With quick thinking and immediate action, you can save this patient.
March 2007 Vol. 2 Num. 3
Add a dash of spice to your recipe for health
10 tasty ways to improve your health.
Attaining Magnet status
The authors explain the program that has brought Magnet success to seven hospitals – so far.
Before blowing the whistle, learn to protect yourself
Don’t let fear of reprisal stop you from reporting serious misconduct.
Body contouring: Shaping the future of patients with an obese past
Massive weight loss leaves lots of excess skin. See how plastic surgery can help.
Brief overview of ANA political action committee
Why political advocacy? The American Nurses Association’s (ANA’s) ability to advance our legislative agenda at the Federal level depends on…
Capnography: A vital sign for the 21st century
Unlike traditional vital signs, capnography yields clear, specific information about the patient’s condition and quickly alerts you to life-threatening disturbances.
Care during crisis
ANA brings nurses, experts together to shape practice policy during disasters
Exploring intimacy and mystery in egg tempera
Years of nursing experience provide wellsprings of artistic ideas for Lora Abrador.
Letters to the Editor – March 2007
Personal experience with “Last breath” I found the article “Last breath: The ethics of pharmacologic paralysis” in the January issue…
Making resolutions, making meaningful changes
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? If so, how’s your resolve holding up? According to researchers, after 1 month,…
March 2007 e-Edition
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Retail-based clinics: New option for nurses
Someone who feels ill has two options: He can call his physician’s office and make an appointment—maybe for the same…
Safe patient handling and movement in home healthcare settings
Home health settings present a challenging health care environment for home healthcare workers who perform patient movement and handling activities,…
Selecting lifts for patients with special needs
Learn how to keep four types of special-needs patients mobile and keep yourself injury-free.
Six hot drugs for today and beyond
What you need to know about six high-impact drugs.
Take Note – March 2007
Previous hospital-room occupants may spread MRSA and VRE The risk of acquiring methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)…
Taking a seat at ANA’s policy-making table
I am looking forward to 2007 being another banner year for the American Nurses Association (ANA) as we continue our…
The five P’s spell positive outcomes for ARDS patients
Protect your ARDS patients from danger with perfusion, positioning, protective lung ventilation, protocol weaning, and prevention of complications.
Using our gold mine to compensate for our deficit
The imbalance between supply and demand in the nursing profession is old news by now. We’ve all heard the numbers,…
What have you done for you lately?
For your own good, take time for yourself.
Why must I make a service commitment?
During my senior year of nursing school, I tried to do everything right to prepare for my first nursing job.…
