nursing leaders discuss the progress they’d made in developing their future nursing strategy. They represented several hospitals and a large healthcare system;…