Adventures in virtual meetingsOctober 11, 2006Tired of unproductive staff meetings held at inconvenient times? Had it up to here with being interrupted when trying to express your opinion? Maybe it’s time to explore…
Airway pressure release ventilation: A boost for spontaneous breathingOctober 11, 2006Many clinicians are using this mechanical ventilation mode to help reduce lung damage, pneumonia, and other complications of ventilation. Find out how it works, when it’s indicated, how…
Calculating I.V. drip rates with confidenceOctober 11, 2006Do you sometimes have trouble remembering the equation you learned for calculating I.V. drip rates? This article presents a simplified equation that can make calculations quicker and easier…
Cultivating personal courageOctober 11, 2006Do you see yourself as a victim? Are you hesitant to speak up, even with your well-being at stake? Learn how to be braver and overcome everyday challenges…
Differentiating diabetes complications: What’s your call?October 11, 2006A patient who collapsed at home arrives at the hospital with a blood glucose level off the charts, plus extreme thirst and polyuria. Think his diagnosis is cut…
Drug errors harm 1.5 million people each year, report findsOctober 11, 2006In a new report, the Institute of Medicine concludes that at least 25% of harmful adverse drug events are preventable, and recommends specific preventive actions for nurses and…
Getting a clearer picture on delegationOctober 11, 2006ANA and NCSBN team up to create a joint statement on delegation.
How do you look?October 11, 2006Recently, I rushed to the emergency department (ED) at my local hospital to meet a relative who’d been taken there by ambulance. When I arrived, in my desperation…
Introducing the new voice of nursesOctober 11, 2006Welcome to the premier issue of American Nurse Today—the official journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the new voice for today’s nurses in all specialties and…
Memory peggingOctober 11, 2006Forgetting is frustrating. To make memorizing fun, “peg” each item on your to-do list.
Microalbumin: Little test, big payoffOctober 11, 2006The earlier renal disease is detected, the better. That’s why the microalbumin test is so important for patients with certain chronic conditions.
Nursing – today and beyondOctober 11, 2006Nursing is in the midst of revolutionary changes. How are these changes affecting the profession today—and how are they likely to affect it in the future? For the…
Nursing’s ethical commitment to effective patient communicationOctober 11, 2006Nurses need more than solid technical skills to provide ethical care. A recent AMA Ethical Force Program report casts a spotlight on effective patient communication as an essential…
Preparing for disasterOctober 11, 2006The power shuts down…the phones go dead…an explosion at a nearby nuclear power plant sends a dozen critically injured victims to your hospital. What actions should you take?…
Putting an end to patient overcrowdingOctober 11, 2006Serious patient-flow problems call for more than just quick fixes. In some facilities, the culture must be transformed before patient bottlenecks can be banished. Read about one hospital’s…
Seasonal influenza immunization for healthcare workers gains attentionOctober 11, 2006Flu season approaches. Protect yourself and your patients by getting immunized.
Take Note – October 2006October 11, 2006CDC recommends annual flu shots for children ages 2 to 4 For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is endorsing yearly flu shots…
The magnetic draw of information technologyOctober 11, 2006With a shrinking workforce and more complex healthcare, how can nurses raise the bar on clinical excellence? One hospital uses health information technology to improve efficiency and reduce…
This nurse writes exceptional verseOctober 11, 2006Nurse Cortney Davis creates deeply moving poems from the pain and pathos that caregivers encounter every day.
