March 2012 Vol. 7 No. 3 Archives

March 2012 Vol. 7 No. 3

JAMA: Use of anesthesia services for GI endoscopies increased substantially

March 11, 2012

A study in JAMA found that use of anesthesia services for gastrointestinal endoscopies and colonoscopies “increased substantially” between 2003 and 2009. Anesthesia use was mostly in low-risk patients…

Accountability: A concept worth revisiting

March 11, 2012

Where a culture of accountability exists, people do what they say they’ll do. This article describes how to promote accountability.

Advances in blood transfusion

March 11, 2012

Ongoing research, development, and vigilance initiatives are designed to make blood components safer and more easily available.

Attitude: The power of human energy

March 11, 2012

Our thoughts, feelings, and disposition influence other people, not just because people see and read our facial expressions or body language, but because thoughts themselves are energy.

Breaking competitive barriers: The Colorado Magnet® Collaborative

March 11, 2012

A regional collaborative allows sharing of best practices and nurtures professional nursing. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member?…

Environment, health, & safety

March 11, 2012

Nurses can play a key role in preventing sharps injuries by modeling good sharps safety practices and advocating for safer sharps policies. This article is available to American…

FDA approves first generic versions of Boniva

March 11, 2012

On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Boniva (ibandronate) tablets, used to treat osteoporosis. Read more

FDA approves Omontys for anemia in dialysis patients

March 11, 2014

On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Omontys (peginesatide) to treat anemia in adult patients who had chronic kidney disease and are on dialysis. Read…

FDA releases draft guidance documents on tobacco

March 11, 2012

On March 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two draft guideline documents “to help fight the tobacco epidemic.” The first document provides guidance on how…

FDA seeks advice on metal-on-metal hip replacements

March 11, 2012

On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a two-day expert advisory panel meeting on metal-on-metal hip replacement systems will take place June 27-28.…

Four steps to preparing irresistible presentations

March 11, 2012

The secrets of successful presentations: reflecting on your practice, making the most of your individual presenting style, organizing your thoughts, and finding the right mentor.

Headlines from the Hill

March 11, 2012

By taking part in ANA’s Lobby Day, nurses can join forces to educate elected officials on the critical issues facing nursing today. This article is available to American…

Issues up close

March 11, 2012

Optimal patient care requires all members of the interprofessional team to communicate and participate at their best. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ…

Keeping your compassion

March 11, 2012

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of your shift when you make a mistake in the care you’re providing—and you wonder, “Am I losing my compassion?”…

Lack of sleep increases calorie intake

March 11, 2012

Researchers at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 conference presented a study that showed insufficient sleep increases calorie intake by 549 kcal/day…

Let’s put an end to bullying and lateral violence.

March 11, 2012

Despite an emphasis on teamwork, respect, and compassion among nurses, bullying and lateral violence continue within our profession. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and…

Magnet FAQs

March 11, 2012

If your organization has decided to embark on the Magnet journey or has already earned Magnet recognition, you might be interested in answers to the frequently asked questions…

Preventing organ damage from hypertensive crisis

March 11, 2012

A recent stroke, a history of hypertension and renal disease, and a sudden surge in blood pressure alert caregivers to a patient’s hypertensive urgency.

Quick-reference I.V. tools reduce stress in ICU nurses

March 11, 2012

Condensed I.V. reference sheets, cards, and charts save time, improve accuracy, and make I.V. drug administration less stressful in one surgical/trauma ICU.

Reaching escape velocity

March 11, 2012

Reaching escape velocity will allow us to control our destiny as nurses and change health care for the future.

Recession, reform, redesignation—oh my!

March 11, 2012

Discover the strategies some nurse leaders used to engage staff nurses in their hospital’s Magnet redesignation drive. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ…

RN workforce ‘bubble’ predicted to burst

March 11, 2012

Writing in The New England Journal of Medicine, nursing workforce experts state that the recent increase in the RN workforce is “largely a temporary bubble that is likely…

Shared governance aids compliance with Magnet® model sources of evidence

March 11, 2012

Of the five Magnet® model components, the shared governance (SG) process most closely aligns with exemplary professional practice and structural empowerment. A strong culture of accountability and governance…

Study: Pay for performance doesn’t affect 30-day mortality

March 11, 2012

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that the hospital-based, pay-for-performance program Medicare Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration failed to reduce 30-day mortality. Read More.

The beat goes on: A pacemaker primer

March 11, 2012

With the growing use of cardiac pacemakers, it’s time to refresh your knowledge of pacemaker basics. This article describes types of pacemakers, reviews pacemaker codes, and helps you…

Top 10 care essentials for ventilator patients

March 11, 2012

In a wide variety of settings, nurses are increasingly likely to care for patients on mechanical ventilators. Let’s assume you’re one of them. What do you need to…

Using teach-back for patient education and self-management

March 11, 2012

The teach-back technique helps you assess how well your patient understands the teaching points you’ve covered.

JAMA: Use of anesthesia services for GI endoscopies increased substantially

A study in JAMA found that use of anesthesia services for gastrointestinal endoscopies and colonoscopies “increased substantially” between 2003 and 2009. Anesthesia use was…

Accountability: A concept worth revisiting

Where a culture of accountability exists, people do what they say they’ll do. This article describes how to promote accountability.

Advances in blood transfusion

Ongoing research, development, and vigilance initiatives are designed to make blood components safer and more easily available.

Attitude: The power of human energy

Our thoughts, feelings, and disposition influence other people, not just because people see and read our facial expressions or body language, but because thoughts…

Breaking competitive barriers: The Colorado Magnet® Collaborative

A regional collaborative allows sharing of best practices and nurtures professional nursing. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers…

Environment, health, & safety

Nurses can play a key role in preventing sharps injuries by modeling good sharps safety practices and advocating for safer sharps policies. This article…

FDA approves first generic versions of Boniva

On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Boniva (ibandronate) tablets, used to treat osteoporosis. Read…

FDA approves Omontys for anemia in dialysis patients

On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Omontys (peginesatide) to treat anemia in adult patients who had chronic kidney disease…

FDA releases draft guidance documents on tobacco

On March 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two draft guideline documents “to help fight the tobacco epidemic.” The first document…

FDA seeks advice on metal-on-metal hip replacements

On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a two-day expert advisory panel meeting on metal-on-metal hip replacement systems will…

Four steps to preparing irresistible presentations

The secrets of successful presentations: reflecting on your practice, making the most of your individual presenting style, organizing your thoughts, and finding the right…

Headlines from the Hill

By taking part in ANA’s Lobby Day, nurses can join forces to educate elected officials on the critical issues facing nursing today. This article…

Issues up close

Optimal patient care requires all members of the interprofessional team to communicate and participate at their best. This article is available to American Nurses…

Keeping your compassion

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of your shift when you make a mistake in the care you’re providing—and you wonder, “Am…

Lack of sleep increases calorie intake

Let’s put an end to bullying and lateral violence.

Despite an emphasis on teamwork, respect, and compassion among nurses, bullying and lateral violence continue within our profession. This article is available to American…

Magnet FAQs

If your organization has decided to embark on the Magnet journey or has already earned Magnet recognition, you might be interested in answers to…

Preventing organ damage from hypertensive crisis

A recent stroke, a history of hypertension and renal disease, and a sudden surge in blood pressure alert caregivers to a patient’s hypertensive urgency.

Quick-reference I.V. tools reduce stress in ICU nurses

Condensed I.V. reference sheets, cards, and charts save time, improve accuracy, and make I.V. drug administration less stressful in one surgical/trauma ICU.

Reaching escape velocity

Reaching escape velocity will allow us to control our destiny as nurses and change health care for the future.

Recession, reform, redesignation—oh my!

Discover the strategies some nurse leaders used to engage staff nurses in their hospital’s Magnet redesignation drive. This article is available to American Nurses…

RN workforce ‘bubble’ predicted to burst

Writing in The New England Journal of Medicine, nursing workforce experts state that the recent increase in the RN workforce is “largely a temporary…

Shared governance aids compliance with Magnet® model sources of evidence

Of the five Magnet® model components, the shared governance (SG) process most closely aligns with exemplary professional practice and structural empowerment. A strong culture…

Study: Pay for performance doesn’t affect 30-day mortality

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that the hospital-based, pay-for-performance program Medicare Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration failed to reduce…

The beat goes on: A pacemaker primer

With the growing use of cardiac pacemakers, it’s time to refresh your knowledge of pacemaker basics. This article describes types of pacemakers, reviews pacemaker…