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March 2009 Vol. 4 No. 3
In her dream, a young pediatric nurse answered the phone at the nurses’ station and was told to go to the lobby where a gravely ill patient was…
Many of us have lasting memories of a few special patients. For me, Joe is one of those patients. The day he was admitted, Joe was one of…
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Between 30% and 50% of adults admitted to U.S. hospitals are malnourished. This article explains how to provide nourishment while achieving better outcomes and shorter hospital stays.
Review these excerpts from anew book on genetics and ethics in health and nursing.
Protect your neutropenic patients from life-threatening infections.
The last several months of economic upheaval bring back memories of the 1980s and 1990s when many organizations reduced their workforces in anticipation of payment changes. In the…
Avoiding the dangers of I.V. phenytoin As an infusion nurse specialist, I’d like to add some information to and clarify some points in “Phenytoin: Keep patients in the…
Discover how the road to nursing excellence can also improve other departments.
National Priorities give guidelines for the transformation in health care.
Most elderly men don’t know they are at risk for osteoporosis-and they probably won’t find out until a nurse tells them.
A study compares two approached to high-tech teaching.
The chief programs officer explains ANA’s position on safe staffing.
This update explains the state of legislated staffing solutions – state by state.
Preventing the slips, trips, and falls of healthcare workers.
Recognize and reverse this medical emergency.
A monthly round-up of clinical and practice news and alerts.
What’s in a title? Protecting the title of “nurse.”
A word about patients’ psychic experiences: Listen
In her dream, a young pediatric nurse answered the phone at the nurses’ station and was told to go to the lobby where a…
Acts of kindness
Many of us have lasting memories of a few special patients. For me, Joe is one of those patients. The day he was admitted,…
Additional Infomation for Formula for success (March 2009)
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Formula for success: Deliver enteral nutrition using best practices
Between 30% and 50% of adults admitted to U.S. hospitals are malnourished. This article explains how to provide nourishment while achieving better outcomes and…
Genetics and ethics in health care and nursing
Review these excerpts from anew book on genetics and ethics in health and nursing.
Keeping neutropenic patients safe
Protect your neutropenic patients from life-threatening infections.
Layoffs: Is the sky really falling?
The last several months of economic upheaval bring back memories of the 1980s and 1990s when many organizations reduced their workforces in anticipation of…
Letters to the Editor – March 2009
Avoiding the dangers of I.V. phenytoin As an infusion nurse specialist, I’d like to add some information to and clarify some points in “Phenytoin:…
Magnet journey creates parallel paths
Discover how the road to nursing excellence can also improve other departments.
National Priorities – a guide for nursing pratice
National Priorities give guidelines for the transformation in health care.
Osteoporosis-not just for women
Most elderly men don’t know they are at risk for osteoporosis-and they probably won’t find out until a nurse tells them.
Providing effective patient teaching on the Internet
A study compares two approached to high-tech teaching.
Safe Staffing: Evidence demonstrated daily
The chief programs officer explains ANA’s position on safe staffing.
Seeking staffing solutions
This update explains the state of legislated staffing solutions – state by state.
Slips, trips, and falls of healthcare workers
Preventing the slips, trips, and falls of healthcare workers.