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February 2010 Vol. 5 No. 2
Fibromyalgia produces many symptoms but no signs, so some clinicians dismiss it as a wastebasket diagnosis. But the pain is very real, and patients with fibromyalgia need you…
Over the past three decades, we have become increasingly aware of the impact that our environment, and chemical exposures in particular, has on our nation’s health. We know…
From our Editor-in-Chief We all have preferences when it comes to how we communicate, get information, and stay connected to friends, family, professional colleagues, and current events within…
In recent years, most of the world’s people have celebrated their diversity: different races and languages, religions and cultures, and social mores. These differences are what make life…
Many years ago I found myself standing in the frozen food section flirting with the prospect of buying a mouth-watering strawberry cheesecake. I rationalized buying it by convincing…
The devastation in Haiti following the earthquake caused many of us in healthcare to come to a standstill. I am heartsick watching the suffering that the people of…
Special reports were on practically every news station during the afternoon of November 5th 2009; a shooting had taken place at the Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen…
Linda Harrington, RNC, works in Labor and Delivery at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Hills, CA. Below she comments on her experience with writing this poem: When…
Despite its link to overall health, older adults often do not get the proper oral health care they need. “Affordable, accessible preventive care, including oral health care, is…
Click here to read Is nursing a profession or a job? from our guest blogger, Donna Cardillo, MA, RN.
Dear Reader: Welcome to the debut issue of American Nurse Today. . .ONLINE! YOU have spoken and we are responding! Over the last 6 months, American Nurse Today…
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.…
An expert explains best practices for preventing, detecting, and managing this dangerous complication of I.V. therapy.
More than a half million members of the military have become our newest veterans. Compared to veterans of previous conflicts, Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans as a group…
2/11/10 Three steps to lower childhood obesity Preschool children who do one or more of the following have a lower risk for obesity, according to a study of…
Have you ever felt unsure about your next career step or just needed advice from a more seasoned professional? Natalie Murphy, co-author of this article, felt that way…
Using the P value to determine the best evidence.
Applying a systematic approach to new-product assessment
Take the spontaneity out of new-product purchases to control costs and keep patients safe.
Be a myth-buster: Stop the misconceptions about fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia produces many symptoms but no signs, so some clinicians dismiss it as a wastebasket diagnosis. But the pain is very real, and patients…
Building the case for chemical policy reform
Over the past three decades, we have become increasingly aware of the impact that our environment, and chemical exposures in particular, has on our…
Different strokes for different folks
From our Editor-in-Chief We all have preferences when it comes to how we communicate, get information, and stay connected to friends, family, professional colleagues,…
Ethics for nurses in everyday practice
In recent years, most of the world’s people have celebrated their diversity: different races and languages, religions and cultures, and social mores. These differences…
Examining nurse comfort eating
Many years ago I found myself standing in the frozen food section flirting with the prospect of buying a mouth-watering strawberry cheesecake. I rationalized…
From our readers….Caring for Haiti from afar
The devastation in Haiti following the earthquake caused many of us in healthcare to come to a standstill. I am heartsick watching the suffering…
From our readers…One nurse’s journey through grief: Loss of a Fort Hood family member
Special reports were on practically every news station during the afternoon of November 5th 2009; a shooting had taken place at the Fort Hood…
From our readers…The Dance
Linda Harrington, RNC, works in Labor and Delivery at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Hills, CA. Below she comments on her experience with…
Getting the message out: Older adults need oral care
Despite its link to overall health, older adults often do not get the proper oral health care they need. “Affordable, accessible preventive care, including…
Is nursing a profession or a job?
Click here to read Is nursing a profession or a job? from our guest blogger, Donna Cardillo, MA, RN.
Note from the Publisher
Dear Reader: Welcome to the debut issue of American Nurse Today. . .ONLINE! YOU have spoken and we are responding! Over the last 6…
Plan a career, not just a job
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get…
Protect patients from I.V. infiltration
An expert explains best practices for preventing, detecting, and managing this dangerous complication of I.V. therapy.
Recognizing posttraumatic stress disorder in military veterans
More than a half million members of the military have become our newest veterans. Compared to veterans of previous conflicts, Iraq and Afghanistan combat…
Take Note
2/11/10 Three steps to lower childhood obesity Preschool children who do one or more of the following have a lower risk for obesity, according…
The many merits of mentoring
Have you ever felt unsure about your next career step or just needed advice from a more seasoned professional? Natalie Murphy, co-author of this…
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