‘Uniformity’ in nursing: It’s about time…again.
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June 2011 Vol. 6 No. 6
ANA comments on ACOs
In the political realm, there is intense debate on how to cut costs in the Medicare program without sacrificing services or care to beneficiaries. An interesting note that…
Bariatric surgery does not reduce mortality in men
A study in JAMA reports that bariatric surgery did not decrease mortality in patients with a mean age of 49.5 years who were followed for a mean of…
Current and future newborn screening
Newborn screening illustrates what can happen when genetic testing converges with ethics and electronic health records
Ethics for nurses in everyday practice: Insubordination in the ICU?
What happens when there is no room in the ICU for an ED patient?
Evidence-based interventions for dyspnea
Editor’s note: One of a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society. Dyspnea is “a subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consists of…
Exercise reduces silent brain infarctions
Moderate to heavy physical activity is associated with a lower risk of silent brain infarctions in older adults according to a study published online by Neurology. Read more.
FDA approves first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pinnacle CoMplete Acetabular Hip System, the first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system for patients with osteoarthritis. Read more.
FDA approves Nulojix for prevention of acute rejection in kidney transplant patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nulojix (belatacept) for prevention of acute rejection in adult patients who have had a kidney transplant. Read more.
FDA changes sunscreen labeling requirements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised requirements for sunscreen labeling. The final rule takes effect by summer 2012. Read more.
FDA proposes new policy for some devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new policy that reduces premarket notification requirements related to devices that have had their safety and efficacy well…
FDA releases draft guideline related to nanotechnology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released “Considering Whether an FDA-Regulated Product Involves the Application of Nanotechnology,” a draft guidance document available for comment. The goal is…
FDA updates safety data for silicone gel-filled breast implants
A new report of data from studies conducted by manufacturers confirms that silicone gel-filled breast implants are “safe and effective when used as intended.” It also states that…
From our readers…Developing professional PRIDE
Creating a professional development program at our hospital began with the house-wide partnership (practice) council chartering a task force of front-line staff to design a program as a…
From our readers…Do veteran nurses really eat their young? Observations of an ‘older’ new nurse
After working successfully for more than 20 years as a graphic artist and structural designer, I decided to enter nursing school at the age of 43. After graduation,…
From our readers…How my students kept me teaching
I went to high school in a small New England town at a time when career opportunities for women were just beginning to branch out into a variety…
From our readers…The nature of grief
A wise person once said, “Grief is not a disease or pathology to be cured. Grief is the tangible evidence that we’ve cared and loved someone.” The author…
How a “just culture” can improve safety in health care
In April, reports surfaced of air traffic controllers asleep on the job. Frightening audio clips of airline pilots hearing nothing but silence from the control tower went viral,…
Jo Eleanor Elliott: A legacy of courage
“Helmets down, lances up, full speed ahead.” Those were the parting words of inspiration Eleanor Elliott gave to colleagues last year when the National League for Nursing honored…
Medical-surgical value analysis aims high above the bottom line
Standardization of medical-surgical products across hospitals and health systems can have significant benefits in cost savings, employee satisfaction, and the quality of patient care. North Shore Long Island…
Mice study finds genetic link between lung cancer and emphysema
In a study of mice, scientists found that a gene associated with emphysema can also cause the development of lung cancer not related to smoking. Read more.
New FDA regulation for improving safety reporting in clinical trials discussed in The New England Journal of Medicine.
The June 8 edition of The New England Journal of Medicine includes “New FDA Regulation to Improve Safety Reporting in Clinical Trials.” Read here.
Patient/family/visitor “hot line” prevents medical errors
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has a “hot line” that patients, families, or visitors can call if they see something wrong and think staff isn’t responding appropriately.…
Peripheral neuropathy gene identified
A study in the Annals of Neurology found that 28.6% of patients with peripheral neuropathy had a mutation in the same gene (SCN9A). Read more.
Silent killer: Adenocarcinoma at the esophagogastric junction
Low survival rates, high mortality, and lack of public awareness make this cancer especially dangerous.
Smoking-cessation counseling by nurses: Description and predictors in rural hospitals
This study found that a nurse’s comfort with smoking-cessation counseling skills predicts more counseling activities.
Stenvig appointed to National Vaccine Advisory Committee
Thomas Stenvig, PhD, MPH, RN, CNAA-BC, has a long and distinguished career in immunization and public health. And now, he has a new achievement in national immunization policy…
Stigma and misconceptions related to addictive disease
What do you know about addiction to opioids? If you are like many clinicians you might have trouble sorting out the facts, which can affect your ability to…
Teaching ostomy patients to regain their independence
Make sure your ostomy patients leave the hospital with the knowledge and skills they need.
Today’s Traveler: Pack your bag!
As a traveling nurse in the operating room since 1997, I have gained more knowledge and experienced a variety of cases I would not have experienced if I…
Viewpoint: Interprofessional collaboration and the future of health care
Transitional care expert Mary Naylor, PhD, FAAN, RN, discusses interprofessional collaboration.
Vote for Nurses: ANA President, Other Nurse Leaders on Ballot for Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People
ANA President Karen A. Daley, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, is among the nurses nominated for Modern Healthcare’s Annual “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” ballot. ANA encourages you…
Women have better outcomes than men after major GI surgery
Women who undergo major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery are less likely to die in the hospital than men according to a retrospective analysis of 307,124 patients. Researchers are unsure…
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