February 2015 Vol. 10 No. 2 Archives

February 2015 Vol. 10 No. 2

Difficult and frustrating? Caring for those with chronic and complex conditions

February 4, 2015

Caring for people with chronic and complex health needs has become an ever-larger part of everyday nursing. The World Health Organization has identified common and preventable risk factors…

Exercise for patients with type 2 diabetes most effective after dinner

February 19, 2015

Performing resistance exercise to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in obese patients with type 2 diabetes is most effective when done after dinner, according to a study…

FDA approves Farydak for treatment of multiple myeloma

February 27, 2015

On February 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Farydak (panobinostat) for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Read more.

FDA approves first generic version of Nexium

February 10, 2015

On January 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic version of Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules) to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in…

FDA approves Ibrance for postmenopausal women with metastatic breast cancer

February 5, 2015

On February 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ibrance (palbociclib) to treat advanced metastatic breast cancer. Read more.

FDA approves Lucentis to treat diabetic retinopathy

February 12, 2015

On February 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approved use for Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) 0.3 mg to treat diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetic…

FDA approves new drug for thyroid cancer

February 19, 2015

On February 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lenvima (lenvatinib) to treat patients with progressive, differentiated thyroid cancer whose disease progressed despite receiving radioactive iodine…

FDA approves system to permanently treat varicose veins

February 27, 2015

On February 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved he VenaSeal closure system (VenaSeal system) to permanently treat varicose veins of the legs by sealing the…

FDA approves tissue adhesive for internal use

February 5, 2015

On February 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved TissuGlu, the first tissue adhesive approved for internal use. TissuGlu is a urethane-based adhesive that a surgeon…

FDA permits marking of mobile app for glucose monitoring

February 10, 2015

On January 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted marketing of the first set of mobile medical apps that allow people with diabetes to automatically and…

Football helmet add-ons may not significantly reduce concussion risk

February 27, 2015

Football helmet add-ons such as outer soft-shell layers, spray treatments, helmet pads and fiber sheets may not significantly help lower the risk of concussions in athletes, according to…

Fostering soft skills is a must for nurse leaders

February 4, 2015

It’s uncommon for nurse leaders to have to coach employees on clinical skills, but quite common for nurse leaders to coach and even use disciplinary action for employees…

From our readers: Two years after the Sandy Hook tragedy, PTSD remains

February 4, 2015

As my family got through the second anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, I have felt the need to share what is happening in the community…

Future forward: I am data

February 9, 2015

It’s always exciting to see nursing and nursing practice on the national stage at events like the ANA 2015 Quality Conference earlier this month. Conference theme makers got…

Huddle up for patient safety

February 3, 2015

You have received report on your patients and are starting your shift on a busy medical-surgical unit. To help control your workflow and manage your time more effectively,…

Letter to the Editor – Recognizing Heart Failure Symptoms Can Improve Patient Self-Management

May 6, 2015

Dear Editor: Authors Sharon Vincent and Karen Mutsch discuss the increased incidence of heart failure in Americans ,and that by improving self management will promote better outcomes. They…

New HPV vaccine offers greater protection against cervical cancer

February 19, 2015

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine Scientists reports that a new HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccine protects against nine types of the virus, seven of…

New options for fighting the global disease of tuberculosis

February 4, 2015

Tuberculosis (TB) is a global health problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one third of the world’s population is infected with TB, and…

New sleep recommendations

February 12, 2015

A panel convened by the National Sleep Foundation has issued recommendations for sleep based on age. The recommendation for young adults and adults is 7 to 9 hours…

Nursing ethics for the 21st century

February 4, 2015

In August 2014, ANA participated as a strategic partner with 50 nursing leaders who came together in Baltimore for a summit meeting on Nursing Ethics for the 21st…

Quiz time

February 4, 2015

Which statement about purulent secretions is correct? a. They can be identified by color. b. They are determined by Gram stain. c. They contain two to four neutrophils.…

Recognizing heart failure symptoms can improve patient self-management

February 10, 2015

Click here to download the PDF. Despite life-sustaining medical management for patients with critically worsening symptoms, heart failure (HF) prevalence continues to rise. An estimated 5.7 adult Americans…

Resting not regretting

February 3, 2015

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” — William Shakespeare As informal mentors, coaches, and preceptors to…

Smoking may increase risks for patients receiving therapy for prostate cancer

February 10, 2015

Among patients with prostate cancer, those who smoke have increased risks of experiencing side effects from treatment and of developing future cancer recurrences, or even dying from prostate…

Surgical intervention for adults with intractable, drug-resistant epilepsy

February 3, 2015

Remember the first time a patient had a seizure on your shift? Chances are, it took you by surprise and gave you a good scare. Over time, you’ve…

Ten tips for a successful professional nursing conference

February 4, 2015

Attending a professional conference can yield many benefits if you follow these 10 tips. 1. Obtain new knowledge. Conferences provide opportunities for nurses to gain new knowledge about…

Was this error, fraud—or deliberate retaliation?

February 4, 2015

Nurse Jennifer Robbins* was fired—just like that—and after many years of excellent performance reviews. Why? Allegedly she falsified patient records when she failed to execute a physician’s order…