Adult obstructive sleep apnea: Taking a patient-centered approachJuly 11, 2013Sleep apnea causes sleep deprivation and, over time, can lead to serious physiologic changes.
Advocating for patients in an era of drug-delivery problemsJuly 11, 2013Learn what steps you can take to help patients avoid drug contamination and cope with drug shortages.
Battlefield nursing at the Boston MarathonJuly 11, 2013Three yellow balloons danced through the air, hovering over the finish line after being released by the bomb blast that brought the 2013 Boston Marathon to a catastrophic…
CDC provides resources related to MERS-CoVJuly 11, 2013The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released infection prevention and control recommendations related to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). As of July 12, no…
Dealing with difficult peopleJuly 11, 2013Jackie Jacobs is a charge nurse in a busy intensive care unit. She prides herself on being able to get along well with almost everyone on her team.…
FDA approves first nonhormonal treatment for hot flashesJuly 11, 2013On June 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Brisdelle (paroxetine) to treat moderate to severe hot flashes associated with menopause. Brisdelle, which contains the selective…
From your ANA PresidentJuly 11, 2013Registered nurses spend a great deal of their time working. A full-time nurse may spend in the neighborhood of 59,000 hours on the job, if not more, in…
Human factors engineering can improve patient safetyJuly 11, 2013Knowing how nurses interact with the environment can help safeguard patients.
Is your patient at risk for cerebral edema?July 11, 2013Learn the telltale signs of brain swelling and find out which patients are most at risk.
Is your wound-cleansing practice up to date?July 11, 2013Do you know how to choose-and correctlyuse-the appropriate agent to clean your patient’s wound?
Medication adherence report gives U.S. C+July 11, 2013“2013 Medication Adherence in America: A National Report 2013” gives people in the U.S. with chronic medical conditions a C+ grade. The report, from the National Community Pharmacists…
Polymyalgia rheumatica: A possible cause of pericardial effusionJuly 11, 2013Suspect polymyalgia in patients who continue to decline after treatment for pericardial effusion.
Preventing feeding tube misconnectionsJuly 11, 2013The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a website dedicated to the issue of tubing and Luer misconnections. The website includes a special section on prevention. Read…
Pump up your PowerPoint® presentationsJuly 11, 2013Effective use of visual aids promotes audience engagement.
Quantum change: Flapping a butterfly’s wingJuly 11, 2013Tiny quantum changes can have widespread consequences, transforming the world in untold ways.
Readers RespondJuly 11, 2013Reactions to our special education section Thank you for the special section highlighting timely topics in nursing education ("Insight on Education," May 2013). As a nurse educator, I…
Say it isn’t so: Eradicating the fear of retaliationJuly 11, 2013Many patients are too intimidated to ask a healthcare provider about their care, fearing retaliation if they’re seen as confrontational or complaining.
Severe hypoglycemia leads to a seizureJuly 11, 2013The team scrambles to save a patient with diabetes.
Study: Former prison inmates at risk for hospitalizationJuly 11, 2013A study in JAMA Internal Medicine reports that former prison inmates have a higher risk for hospitalization than the general population. About 1 in 70 former inmates are…
Study: HPV increases risk of esophageal cancerJuly 11, 2013A meta-analysis published by PLOSOne found that human papillomavirus (HPV) triples the risk for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Read more
Tired of caring? You may have compassion fatigueJuly 11, 2013Do you have trouble remembering what drew you to nursing? Do you take alternative paths through the unit to avoid running into a patient’s family members? Do your…
WHO releases guidelines for antiretroviral drugs in HIVJuly 11, 2013The World Health Organization (WHO) has released “Consolidated Guidelines on the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating and Preventing HIV Infection.” Access the guidelines.
