AMERICAN NURSE TODAY WINS FIVE ASHPE AWARDS
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June 2013 Vol. 8 No. 6
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,…
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…
Ethics is not punitive
Leah Curtin writes about finding your passion.
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…
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; and patient education.
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.
From our readers: The guilt suicide leaves behind
Dedicated to John, who was loved by so many
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 defusing a person who is being disruptive.
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…
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,…
June 2013 electronic issue
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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…
Quiz Time
Which of the following is an advantage of a dry-suction chest drainage system? a. Lower levels of suction pressure b.…
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 to keep them safe and the environment healthy.
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…
Study: Atrial fib associated with memory problems
A longitudinal study study published by Neurology found that people who are 65 years or older and have atrial fibrillation…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
