November 2014 Vol. 9 No. 11 Archives

November 2014 Vol. 9 No. 11

‘Smart’ drug not beneficial

November 13, 2014

The “smart” drug Modafinil, which many students take to improve their ability to study and increase exam success does not…

Bariatric surgeries compared

November 13, 2014

According to a study in JAMA Surgery, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass results in much greater weight loss and fewer reoperations…

Best practices for integrating technology into nurse communication processes

November 10, 2014

Communication within a hospital, health system, or clinic is profoundly important. When it breaks down, clinical outcomes may be affected…

Brushing up on mouth care for cancer patients with mucositis

November 10, 2014

Chemotherapy and radiation used to treat head and neck cancers, as well as high-dose chemotherapy given to stem-cell transplant patients,…

Caring for patients in respiratory failure

November 10, 2014

Respiratory failure is one of the most common reasons for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and a common…

Connecting leadership at the bedside to improvement

November 10, 2014

Now more than ever, the U.S. healthcare industry realizes that public scrutiny, payer analysis, and heightened government oversight are shining…

Creating high-performance interprofessional teams

November 10, 2014

Kate Summer, a nurse case manager on a telemetry unit, is leading an initiative to reduce the 30-day readmission rate…

Delivery of stem cell factor into cardiac muscle after MI may improve recovery

November 20, 2014

Delivering stem cell factor directly into damaged heart muscle after a heart attack may help repair and regenerate injured tissue,…

Do you hear what I hear? Combating alarm fatigue

November 10, 2014

As you enter your unit to begin your shift, a cacophony of alarms from multiple devices greets you. The cacophony…

Ebola resources

October 30, 2014

Access ebola-related resources from Nebraska Medicine and the American Nurses Association.

ECRI announces top technology hazards for 2015

November 26, 2014

The ECRI Institute has announced its Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2015, which include alarm hazards, mix-up of IV…

Evolution or revolution? Smartphone use in nursing practice

November 10, 2014

Since smartphones were introduced in 2002, a communications revolution has taken place. We talk on our smartphones, we text on…

FDA approves vaccine for meningococcal disease

October 30, 2014

On Oct. 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Trumenba, the first vaccine licensed in the United States…

From your ANA President and ANF Chair

November 10, 2014

We both have been fortunate to enjoy a long association with the American Nurses Foundation (ANF), the charitable and philanthropic…

High consumption of trans fat diminishes memory

November 20, 2014

A study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2014 found that high trans fat consumption is linked to…

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Issues up close

November 10, 2014

Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are increasing in number and in value to the healthcare delivery system. As more people…

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Leadership insights

November 10, 2014

As part of its initiative to recognize nurses in board leadership roles, the American Nurses Foundation interviewed Angela Barron McBride,…

Letter to the Editor – Creating high performance interprofessional teams

February 18, 2015

February 15, 2015 Lillee Gelinas, MSN, RN, FAAN Editor-In-Chief American Nurse Today myamericannurse.com Dear Editor, I am writing in response…

New guidelines for stroke prevention

October 30, 2014

Read “Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Stroke: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals” From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association”.

New guidelines for treating cancer of the esophagus

November 13, 2014

The November 2014 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery includes practice guidelines on the use of multimodality treatment for…

November 2014 e-Edition

November 10, 2014

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Nursing practice and work environment

November 10, 2014

A patient was admitted to the hospital for uncontrolled diabetes. A nurse taking care of her checked her blood glucose…

Obstructive sleep apnea treatments may improve depression

November 26, 2014

According to a study in PLOS Medicine, treatment for obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure or mandibular advancement…

Preconception folic acid supplementation reduces SGA at birth

November 26, 2014

A meta-analysis in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG) reports that taking folic acid before conception significantly…

Staying healthy: Advice for telehealth nurses

November 10, 2014

Telehealth, telemedicine, and home-based telehealth work have grown dramatically in recent years. These programs enable nurses to provide patient care remotely…

Stroke in a child with sickle cell anemia

November 10, 2014

Adrienne Johnson, age 5, is admitted to the general pediatric unit. She has sickle cell anemia (hemoglobin SS subtype) and…

Study questions routine use of oxygen in MI

November 20, 2014

A study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2014 found that at 6 months, patients with ST segment…

Synchronicity: Meeting Mother Teresa

November 10, 2014

In 1981, I attended the International Conference of Nurses meeting in Los Angeles. I took this opportunity to visit a…

Travel nursing, anyone?

November 10, 2014

If you’ve been working as a nurse for more than a minute, chances are you’ve heard the term travel nurse…

Using mobile technology to engage nursing staff

November 10, 2014

I’ve seen plenty of changes during my 30 years in nursing and healthcare settings. I’ve also experienced many different work…

What you need to know about electronic documentation

November 10, 2014

Electronic health records (EHRs) are here to stay. Beginning January 1, 2014, all public and private healthcare providers were required…

What’s new in anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation?

November 10, 2014

Mrs. Muriel H, age 78, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with GI bleeding. She has a 5-year history of…

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