Global traveling brings about 1,000 cases of malaria to this country each year. Don’t be caught off guard if you encounter it in your practice.
June 2008 Vol. 3 No. 6
Breathe new life into unit staff meetings
Revive humdrum unit meetings by setting compelling themes and having staff members present agenda items.
Cartoonist with a cause
The cartoons of Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CED, help patients cope with diabetes.
Chief nurse officer takes on full range of public health issues
Rear Admiral Carol A. Romano, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the Assistant Surgeon General and Chief Nurse Officer for the United…
Drugs Today – June 2008
An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.
End the epidemic of childhood obesity…one family at a time
Obesity poses a dire health threat to children. Learn how to help families break the obesity cycle by following the recommendations in the AMA’s comprehensive new childhood obesity guidelines.
Federal nurses: Making sacrifices to protect our freedom
Last month, we celebrated Memorial Day to commemorate those who have courageously sacrificed their lives in military service to our…
From dream to reality
Appreciative inquiry can give your organization a fresh approach to change. In this affirmative process, everyone’s opinions, thoughts, and ideas count.
Letters to the Editor – June 2008
Choose your battles with physicians wisely “Don’t tolerate disruptive physician behavior” (March) really hit home. When I started on a…
Making sense of statistical power
Want to improve your ability to interpret research studies? Take a few minutes to read this overview of power analysis, probability, sample size, and related concepts.
Nurse Advocacy for chemicals policy reform gains exposure
Through resolutions, partnerships, and conferences, ANA’s advocacy for chemicals
policy reform is gaining wider exposure.
Paget’s disease: A therapy update
Pain, arthritis, fractures, and skeletal deformities are calling cards of Paget’s disease. A new one-dose drug therapy can produce extended remission.
References – June 2008
Are you prepared for malaria? Baer S, Hunter A, Mayo R, Meehan N. A quick reference guide to malaria treatment.…
Safe staffing saves lives
ANA’s “Safe Staffing Saves Lives” campaign fights for safe nurse staffing legislation.
Staff development educators: Helping to improve patient outcomes
Nurses have long focused on providing high-quality, evidence-based care to help achieve better patient outcomes—and staff development educators are crucial…
Take Note – June 2008
Failure to rescue is most common safety mistake in hospitals HealthGrades’ fifth annual Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study found…
The drive to improve syringe safety and labeling
ANA’s “Safe Needles Save Lives” campaign strives to improve syringe safety and labeling.
Turning the tide in a hypertensive emergency
When a patient’s blood pressure goes stratospheric, the first priority is to check for signs of organ damage.
Understanding the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader
Learn how the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role came into being, what educational preparation is required, and what CNLs do.
