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June 2013 Vol. 8 No. 6
The author clears up misconceptions and discusses treatment.
On June 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released recommendations related to the continued shortage of doxycycline, including what alternatives are available and cases in…
On June 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines for evaluating severe respiratory illness associated with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Read…
Leah Curtin writes about finding your passion.
On June 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that medical device manufacturers and health care facilities take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in…
The author describes an innovative technique that is helping patients with C. difficile infection, including patient selection; care before, during, and after the procedure; and patient education.
A nurse with overseas volunteer experience gives advice to those who want to follow in his footsteps.
Dedicated to John, who was loved by so many
Disruptive patients can be challenging for even the most experienced nurse. Learn how identify those at high risk for disruptive behavior and strategies for defusing a person who…
Every day, nurses and other healthcare workers suffer debilitating and often career-ending musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and other injuries related to manual patient handling. According to ANA’s 2011 Health…
The International Home Care Nurses Organization will be holding its inaugural conference, The Future of Health Care Is at Home, on June 25-28 at Case Western Reserve University,…
One June 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted an article commemorating the 20th anniversary of MedWatch, which collects and reviews reports form healthcare professionals and…
Which of the following is an advantage of a dry-suction chest drainage system? a. Lower levels of suction pressure b. Variable bubbling, which indicates proper functioning c. A…
Our editor-in-chief highlights nurse leaders, including Marilyn Tavenner, recently appointed as the new administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Nurses can easily dispose of sharps in the hospital, but it’s not so easy for patients at home. Learn how you can educate patients to keep them safe…
According to a study published by JAMA, older adults with hearing loss are more likely than peers with normal hearing to require hospitalization and suffer from periods of…
According to “Influenza Illness and Hospitalizations Averted by Influenza Vaccination in the United States, 2005–2011,” published in PLOSOne, vaccination prevented a minimum of 1.1 million influenza illnesses in…
According to a study in Psychological Medicine, MRIs may help diagnose people with bipolar disorder. The researchers correctly differentiated bipolar patients from healthy individuals with 73% accuracy based…
Nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, according to a study published by Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The most…
Survey: Nurses Spend 53% of Shift on Tasks Besides Patient Care
As a nurse, your partnership with another in the Thoughtful Feedback Loop gives you the power to exponentially increase the rate at which you professionally and personally improve.…
Be sure your skills for caring for patients going through alcohol detoxification are up to date.
Learn how one unit implemented their project, including outcomes and how to overcome barriers.
Be prepared for poison ivy, oak, and sumac
The author clears up misconceptions and discusses treatment.
CDC releases recommendations related to doxycycline shortages
On June 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released recommendations related to the continued shortage of doxycycline, including what alternatives are…
CDC releases updated guidelines for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
On June 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines for evaluating severe respiratory illness associated with Middle East Respiratory…
FDA recommends healthcare facilities take steps to protect against medical cyberattack
On June 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that medical device manufacturers and health care facilities take steps to ensure that…
Fecal microbiota transplantation: Breaking the chain of recurrent C. difficile infection
The author describes an innovative technique that is helping patients with C. difficile infection, including patient selection; care before, during, and after the procedure;…
From our readers: Pack your bags: Preparing for a global health nursing experience
A nurse with overseas volunteer experience gives advice to those who want to follow in his footsteps.
How to meet the challenge of disruptive patients
Disruptive patients can be challenging for even the most experienced nurse. Learn how identify those at high risk for disruptive behavior and strategies for…
Implementing safe patient handling and mobility: Overcoming myths
Every day, nurses and other healthcare workers suffer debilitating and often career-ending musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and other injuries related to manual patient handling. According…
International Home Care Nurses Organization holds first conference
The International Home Care Nurses Organization will be holding its inaugural conference, The Future of Health Care Is at Home, on June 25-28 at…
MedWatch marks 20-year anniversary
One June 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted an article commemorating the 20th anniversary of MedWatch, which collects and reviews reports…
Quiz Time
Which of the following is an advantage of a dry-suction chest drainage system? a. Lower levels of suction pressure b. Variable bubbling, which indicates…
Rising to the top
Our editor-in-chief highlights nurse leaders, including Marilyn Tavenner, recently appointed as the new administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Safe sharps disposal in the home
Nurses can easily dispose of sharps in the hospital, but it’s not so easy for patients at home. Learn how you can educate patients…
Study: Older adults with hearing loss have more hospitalizations, poorer health
According to a study published by JAMA, older adults with hearing loss are more likely than peers with normal hearing to require hospitalization and…
Study: Flu vaccine prevented millions of illnesses in past 6 years
According to “Influenza Illness and Hospitalizations Averted by Influenza Vaccination in the United States, 2005–2011,” published in PLOSOne, vaccination prevented a minimum of 1.1…
Study: MRI may help diagnose bipolar disorder
According to a study in Psychological Medicine, MRIs may help diagnose people with bipolar disorder. The researchers correctly differentiated bipolar patients from healthy individuals…
Study: Nearly 70% of Americans on prescription drugs
Nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, according to a study published by Mayo…
Survey: Nurses Spend 53% of Shift on Tasks Besides Patient Care
Survey: Nurses Spend 53% of Shift on Tasks Besides Patient Care
Thoughtful feedback loop: A nurse’s approach to personal and organizational improvement
As a nurse, your partnership with another in the Thoughtful Feedback Loop gives you the power to exponentially increase the rate at which you…
Understanding and managing alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Be sure your skills for caring for patients going through alcohol detoxification are up to date.
What Works: Improving documentation of restraints in the neuro ICU
Learn how one unit implemented their project, including outcomes and how to overcome barriers.
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