December 2011, Vol. 6 No. 12 Archives

December 2011, Vol. 6 No. 12

ANA ACTION ALERT: Proposed regulations could mean big opportunity for nurses

December 11, 2011

Hospitals operate under a type of rule book: one that dictates who can do what, when, and where in patient care. They have to play by these rules,…

ANA supports Tavenner to head CMS

December 11, 2011

The American Nurses Association (ANA) commends the White House for its recent decision to nominate Marilyn Tavenner, MHA, BSN, RN, to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…

ANCC honors clinicians with first annual Magnet® Nurse of the Year Awards

December 11, 2011

At the National Magnet® Conference held October 4 to 6 in Baltimore, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) presented its first Magnet® Nurse of the Year Awards to…

Bassett Medical Center wins 2011 Magnet Prize®

December 11, 2011

At the National Magnet® Conference held October 4 to 6 in Baltimore, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and Cerner® Corporation announced Bassett Medical Center of Cooperstown, New…

CDC survey finds sexual violence and stalking is ‘widespread public health problem’ in the U.S.

December 11, 2011

According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 1 in 5 women (18.3% and 1 in 71 men (1.4%) have been…

Ethics case study: Poor staffing results in brain-damaged patient

December 11, 2011

Shirley Keck, age 61, was admitted to Kansas medical center. Because of understaffing of nurses in the hospital, Shirley’s nurse did not assess her often enough and did…

FDA approves expanded use of Prevnar vaccine

December 11, 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Prevnar 13, a pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine, in people 50 years and older. Read More.

FDA approves single REMS for transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl products

December 11, 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a single shared Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl (TIRF) products. This new system will replace…

From our readers…A cycle of caring

December 11, 2011

It began a long time ago A woman walks through the dark room, with just a candle to light her way The soldiers can sense her presence She…

From our readers…Delegation for nursing managers: Increasing the odds of success

December 11, 2011

Delegation is one of the most important—and most neglected—management skills. Learn how be a better delegator.

From our readers…How to volunteer as a nurse abroad

December 11, 2011

Azure Window, Gozo, Maltese Islands. When I took the ferry to Gozo, Malta’s sister island, the Azure Window was a nice place to visit. When I was in nursing…

From our readers…Moving beyond professional friendships: Creating a professional development group

December 11, 2011

A revision of the Florida Nurses Association’s (FNA) organizational plan provided an incentive for members of a local FNA district to reconsider the personal and professional benefits of…

From our readers…Nonadherent or compassion challenged?

December 11, 2011

Over the years nurses have labeled patients who choose (knowingly or unknowingly) to disregard instructions that could potentially alter their health condition toward a “better outcome” as noncompliant,…

From our readers…The value of self-knowledge

December 11, 2011

Have you thought about what would bring joy into your life? Do you wake up excited to start the day ahead? Knowing yourself is the foundation of self-care…

Hospital holidays

December 11, 2011

‘Twas the month of major holidays when all through the house Lots of creatures were stirring, tapping tablets or clicking a mouse. Nurses brought medication, soothing words, and…

Improving clinician-patient communication

December 11, 2011

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently released a discussion paper that offers principles on effective communication to guide nurses, physicians, social workers, and others working to provide the…

IOM issues new report on modified tobacco products

December 11, 2011

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has released “Scientific Standards for Studies on Modified Risk Tobacco Products.” Read more.

Is nursing a stigmatizing label that needs to go?

December 11, 2011

Nursing. Nursing. Nursing. No matter how many times I hear or say it I think of women, a baby suckling, or Ben Stiller in his iconic role as…

Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert on healthcare work fatigue and patient safety

December 11, 2011

On Dec. 14, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert on healthcare worker fatigue and patient safety. Read the report, which includes recommendations for actions organizations can…

New minimally invasive technique treats acute DVT

December 11, 2011

Pharmacomechanical thrombectomy removes dangerous clots to restore healthy function in hours.

Nonsurgery intervention effective for carefully selected patients with penetrating abdominal wounds

December 11, 2011

A study of the use of selective non-operative management (SNOM) for gunshot and stab abdominal wounds found that the practice increased from 2002 to 2008 and that it’s…

Putting evidence into practice: Prevention of infection in patients receiving cancer treatments

December 11, 2011

Learn how you can help reduce the risk of infections in patients receiving treatment for cancer

Team training reduces surgical morbidity

December 11, 2011

The Veterans Health Administration Medical Team Training program, designed to improve teamwork between nurses and physicians, significantly decreased surgical morbidity according to a study in Archives of Surgery.…

Vaginal progesterone in women with short cervix may decrease preterm delivery

December 11, 2011

According to a meta-analysis published by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, using vaginal progesterone in “asymptomatic women with a sonographic short cervix” decreases the risk of…

What new nurses like

December 11, 2011

According to a Nursing Research and Practice study of 1,152 newly registered nurses, what they like best about nursing can be summed up in five themes: “providing holistic…

ANA ACTION ALERT: Proposed regulations could mean big opportunity for nurses

Hospitals operate under a type of rule book: one that dictates who can do what, when, and where in patient care. They have to…

ANA supports Tavenner to head CMS

The American Nurses Association (ANA) commends the White House for its recent decision to nominate Marilyn Tavenner, MHA, BSN, RN, to head the Centers…

ANCC honors clinicians with first annual Magnet® Nurse of the Year Awards

At the National Magnet® Conference held October 4 to 6 in Baltimore, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) presented its first Magnet® Nurse of…

Bassett Medical Center wins 2011 Magnet Prize®

At the National Magnet® Conference held October 4 to 6 in Baltimore, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and Cerner® Corporation announced Bassett Medical…

CDC survey finds sexual violence and stalking is ‘widespread public health problem’ in the U.S.

According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 1 in 5 women (18.3% and 1 in 71…

Ethics case study: Poor staffing results in brain-damaged patient

Shirley Keck, age 61, was admitted to Kansas medical center. Because of understaffing of nurses in the hospital, Shirley’s nurse did not assess her…

FDA approves expanded use of Prevnar vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Prevnar 13, a pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine, in people 50 years and…

FDA approves single REMS for transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a single shared Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl (TIRF) products. This…

From our readers…A cycle of caring

It began a long time ago A woman walks through the dark room, with just a candle to light her way The soldiers can…

From our readers…Delegation for nursing managers: Increasing the odds of success

Delegation is one of the most important—and most neglected—management skills. Learn how be a better delegator.

From our readers…How to volunteer as a nurse abroad

Azure Window, Gozo, Maltese Islands. When I took the ferry to Gozo, Malta’s sister island, the Azure Window was a nice place to visit. When…

From our readers…Moving beyond professional friendships: Creating a professional development group

A revision of the Florida Nurses Association’s (FNA) organizational plan provided an incentive for members of a local FNA district to reconsider the personal…

From our readers…Nonadherent or compassion challenged?

Over the years nurses have labeled patients who choose (knowingly or unknowingly) to disregard instructions that could potentially alter their health condition toward a…

From our readers…The value of self-knowledge

Have you thought about what would bring joy into your life? Do you wake up excited to start the day ahead? Knowing yourself is…

Hospital holidays

‘Twas the month of major holidays when all through the house Lots of creatures were stirring, tapping tablets or clicking a mouse. Nurses brought…

Improving clinician-patient communication

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently released a discussion paper that offers principles on effective communication to guide nurses, physicians, social workers, and others…

IOM issues new report on modified tobacco products

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has released “Scientific Standards for Studies on Modified Risk Tobacco Products.” Read more.

Is nursing a stigmatizing label that needs to go?

Nursing. Nursing. Nursing. No matter how many times I hear or say it I think of women, a baby suckling, or Ben Stiller in…

Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert on healthcare work fatigue and patient safety

On Dec. 14, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert on healthcare worker fatigue and patient safety. Read the report, which includes recommendations…

New minimally invasive technique treats acute DVT

Pharmacomechanical thrombectomy removes dangerous clots to restore healthy function in hours.

Nonsurgery intervention effective for carefully selected patients with penetrating abdominal wounds

A study of the use of selective non-operative management (SNOM) for gunshot and stab abdominal wounds found that the practice increased from 2002 to…

Putting evidence into practice: Prevention of infection in patients receiving cancer treatments

Learn how you can help reduce the risk of infections in patients receiving treatment for cancer

Team training reduces surgical morbidity

The Veterans Health Administration Medical Team Training program, designed to improve teamwork between nurses and physicians, significantly decreased surgical morbidity according to a study…

Vaginal progesterone in women with short cervix may decrease preterm delivery

According to a meta-analysis published by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, using vaginal progesterone in “asymptomatic women with a sonographic short cervix”…