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January 2014 Vol. 9 No. 1
Learn how a multidepartmental task force improved a hospital’s data display and action-planning tools
Alert clinicians take immediate steps to eliminate a life threatening epidural hematoma.
Learn about the steps one Connecticut hospital is taking to increase its BSN nurses.
Conflict in the workplace is a fact of life, and dealing with it is never easy. Sometimes it seems easier to ignore it and hope it will take…
Some people simply can’t learn from the past—even the fairly recent and painful past.
Every nurse should understand evidence-based practice and the terms used in literature reviews.
On Jan. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announce that it has authorized for marketing the Affymetrix CytoScan Dx Assay, which can detect chromosomal variations that…
On Jan. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Mekinist (trametinib) in combination with Tafinlar (dabrafenib) to treat patients with advanced melanoma that…
According to a study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the widespread use of fever reducing medications may lead to more cases of, and deaths from, influenza.…
Leading the way on quality
The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.
The ingredients of an ANA endorsement
A sneak peek at the new Implementation Guide to the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Interprofessional National Standards
Find out how the Affordable Care Act is reforming health care and how it could affect your practice.
Working hand in glove, these doctorally prepared nurses can improve care of patients and their families.
Using NDNQI® data, leaders can promote changes that lead to sustained work-environment improvement.
Hand-off communication: Assuring the transfer of accurate patient information
Not all AV blocks are dangerous. Find out which ones are and how they’re managed.
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America has issued guidance for “Healthcare Personnel Attire in Non-Operating-Room Settings,” published in the Journal of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. The…
Improving the processes of care promotes better quality.
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only 1 in 6 adults have discussed their alcohol use with a health professional. The…
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has launched its Worker Safety in Hospitals website, which include many resources to help hospitals to prevent worker injuries. Access the…
Interprofessional collaboration promoted a successful initiative to improve wound classification.
Starting a new job in a new specialty can be a daunting experience. I recently transitioned to a new role as a nurse administrator. On my first day,…
In the 50 years since the first Surgeon General Report on smoking (in 1964) 8 million premature deaths have been avoided, according to a study in JAMA. Read…
Rates of smoking, drinking, and drug use are significantly higher among those who have psychotic disorders than among those in the general population, according to a study published…
A study published in Neurology has found that among patients with mild cognitive impairment, self-reported head trauma with at least momentary loss of consciousness or memory was associated…
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that common methods of assessing mental or physical disorders may consistently underestimate the prevalence of mental disorders among middle-aged and…
“Effect of Vitamin E and memantine on functional decline in Alzheimer disease,” a study published in JAMA, reports that 2,000 units of vitamin E, compared to placebo, slowed…
As hospital admissions shrink, nursing jobs are shiftingto other areas, such as outpatient offices, clinics, postacute facilities, and home care.
Six direct-care nurses came together to teach hospital staff about the Magnet Recognition Program.®
“Meeting Mondays” boosts staff nurses’ committee participation
Designating one day a month for meetings increased frontline nurses’ involvement in committees and councils.
A partnership to enhance outcomes through quality dashboards and action
Learn how a multidepartmental task force improved a hospital’s data display and action-planning tools
Act fast when new neurologic deficits arise
Alert clinicians take immediate steps to eliminate a life threatening epidural hematoma.
Advancing toward an 80% BSN workforce by 2020
Learn about the steps one Connecticut hospital is taking to increase its BSN nurses.
Confronting conflict with higher-ups
Conflict in the workplace is a fact of life, and dealing with it is never easy. Sometimes it seems easier to ignore it and…
Déjà vu all over again
Some people simply can’t learn from the past—even the fairly recent and painful past.
Demystifying literature reviews
Every nurse should understand evidence-based practice and the terms used in literature reviews.
FDA approves marketing of postnatal test for developmental disabilities
On Jan. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announce that it has authorized for marketing the Affymetrix CytoScan Dx Assay, which can…
FDA approves Mekinist in combination with Tafinlar for advanced melanoma
On Jan. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Mekinist (trametinib) in combination with Tafinlar (dabrafenib) to treat patients…
Fever-reducing drugs may help spread flu
According to a study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the widespread use of fever reducing medications may lead to more cases of,…
Guiding your patients through menopause
The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.
Health, safety, & wellness
A sneak peek at the new Implementation Guide to the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Interprofessional National Standards
Healthcare reform: Resolve to increase your knowledge in 2014
Find out how the Affordable Care Act is reforming health care and how it could affect your practice.
How DNP and PhD nurses can collaborate to maximize patient care
Working hand in glove, these doctorally prepared nurses can improve care of patients and their families.
Improving the nursing work environment
Using NDNQI® data, leaders can promote changes that lead to sustained work-environment improvement.
Managing atrioventricular blocks
Not all AV blocks are dangerous. Find out which ones are and how they’re managed.
New guidelines on healthcare personnel attire
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America has issued guidance for “Healthcare Personnel Attire in Non-Operating-Room Settings,” published in the Journal of Infection Control…
Nurses are driving quality in all care settings
Improving the processes of care promotes better quality.
Only 1 in 6 have discussed their alcohol use with a health professional
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only 1 in 6 adults have discussed their alcohol use with…
OSHA launches new safety website
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has launched its Worker Safety in Hospitals website, which include many resources to help hospitals to prevent…
Quality-improvement initiative: Classifying and documenting surgical wounds
Interprofessional collaboration promoted a successful initiative to improve wound classification.
Scope and standards-of-practice documents: Guiding you to leadership success
Starting a new job in a new specialty can be a daunting experience. I recently transitioned to a new role as a nurse administrator.…
Study: 8 million lives saved during years since Surgeon General Report on smoking
In the 50 years since the first Surgeon General Report on smoking (in 1964) 8 million premature deaths have been avoided, according to a…
Study: Alcohol, tobacco, drug use higher in those with psychotic disorders
Rates of smoking, drinking, and drug use are significantly higher among those who have psychotic disorders than among those in the general population, according…
Study: Head trauma associated with Alzheimer disease changes
A study published in Neurology has found that among patients with mild cognitive impairment, self-reported head trauma with at least momentary loss of consciousness…
Study: Incidence of mental disorders in mid-life, older adulthood may be underestimated
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that common methods of assessing mental or physical disorders may consistently underestimate the prevalence of mental…
Study: Vitamin E may slow decline from Alzheimer disease
“Effect of Vitamin E and memantine on functional decline in Alzheimer disease,” a study published in JAMA, reports that 2,000 units of vitamin E,…
The disappearing inpatient
As hospital admissions shrink, nursing jobs are shiftingto other areas, such as outpatient offices, clinics, postacute facilities, and home care.
The Magnetizers: A team approach to Magnet®-focused teaching
Six direct-care nurses came together to teach hospital staff about the Magnet Recognition Program.®
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