February 2014 Vol. 9 No. 2
Continuing use of statins may reduce risk of delirium in ICU patients
Defending yourself through documentation
Complete, objective, and accurate documentation of the care you provide can help you avert or defend against lawsuits.
Faith, community, and health: Partnerships with good neighbors
Our editor-in-chief turns a spotlight on faith and community partnerships.
FDA approves Imbruvica to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia
FDA launches campaign to stop youth tobacco use
February 2014 electronic issue
From our readers: One nurse’s journey into patienthood
How do we get into morally questionable situations?
Leah Curtin discusses the dangers of bottom-line thinking.
Learn more about how to prevent violence in the workplace
New multi-media training resource helps prevent workplace violence
Number of RN smokers declines
Our Readers Respond
Postdischarge nursing care of stroke patients
Home health nurses play a vital role in helping patients recover from stroke
Quiz time
Recovery lessons from the Sandy Hook trauma
Study: Decriminalization of marijuana increases pediatric ED admissions
Study: Melanoma increases among middle-aged adults
Study: Nurse workload and education affect patient mortality
Study: Psychological adverse effects of antidepressants
Study: Radiation therapy skin reactions may be preventable
Study: Sedentary behavior associated with disability
Study: SNFs have high readmission rates of Medicare patients
Study: Use of antibiotics to prevent complications from respiratory infections in children isn’t supported
Study: Well-child visits may increase risk for flu-like illness
Surviving the world of academia
Some basic strategies will help you thrive in academia.
The patient engagement imperative
Engaging patients is essential to ensure optimal reimbursement. Here are tips for engagement that leaders can apply in their organizations
Weapon use predicts subsequent abuse incidents
What every nurse should know about staffing
Learn how understanding your organization’s staffing process can help you influence staffing levels on your unit.