Being a nurse, but also a daughter or son to our aging parentsJuly 11, 2008Nurses come to the profession to provide care for individuals and, in some cases, populations. It is what we do best and for most of us, what we…
Care without gapsJuly 11, 2008ANA, nurses nationwide work to improve transitions in care Mary Maryland, PhD, APRN,BC, ANP, has had to rely on good old-fashioned nursing ingenuity to ensure that her 84-year-old…
Caring for chronic wounds: A knowledge updateJuly 11, 2008Assess wounds more precisely, identify wound-related problems earlier, and intervene more effectively.
Coping with unexpected job lossJuly 11, 2008Some sound advice on reacting to job loss – and moving on
Drugs Today – July 2008July 11, 2008An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.
Facing up to widespread obesityJuly 11, 2008Facing up to widespread obesity – a reality check on a very real epidemic.
Letters to the Editor – July 2008July 11, 2008Sacred cows and road runners American Nurse Today is one of the few publications I look forward to receiving, and I read it from cover to cover. It…
Managing skin reactions to targeted cancer therapyJuly 11, 2008Many clinicians are tempted to withhold or discontinue an EGFR inhibitor when the skin reaction appears or when they can’t control it. Yet, because the reaction correlates with…
Modifying the Magnet model: The shape of things to comeJuly 11, 2008Learn about the next-generation model for the Magnet Recognition Program.
Nanotechnology and the environmentJuly 11, 2008Nanotechnology and the environment By Katie Slavin, MS, RN Nanotechnology is the use of innovative techniques for controlling and manipulating matter at the near-atomic scale to produce engineered…
Nurse anesthetists: Demand is up and the secret is outJuly 11, 2008Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) were once called the “best kept secret in health care,” but not today. With the U.S. population aging and more surgical procedures being…
Nurse practitioners should be eligible to serve as “medical homes” for primary careJuly 11, 2008Nurse practitioners should be eligible to serve as “medical homes” for primary care By Eileen Shannon Carlson, JD, RN Congress is working to develop a comprehensive bill to…
Pheochromocytoma: Not your everyday diagnosisJuly 11, 2008Recognizing this rare condition requires knowledge – and some creative thinking.
Q&A with David Westman, Executive Director of the Emergency Nurses AssociationJuly 11, 2008What is the Emergency Nurses Association? The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), an ANA organizational affiliate, is devoted to safe practice and safe care in emergency nursing. It was…
References – July 2008July 11, 2008American Nurse Today July 2008 References Caring for chronic wounds: A knowledge update Burrows C, Miller R, Townsend D, et al. Best practice recommendations for the prevention and…
Take Note – July 2008July 11, 2008Measles outbreak Between January 1 and April 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received reports of 64 measles cases in nine states—the highest number for the…
The wisdom of renewalJuly 11, 2008We all know people who have become discontent with their careers. And we know people who remain energized, excited, and fully engaged in their profession. So what makes the…
Being a nurse, but also a daughter or son to our aging parentsNurses come to the profession to provide care for individuals and, in some cases, populations. It is what we do best and for most…
Care without gapsANA, nurses nationwide work to improve transitions in care Mary Maryland, PhD, APRN,BC, ANP, has had to rely on good old-fashioned nursing ingenuity to…
Caring for chronic wounds: A knowledge updateAssess wounds more precisely, identify wound-related problems earlier, and intervene more effectively.
Facing up to widespread obesityFacing up to widespread obesity – a reality check on a very real epidemic.
Letters to the Editor – July 2008Sacred cows and road runners American Nurse Today is one of the few publications I look forward to receiving, and I read it from…
Managing skin reactions to targeted cancer therapyMany clinicians are tempted to withhold or discontinue an EGFR inhibitor when the skin reaction appears or when they can’t control it. Yet, because…
Modifying the Magnet model: The shape of things to comeLearn about the next-generation model for the Magnet Recognition Program.
Nanotechnology and the environmentNanotechnology and the environment By Katie Slavin, MS, RN Nanotechnology is the use of innovative techniques for controlling and manipulating matter at the near-atomic…
Nurse anesthetists: Demand is up and the secret is outCertified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) were once called the “best kept secret in health care,” but not today. With the U.S. population aging and…
Nurse practitioners should be eligible to serve as “medical homes” for primary careNurse practitioners should be eligible to serve as “medical homes” for primary care By Eileen Shannon Carlson, JD, RN Congress is working to develop…
Pheochromocytoma: Not your everyday diagnosisRecognizing this rare condition requires knowledge – and some creative thinking.
Q&A with David Westman, Executive Director of the Emergency Nurses AssociationWhat is the Emergency Nurses Association? The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), an ANA organizational affiliate, is devoted to safe practice and safe care in…
References – July 2008American Nurse Today July 2008 References Caring for chronic wounds: A knowledge update Burrows C, Miller R, Townsend D, et al. Best practice recommendations…
Take Note – July 2008Measles outbreak Between January 1 and April 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received reports of 64 measles cases in nine states—the…
The wisdom of renewalWe all know people who have become discontent with their careers. And we know people who remain energized, excited, and fully engaged in their…
