February 2016 Vol. 11 No. 2 Archives

February 2016 Vol. 11 No. 2

Anxiety more likely in older adults with COPD

February 5, 2016

Generalized anxiety disorder for adults aged 50 and older is three times more likely in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary…

Big data: Big roles in big demand for nurses

February 3, 2016

In February 2015, my editorial focused on issues related to big data in nursing. Featured at the ANA Quality Conference…

Children’s hospitals may be getting penalized for factors outside of their control

February 18, 2016

According to a study in JAMA Pediatrics, readmission financial penalties for children’s hospitals may be partly related to patient social…

Coaching patients to better health

January 19, 2016

“How do I know when I’m supposed to get screening tests?” “What do these labs mean and why did my…

Combining exercise and meditation eases depression

February 17, 2016

he combination of mediation and aerobic exercise (done twice a week for 2 months) significantly reduced the symptoms of depression…

Cybersecurity and medical devices

February 3, 2016

On Jan. 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance outlining important steps medical device manufacturers…

Does a right to refuse treatment include a right to demand it?

February 3, 2016

According to the dictionary, the word integrity is a noun, and it means either adherence to moral and ethical principles;…

EHR hospitals associated with lower adverse events

February 17, 2016

Cardiovascular, pneumonia, and surgery patients in a hospital with a full electronic health record (EHR) are less likely to experience…

FDA announces plans for review of its opioid policies

February 17, 2016

On Feb. 4, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is planning to assess the agency’s approach to opioid…

FDA drug approvals

February 5, 2016

On Jan. 28, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved: Zepatier (elbasvir and grazoprevir) with or without ribavirin for the treatment…

FDA releases recommendations to reduce risk of Zika virus blood transmission

February 18, 2016

On Feb. 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues recommendations to reduce the risk of transmission of the Zika…

Flu vaccine nearly 60% effective

February 25, 2016

On Feb. 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported preliminary overall influenza vaccine effectiveness of 59% this season.…

From our readers: A perspective on moral uncertainty and politics

January 19, 2016

Nursing as a profession tends to hold a liberal view of politics and social justice. A strong belief in the…

Guidelines for nutrition in critically ill patients

February 2, 2016

The February issue of the Journal of Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition includes “Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition…

How to recognize, prevent, and troubleshoot mechanical complications of enteral feeding tubes

February 3, 2016

ANT Feb 2016 CE.pdf Feeding tubes are used for various indications in patients with either acute or long-term needs. Critical…

JAMA publishes special issue on end-of-life care

February 2, 2016

The January 19 issue of JAMA contains multiple articles related to end-of-life care, including physician-assisted suicide, cost of end-of-life care,…

Jude Medical Defibrillation Leads recalled

January 28, 2016

On January 26, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a recall notice from Jude Medical. The company is recalling…

Leading through failure

February 3, 2016

I have served as a nurse corps officer in the United States Air Force for 27 years. One of my…

Marijuana users may be at increased risk of developing alcohol and drug use disorders

February 18, 2016

A study in JAMA Psychiatry reports that marijuana use by adults was associated with increased risk of developing alcohol and…

Newborn positioning, plagiocephaly screening, and parent education

February 3, 2016

Nonsynostotic plagiocephaly is a relatively common craniofacial healthcare concern for pediatric clinicians. Skull asymmetry occurs when an infant’s soft skull…

Not just “eating our young”: Workplace bullying strikes experienced nurses, too

February 3, 2016

Even though nursing is a profession of caring and compassion, bullying exists in many forms in it. Bullying threatens teamwork,…

Our Readers Respond – Human trafficking

January 28, 2016

The article “Human trafficking: Preparing for a unique patient population” by Cheryl Green in the January 2016 issue of the…

Quiz time – February 2016

February 3, 2016

Which statement about 2,3 DPG is accurate? a. It decreases in the presence of epinephrine. b. It increases as a…

Recommended vaccines for adults – A quick update for 2016

February 2, 2016

In October 2015, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved the Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule: United States, 2016. This…

Standardized glycemic protocol reduces costs

February 5, 2016

Using a standardized glycemic protocol improves glycemic control and reduces healthcare cost, according to a study in Clinical Nursing Research. Read…

Strategies for preventing another MI

February 3, 2016

According to the American Heart Association, each year an estimated 635,000 Americans have a new myocardial infarction (MI) and an…

Update on fluoridation of public drinking water

February 3, 2016

Public drinking water fluoridation is considered one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century by the…

Viewpoint: Two American nurses visit Cuba’s healthcare system

February 3, 2016

Political relations between Cuba and the United States are rapidly improving. This transformation provides unique opportunities for the exchange of…

What Works: Development of a teach-back tool and RN resource for transplant patients

February 3, 2016

HealthNurses understand that teaching patients with complex medical problems can be challenging in the hospital setting. Tools can help make…

What you need to know about the 2015 updated CPR guidelines

February 3, 2016

Being able to successfully bring a pulseless individual back to life is one of the more rewarding aspects of healthcare.…

Zika Virus resources from CDC

February 25, 2016

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a Zika Virus resource section. Access the section.

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