Avastin may lose metastatic breast cancer indicationJuly 11, 2010An U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-advisory panel has voted to strip Avastin’s indication for metastatic breast cancer because the drug is not effective for this indication. Final…
Breath at the bellyJuly 11, 2010Mindfulness training can help nurses, patients, and loved ones cope with loss, grief, and suffering.
Catching on to C. difficleJuly 11, 2010Typically caused by antibiotic therapy, Clostridium difficile is now common in hospitals. Learn how to help stop the spread of this potentially fatal infection.
Derailing disaster after pulmonary aspirationJuly 11, 2010Thanks to an alert nurse, an elderly patient avoids respiratory failure during her recovery from hip fracture surgery.
Drug shortages unprecedented says ISMPJuly 11, 2010The July 29 issue of the Institute for Safe Medication Practice’s ISMP Medication Safety Alert! states that the number of drug shortages in the past few months is…
Early rehab for ACL tears may lessen need for surgeryJuly 11, 2010In young adults, early rehabilitation and optional delayed reconstruction for acute anterior cruciate ligament tears (ACL) reduced the need for surgery compared to rehab and early ACL reconstruction…
Emergency cardiac drugs: Essential facts for med-surg nursesJuly 11, 2010In the hospital setting, emergencies typically occur in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). But many also take place in progressive care units or general nursing…
Environement, health, and safetyJuly 11, 2010Bullying is an abusive behavior that threatens the safety of healthcare workers. Nurses should examine their own interactions to see if they are exhibiting this undesirable behavior.
FDA halts Avandia trial enrollmentJuly 11, 2010The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified GlaxoSmithKline that the post-marketing trial of Avandia (rosiglitazone) is on “partial clinical hold,” meaning no new patients can be enrolled…
FDA posting postmarketing drug safety evaluationsJuly 11, 2010You can access U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) postings on postmarketing drug safety evaluations online. For more information, click here.
Fighting the war on dogmaJuly 11, 2010Want do away with outdated dogma in your workplace? Learn how to present an effective case for changing the current thinking.
From Your ANA PresidentJuly 11, 2010As she ends her term as ANA President, Rebecca Patton urges nurses to demonstrate their leadership and help make the provisions of the new healthcare reform act a…
Going from the gutJuly 11, 2010The current emphasis on best practices, guidelines, and checklists make cause healthcare professionals to turn off their judgment and go by the book – even when it’s the…
Headlines from the HillJuly 11, 2010By meeting in-person with their congressional representatives, nurses can garner support for the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, which would allow advanced practice nurses to order home…
Issues up closeJuly 11, 2010ANA’s “Bringing Immunity to Every Community” campaign aims to boost RNs’ knowledge of immunization, encourage them to get vaccinated, and position them as leading immunization advocates.
Mayo Clinic launches Center for Social MediaJuly 11, 2010The new Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media is intended to accelerate adoption of social media for healthcare purposes. Read more here.
Myths and misconceptions about rheumatoid arthritisJuly 11, 2010Think you know all about rheumatoid arthritis? Think again. Misunderstandings about the disease abound, even among healthcare professionals.
Our Readers RespondJuly 11, 2010Overcoming the fear of floating “Tips for floaters” (March 2010) accurately described the floater’s dilemma. By showing both sides of the coin—the floater’s and the staff nurses’ on…
Patient handling: Fact vs. FictionJuly 11, 2010Although the hazards of manual patient lifting and transferring are well known, misinformation persists.
Pick up some research to go!July 11, 2010Find out how to grab the latest research on the run, decide of the findings are ready to use in practice, and plan practice changes accordingly.
Strengthening your evidence base: Focus on safe patient handlingJuly 11, 2010Over the last 3 years, important new evidence has emerged about safe patient handling. You can apply this evidence at the bedside to help protect yourself and your…
The ANA Handle with Care Recognition ProgramJuly 11, 2010Launched in 2009, this program helps healthcare organizations establish, implement, and monitor safe patient-handling programs.
The Avandia sagaJuly 11, 2010Read an interesting editorial about Avandia here. A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel recommended keeping the drug on the market, but increasing warnings about the drug’s potential…
Time of death after withdrawal of mechanical ventilationJuly 11, 2010Although time to death after withdrawal of mechanical ventilation varies widely, the majority of patients die within 24 hours according to an article in the August 2010 edition…
Use it or lose it: Physical fitness for nursesJuly 11, 2010Chronic lifestyle-related diseases account for most deaths today, with cardiovascular disease the leading cause of all deaths. As you know, a sedentary lifestyle contributes to development of cardiovascular…
What every nurse needs to know about the clinical aspects of child abuseJuly 11, 2010Child-abuse cases can be the most difficult ones for nurses to cope with. But with the right knowledge and tools, you can care for abused children more effectively.
Avastin may lose metastatic breast cancer indicationAn U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-advisory panel has voted to strip Avastin’s indication for metastatic breast cancer because the drug is not effective…
Breath at the bellyMindfulness training can help nurses, patients, and loved ones cope with loss, grief, and suffering.
Catching on to C. difficleTypically caused by antibiotic therapy, Clostridium difficile is now common in hospitals. Learn how to help stop the spread of this potentially fatal infection.
Derailing disaster after pulmonary aspirationThanks to an alert nurse, an elderly patient avoids respiratory failure during her recovery from hip fracture surgery.
Drug shortages unprecedented says ISMPThe July 29 issue of the Institute for Safe Medication Practice’s ISMP Medication Safety Alert! states that the number of drug shortages in the…
Early rehab for ACL tears may lessen need for surgeryIn young adults, early rehabilitation and optional delayed reconstruction for acute anterior cruciate ligament tears (ACL) reduced the need for surgery compared to rehab…
Emergency cardiac drugs: Essential facts for med-surg nursesIn the hospital setting, emergencies typically occur in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). But many also take place in progressive care…
Environement, health, and safetyBullying is an abusive behavior that threatens the safety of healthcare workers. Nurses should examine their own interactions to see if they are exhibiting…
FDA halts Avandia trial enrollmentThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified GlaxoSmithKline that the post-marketing trial of Avandia (rosiglitazone) is on “partial clinical hold,” meaning no new…
FDA posting postmarketing drug safety evaluationsYou can access U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) postings on postmarketing drug safety evaluations online. For more information, click here.
Fighting the war on dogmaWant do away with outdated dogma in your workplace? Learn how to present an effective case for changing the current thinking.
From Your ANA PresidentAs she ends her term as ANA President, Rebecca Patton urges nurses to demonstrate their leadership and help make the provisions of the new…
Going from the gutThe current emphasis on best practices, guidelines, and checklists make cause healthcare professionals to turn off their judgment and go by the book –…
Headlines from the HillBy meeting in-person with their congressional representatives, nurses can garner support for the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, which would allow advanced practice…
Issues up closeANA’s “Bringing Immunity to Every Community” campaign aims to boost RNs’ knowledge of immunization, encourage them to get vaccinated, and position them as leading…
Mayo Clinic launches Center for Social MediaThe new Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media is intended to accelerate adoption of social media for healthcare purposes. Read more here.
Myths and misconceptions about rheumatoid arthritisThink you know all about rheumatoid arthritis? Think again. Misunderstandings about the disease abound, even among healthcare professionals.
Our Readers RespondOvercoming the fear of floating “Tips for floaters” (March 2010) accurately described the floater’s dilemma. By showing both sides of the coin—the floater’s and…
Patient handling: Fact vs. FictionAlthough the hazards of manual patient lifting and transferring are well known, misinformation persists.
Pick up some research to go!Find out how to grab the latest research on the run, decide of the findings are ready to use in practice, and plan practice…
Strengthening your evidence base: Focus on safe patient handlingOver the last 3 years, important new evidence has emerged about safe patient handling. You can apply this evidence at the bedside to help…
The ANA Handle with Care Recognition ProgramLaunched in 2009, this program helps healthcare organizations establish, implement, and monitor safe patient-handling programs.
The Avandia sagaRead an interesting editorial about Avandia here. A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel recommended keeping the drug on the market, but increasing warnings…
Time of death after withdrawal of mechanical ventilationAlthough time to death after withdrawal of mechanical ventilation varies widely, the majority of patients die within 24 hours according to an article in…
Use it or lose it: Physical fitness for nursesChronic lifestyle-related diseases account for most deaths today, with cardiovascular disease the leading cause of all deaths. As you know, a sedentary lifestyle contributes…
What every nurse needs to know about the clinical aspects of child abuseChild-abuse cases can be the most difficult ones for nurses to cope with. But with the right knowledge and tools, you can care for…
