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October 2011 Vol. 6 No. 10
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has long supported nurse-specific measures in health IT
A study, published by BMC Public Health, that examined data from 1970-2007 has found that the excess mortality of never-married compared to married people has “steadily increased.” Read…
The authors share how they defused horizontal violence in their ED.
Learn what you can do to manage this devastating effect of cancer treatment.
“Federal panel recommends against prostate cancer screening.” This news headline may have given some nurses a sense of déjà vu, and not for the best reasons. The recommendation…
Learn the value of a genetic history and resources for how to conduct one.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Juvisync (sitagliptin and simvastatin), the first combination drug to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol in one tablet. Read…
I have been a critical care nurse since 2008. In our unit, patients have call lights, and of course, patients and families want them answered immediately. My practice…
An Institute of Medicine report (IOM) recommends that federal agencies develop a new front-of-package nutrition rating system that graphically tells calorie counts by service size and a “point”…
Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, writes a thought-provoking article on the culture of nursing.
The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN) has published fives article on how to create a culture of safety. Read more.
Of artichokes and angry patients I agree with the premise of Rossiter and Lazoritz’s article, “Of Artichokes and Angry Patients” that nurses are often the recipients of displaced…
Don’t miss the opportunity to practice your arterial blood gas interpretation skills.
A study has shown that soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase (sFlt-1)/placental growth factor (PlGF) ratio, already used for assessing preeclampsia, helps identify women with the condition who are at…
Nurses know best when it comes to care coordination.
Overall, Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) were consistent with treatment provided to 870 nursing facility residents aged 65 and older, making it a useful tool for ensuring…
Learn how to detect and manage pain in patients who may not respond to pain in expected ways.
Although seizures are scary for the child, parents, and bystanders, most pediatric seizures can be controlled or eliminated.
Should healthcare workers be required to obtain flu vaccines? The author presents both sides of the issue.
How should patients learn about an error?
ANA addresses nurse-specific measures in health IT
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has long supported nurse-specific measures in health IT
Cancer survival remains higher in married compared to unmarried
A study, published by BMC Public Health, that examined data from 1970-2007 has found that the excess mortality of never-married compared to married people…
Defeating horizontal violence in the emergency department
The authors share how they defused horizontal violence in their ED.
Evidence-based interventions for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Learn what you can do to manage this devastating effect of cancer treatment.
Evidence-based practice in healthcare: Is it on shaky ground?
“Federal panel recommends against prostate cancer screening.” This news headline may have given some nurses a sense of déjà vu, and not for the…
Family history as a genetic assessment tool: Where are the resources?
Learn the value of a genetic history and resources for how to conduct one.
FDA approves first combination tablet to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Juvisync (sitagliptin and simvastatin), the first combination drug to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol…
From our readers…How my bad experiences with call lights formed my nursing practice
I have been a critical care nurse since 2008. In our unit, patients have call lights, and of course, patients and families want them…
IOM report recommends new nutrition rating system
An Institute of Medicine report (IOM) recommends that federal agencies develop a new front-of-package nutrition rating system that graphically tells calorie counts by service…
Nursing culture: Time for a paradigm shift
Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, writes a thought-provoking article on the culture of nursing.
OJIN releases articles on how to create a culture of safety
The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN) has published fives article on how to create a culture of safety. Read more.
Our Readers Respond
Of artichokes and angry patients I agree with the premise of Rossiter and Lazoritz’s article, “Of Artichokes and Angry Patients” that nurses are often…
Perfecting your acid-base balancing act
Don’t miss the opportunity to practice your arterial blood gas interpretation skills.
Test helps identify preeclampsia women at risk for imminent delivery
A study has shown that soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase (sFlt-1)/placental growth factor (PlGF) ratio, already used for assessing preeclampsia, helps identify women with the…
Treatment consistent with POLST orders in nursing facilities
Overall, Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) were consistent with treatment provided to 870 nursing facility residents aged 65 and older, making it a…
Understanding pain in patients with intellectual disabilities
Learn how to detect and manage pain in patients who may not respond to pain in expected ways.
Understanding seizures in children
Although seizures are scary for the child, parents, and bystanders, most pediatric seizures can be controlled or eliminated.
Viewpoint: Global healthcare worker influenza vaccination: To mandate or not to mandate
Should healthcare workers be required to obtain flu vaccines? The author presents both sides of the issue.