June 2016 Vol. 11 No. 6 Archives

June 2016 Vol. 11 No. 6

Exploring health policy: Federal Register rules, regulations, and notices

June 7, 2016

Government health policy has an impact on nearly every aspect of healthcare delivery. It drives payment methodology, influences the…

FDA approvals

June 7, 2016

On June 1, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Netspot, the first kit for the preparation of gallium Ga…

Leading through loss: Lessons for healthcare leaders

June 7, 2016

One of the most painful experiences for any parent is the death of a child. The family is deeply affected…

Mentoring 101: What you need to know about nurturing new nurses

June 7, 2016

“I will be your mentor.” I was fortunate to hear these five words early in my career. As nursing becomes…

Obesity may affect quality of care in nursing home

June 7, 2016

A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that nursing homes that admit more morbidly obese residents…

Optimizing social outcomes through stroke support groups

June 7, 2016

The burden that strokes have on patients and society is tremendous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Practicing emotional intelligence may help reduce lateral violence

June 6, 2016

It’s been a stressful day at work — nothing new. Your patient fell, an I.V. line became occluded right when…

Promoting dietary wellness in toddlers: Helping caregivers overcome barriers

June 7, 2016

Nutrition can have a positive or negative impact on health throughout the entire lifespan. Proper diet and nutrition is always…

Psychiatric assessment strategies for inpatients: Resources with a purpose

June 7, 2016

Adults with psychiatric conditions who are admitted as inpatients need to be assessed carefully to ensure they receive the best possible care. Although staff nurses don’t…

Quality: A moral primer

June 7, 2016

Research reports that one in three deaths in the United States is due to medical error, much of which is…

Restrictions on CRNA practice do not improve patient safety

June 7, 2016

A study in Medical Care reports that scope of practice restrictions and physician requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)…

The ABCs of COPD

June 9, 2016

“I am a 59-year-old female recently diagnosed with Stage 2 COPD and chronic bronchitis. I smoked for 22 years. I…

What Works: Developing professionalism and leadership in new nurses

June 7, 2016

Nursing is a dynamic profession, requiring enhanced professionalism and leadership skills to deal with the increased complexity of the healthcare…

What you need to know about safe opioid prescribing

June 7, 2016

In an attempt to halt the current epidemic of overdose deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…

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