October 2006 Vol. 1 Num. 1 Archives

October 2006 Vol. 1 Num. 1

Adventures in virtual meetings

October 11, 2006

Tired 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 breathing

October 11, 2006

Many 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 confidence

October 11, 2006

Do 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 courage

October 11, 2006

Do 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, 2006

A 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 finds

October 11, 2006

In 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 delegation

October 11, 2006

ANA and NCSBN team up to create a joint statement on delegation.

How do you look?

October 11, 2006

Recently, 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…

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Introducing the new voice of nurses

October 11, 2006

Welcome 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 pegging

October 11, 2006

Forgetting is frustrating. To make memorizing fun, “peg” each item on your to-do list.

Microalbumin: Little test, big payoff

October 11, 2006

The 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 beyond

October 11, 2006

Nursing 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 communication

October 11, 2006

Nurses 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 disaster

October 11, 2006

The 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 overcrowding

October 11, 2006

Serious 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 attention

October 11, 2006

Flu season approaches. Protect yourself and your patients by getting immunized.

Take Note – October 2006

October 11, 2006

CDC 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 legacy continues

October 11, 2006

A new era unfolds.

The magnetic draw of information technology

October 11, 2006

With 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…