Nothing is more important to the patient’s outcome than properly performed chest compressions.
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March 2014 Vol. 9 No. 3
When a 2 acuity rating isn’t truly a 2
To help ensure military veterans get appropriate diagnosis and treatment, ask patients if they’ve ever served in the military.
To reinvent health care, we need down-to-earth help and a roll-up-your sleeves kind of hope.
Exercise training reduces the risk for subsequent all-cause mortality or all-cause hospitalization in women by 26%, compared with 10% in men, according to a study in JACC: Heart…
The second annual International Home Care Nurses Organization Conference, Sept. 23-26 in Singapore, has released a call for abstracts. Deadline is April 1. Read more.
A study shows this method helps educators focus on topics the patient doesn’t fully grasp.
On March 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed marketing of the first device as a preventative treatment for migraine headaches. This is also the first…
On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Impavido (miltefosine) to treat a tropical disease called leishmaniasis. Read more.
On March 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first implantable device for people 18 and older with severe or profound sensorineural hearing loss of…
Let’s continue advocating to meet healthcare needs.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released “Policy Perspectives: Competition and the Regulation of Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs),” which cautions against legislators and policymakers taking actions that limit…
Putting knowledge into practice on the path to healthy aging
A positive work environment and nurse satisfaction can improve nurse retention.
Using this method can help your goal become a reality and allow you to achieve your potential.
ANA unveils new Framework for Measuring Nurses’ Contributions to Care Coordination.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Leadership Institute is designed to enhance leadership knowledge and professional skills to prepare nurses for career advancement. At ANA, we believe enhancing leadership…
As nurses, we know how to check blood pressure, administer medications, and counsel patients about healthy living. But let’s face it—some of us don’t practice what we preach.…
How to convince senior executives that the Magnet journey is well worth the expense
A type of dialysis, MARS removes toxins and replaces lost liver functions.
Pam has worked the night shift for more than 30 years. Over the last 3 years, she has lost 100 lb—and kept it off. She describes the challenging…
This five-step program empowers staff to change unit culture and improve patient safety.
Remember the last time you had a loose button? Maybe you thought about stopping to sew it on, but never did. Then the button fell off and you…
A team approach reduces rates of major complications for complex spinal reconstructive surgery by two thirds, according to a report in Spine Deformity. The three main features are:…
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that potential harm from antibiotic resistance can be reduced through formal programs to improve antibiotic prescribing…
A study in Nursing Research found that 40% of patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD) reported fatigue more than 3 days a week lasting more than one…
Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes may be at risk for early atherosclerosis during midlife before the onset of diabetes and metabolic diseases, according to a study in…
According to a study in Psychoneuroendocrinology, a positive self-esteem can buffer adults older than 60 years against health threats. Researchers found that if an individual’s self-esteem decreased, cortisol…
According to a study in Stroke, many U.S. women don’t know most of the warning signs of stroke. Of the 1,205 women in the telephone survey, 51% identified…
Learn about the tools and mechanisms that foster an autonomous nursing staff.
It may be time to refresh your nursing career to the latest “version.”
The nurse’s high index of suspicion helps halt a life-threatening emergency.
Optimization modeling moves decision-making from a “what-if” to a “what’s-best” solution.
6 surprising best resuscitation practices
Nothing is more important to the patient’s outcome than properly performed chest compressions.
A new patient-acuity tool promotes equitable nurse-patient assignments
When a 2 acuity rating isn’t truly a 2
A powerful question: “Have you ever served in the military?”
To help ensure military veterans get appropriate diagnosis and treatment, ask patients if they’ve ever served in the military.
A roll-up-your-sleeves kind of hope
To reinvent health care, we need down-to-earth help and a roll-up-your sleeves kind of hope.
Benefits of exercise training in heart failure
Exercise training reduces the risk for subsequent all-cause mortality or all-cause hospitalization in women by 26%, compared with 10% in men, according to a…
Call for abstracts for home care conference
The second annual International Home Care Nurses Organization Conference, Sept. 23-26 in Singapore, has released a call for abstracts. Deadline is April 1. Read…
Can teach-back reduce hospital readmissions?
A study shows this method helps educators focus on topics the patient doesn’t fully grasp.
FDA allows marketing of first device to prevent migraine headaches
On March 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed marketing of the first device as a preventative treatment for migraine headaches. This…
FDA approves Impavido to treat leishmaniasis
On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Impavido (miltefosine) to treat a tropical disease called leishmaniasis. Read more.
FDA approves new implantable hearing device
On March 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first implantable device for people 18 and older with severe or profound…
FTC supports APRN practice in new report
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released “Policy Perspectives: Competition and the Regulation of Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs),” which cautions against legislators and policymakers…
How Magnet® designation affects nurse retention: An evidence-based research project
A positive work environment and nurse satisfaction can improve nurse retention.
Improve your career with the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle
Using this method can help your goal become a reality and allow you to achieve your potential.
Leadership insights
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Leadership Institute is designed to enhance leadership knowledge and professional skills to prepare nurses for career advancement. At ANA,…
Living a healthy lifestyle
As nurses, we know how to check blood pressure, administer medications, and counsel patients about healthy living. But let’s face it—some of us don’t…
Making the case for Magnet® designation to the C-suite
How to convince senior executives that the Magnet journey is well worth the expense
MARS®: The new frontier in treating acute liver failure
A type of dialysis, MARS removes toxins and replaces lost liver functions.
Nutrition for night-shift nurses
Pam has worked the night shift for more than 30 years. Over the last 3 years, she has lost 100 lb—and kept it off.…
On the CUSP: How to implement a comprehensive unit-based safety program
This five-step program empowers staff to change unit culture and improve patient safety.
One-on-one meetings: The stitch in time that saves nine
Remember the last time you had a loose button? Maybe you thought about stopping to sew it on, but never did. Then the button…
Protocol reduces complications for complex spinal surgery
A team approach reduces rates of major complications for complex spinal reconstructive surgery by two thirds, according to a report in Spine Deformity. The…
Study: CDC says improved antibiotic prescribing would reduce resistance
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that potential harm from antibiotic resistance can be reduced through formal programs…
Study: Fatigue common in CHD
A study in Nursing Research found that 40% of patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD) reported fatigue more than 3 days a week…
Study: Gestational diabetes may increase risk for atherosclerosis later in midlife
Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes may be at risk for early atherosclerosis during midlife before the onset of diabetes and metabolic diseases, according…
Study: Positive self-esteem protects older adults from health problems
According to a study in Psychoneuroendocrinology, a positive self-esteem can buffer adults older than 60 years against health threats. Researchers found that if an…
Study: U.S. women don’t know most stroke warning signs
According to a study in Stroke, many U.S. women don’t know most of the warning signs of stroke. Of the 1,205 women in the…
Sustaining a shared governance organization
Learn about the tools and mechanisms that foster an autonomous nursing staff.
Ten tips to help you reboot your nursing career
It may be time to refresh your nursing career to the latest “version.”
Touch and go for a patient with a pneumothorax
The nurse’s high index of suspicion helps halt a life-threatening emergency.
What we can learn about scheduling from the airline and package-delivery industries
Optimization modeling moves decision-making from a “what-if” to a “what’s-best” solution.