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January 2007 Vol. 2 Num. 1
Because of improvements in safety, stents are now the treatment of choice for many patients. Learn about the improvements and your role in patient care.
By Angela Song As the new U.S. Congress convenes this January, the ANA will present our legislative agenda with a noted advantage. Through the combined efforts of thousands…
Check out these highlights from the American College of Chest Physicians’ new guidelines.
ANA, nurses work to limit impact of Nationl Labor Relations Board decision on charge nurses.
The future of nursing may be in jeopardy. For almost a decade, we’ve known that when the current shortage peaks around 2020, we’ll have 1 million fewer nurses…
Increase your ability to critically appraise, synthesize, and communicate research findings.
Should patients receive neuromuscular blockers while mechanical ventilation is withdrawn?
Casualties of war My mother read “Nursing Care on the Battlefield” in the November issue with great interest. As an Army Nurse in World War II, she knows…
We all want respect. Here’s how to go about getting it.
Read this nurse’s remarkable story of devotion and acceptance.
The President addresses the personal impact of the “Kentucky River” decision by the National Labor Relations board.
Did you grow up with your mother insisting you wash your hands? She was right! As nurses, we all know that the simple act of washing our hands…
How to recognize sepsis in time and use the therapies recommended by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign.
Read this puzzling case history, and see if you can decide on the correct diagnosis.
Controversy over new Lyme disease guidelines The new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (ISDA) have run into some criticism. In fact, the International Lyme…
How one rapid response team prevents cardiac arrest and provides other life-saving benefits outside the ICU.
These basic Pilates exercises will not only make you stronger and more flexible – they will enregize you.
Environmental health is in the midst of a paradigm shift. Today, features of the built environment, such as architecture and urban planning, are considered as important to human…
What is a professional portfolio? Let’s start with what it is not. It’s not a résumé or curriculum vitae (CV). Think of it this way: A résumé or…
Examine the ethical and legal issues of patient privacy.
Carotid artery stents: Opening the way to safer stroke prevention
Because of improvements in safety, stents are now the treatment of choice for many patients. Learn about the improvements and your role in patient…
CMA Lobbyists plan to protect nurses, patients, and public from harmful chemicals.
By Angela Song As the new U.S. Congress convenes this January, the ANA will present our legislative agenda with a noted advantage. Through the…
Diagnosing and managing cough
Check out these highlights from the American College of Chest Physicians’ new guidelines.
Flawed Ruling
ANA, nurses work to limit impact of Nationl Labor Relations Board decision on charge nurses.
Grooming our future leaders
The future of nursing may be in jeopardy. For almost a decade, we’ve known that when the current shortage peaks around 2020, we’ll have…
How to appraise quantitative research articles
Increase your ability to critically appraise, synthesize, and communicate research findings.
Last Breath: The ethics of pharmacologic paralysis
Should patients receive neuromuscular blockers while mechanical ventilation is withdrawn?
Letters to the Editor – January 2007
Casualties of war My mother read “Nursing Care on the Battlefield” in the November issue with great interest. As an Army Nurse in World…
Navigating the Kentucky River
The President addresses the personal impact of the “Kentucky River” decision by the National Labor Relations board.
Save a life-wash your hands
Did you grow up with your mother insisting you wash your hands? She was right! As nurses, we all know that the simple act…
Sepsis: Stopping an insidious killer
How to recognize sepsis in time and use the therapies recommended by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign.
Severe pain: What’s the diagnosis?
Read this puzzling case history, and see if you can decide on the correct diagnosis.
Take Note – January 2007
Controversy over new Lyme disease guidelines The new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (ISDA) have run into some criticism. In…
Taking the ICU to the Patient
How one rapid response team prevents cardiac arrest and provides other life-saving benefits outside the ICU.
Tired of being tired? Try Pilates!
These basic Pilates exercises will not only make you stronger and more flexible – they will enregize you.
Urban sprawl and the built environment
Environmental health is in the midst of a paradigm shift. Today, features of the built environment, such as architecture and urban planning, are considered…
What goes into your professional portfolio & what you’ll get out of it
What is a professional portfolio? Let’s start with what it is not. It’s not a résumé or curriculum vitae (CV). Think of it this…
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