Baby pictures: Preserving precious moments in the NICU
For one nurse, taking pictures of preemies develops into an art form.
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May 2008 Vol. 3 No. 5
Beyond an interesting “read”
Nurse authors call on educators to incorporate IOM findings into education, practice.
Consider a career as a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse
In 2008, hospitals, extended-care facilities, and home-health agencies will face these regulatory and patient-care issues: (more…)
CRRT spells success against acute renal failure in critically ill patients
Why critically ill patients with acute renal failure need continuous renal replacement therapy.
Go ahead, make my day
A Nurses’ Week reminder to recognize nurses every day.
Joining the fight for safe staffing: Q&A with Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite
Interview by Michelle M. Artz, MA Last November, Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL) joined with Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) to introduce H.R. 4138, the RN Safe Staffing Act. H.R.…
Letters to the Editor – May 2008
Dimensions of pain distraction I read with applause “Assessing the seven dimensions of pain” in the February issue. I work in a large teaching institution in the Midwest,…
May 2008 e-Edition
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Nurse Researcher: A career, not just a job
For me, nursing has never been a “punch-the-time-clock” job; it’s a profession. Early on, I decided to always keep my career interesting. There are many ways to do…
Nursing Green teams: Volunteer today
By Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN At work, have you felt short of breath or nauseous from inhaling fumes from cleaners/sterilants/disinfectants? Do you and your patients want access to…
Opportunities in the Southern United States
No matter what your passion, the Southern region of the United States offers nearly every imaginable avenue to satisfy both your professional and personal dreams and goals. You…
PR, P4R, P4P, VBP. Connecting the dots with all of the “P’s”
Nursing’s role in pay for performance
Q&A with the Executive Director of AWHONN
In May, we celebrate Nurses’ Week, Women’s Health Week, and Mother’s Day. In the spirit of these celebrations, we asked Joseph C. Isaacs, CAE, Executive Director of the…
References – May 2008
American Nurse Today – May 2008 Complete References CRRT spells success against acute renal failure in critically ill patients Bell M, Granath F, Schon S, Ekbom A, Martling…
Stopping the silent progression of osteoporosis
An update on risk factors, prevention, and treatment.
Take Note – May 2008
One in four U.S. teenage girls has an STD According to a recent federal study, one in four American teenage girls has a sexually transmitted disease (STD), even…
Teaming up to improve the quality of surgical care
Using Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) to produce better patient outcomes
Unleash the healing power of pet therapy
A pet visit may do the trick for your patient.
Warfarin therapy and pharmacogenomics: A step toward personalized medicine
How genetic testing ensures that patients start warfarin therapy at their personal-best doses.
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