September 2010 Vol. 5 No. 9 Archives

September 2010 Vol. 5 No. 9

Creating a self-sustaining professional culture of quality

September 11, 2010

To earn Magnet redesignation, a hospital must be able to sustain a professional culture of quality. A nurse leader at one hospital describes how her nursing staff has…

Detecting cardiac injury with telemetry

September 11, 2010

With multi-lead telemetry monitoring, a nurse detects dangerous changes in her patient’s heart rhythm, permitting quick action before an acute MI does permanent damage.

Detecting, managing, and preventing pulmonary embolism

September 11, 2010

Pulmonary embolism (PE) kills about 25% of those it strikes. This article explains how deep vein thrombosis (DVT) sets the stage for PE and describes how to assess,…

Editorial

September 11, 2010

I always loved taking care of patients. It was fun, exciting, intellectually stimulating, and rewarding. To this day, I remember special patients and keep in touch with the…

Help reduce the toll of seasonal influenza by receiving, administering, teaching about, or encouraging seasonal influenza vaccination. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.…

Final National Sample Survey results released

September 11, 2010

Access the findings from the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses here. The report notes there were an estimated 3,063,162 licensed registered nurses living in the United…

From Your ANA President

September 11, 2010

November 6, 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. ANA’s new president reviews the progress made in reducing bloodborne pathogen exposures over the…

Giving a neuromuscular blocking agent early in ARDS may improve survival

September 11, 2010

According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, administering a neuromuscular blocking agent for 48 hours at the onset of severe Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome…

Headlines from the Hill

September 11, 2010

ANA’s Lobby Day gave nurses the chance to meet congressional representatives and lobby in support of issues important to nursing.

Helping patients adhere to a gluten-free diet

September 11, 2010

Avoiding gluten isn’t easy. Here’s what you need to know to keep patients compliant with a gluten-free diet.

Hospira infusers recalled

September 11, 2010

On Sept. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of the Hospira Symbiq One-Channel and Two-Channel Infusers because of the potential of the device to…

How to create an effective poster presentation

September 11, 2010

Start early, plan carefully, and strive for clarity and simplicity. These are the keys to creating a poster presentation that wows conference attendees.

Issues up close

September 11, 2010

To increase health literacy, we need to educate patients and consumers about health issues in a more meaningful, individualized, and patient-oriented way.

Magnet Profiles

September 11, 2010

The Magnet Profiles section in this issue highlights various aspects of the Magnet Recognition Program® and provides information about specific Magnet facilities across the country. Magnet organizations are…

Managing chronic pain in the elderly

September 11, 2010

Chronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.

Michelle Obama, Mary Wakefield discuss Affordable Care Act

September 11, 2010

First Lady Michelle Obama and Mary Wakefield, PhD, RN, Administrator for the Health Resources and Services Administration held a conference call on Sept. 28 with nurses from across…

Nursing peer review: Raising the bar on quality

September 11, 2010

A nursing peer-review process at a Magnet hospital drives exemplary outcomes and promotes a more professional environment.

Nursing’s role in healthcare reform

September 11, 2010

The 2010 healthcare reform act (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA) gives nurses new opportunities to deliver care and play an integral role in leading change.…

Our Readers Respond

September 11, 2010

Mindfulness practice Thank you, Dr. Cipriano, for your editorial on mindfulness practice to assist in the grief process (“Breath at the belly,” July 2010). A long-time Buddhist, I…

Polycystic ovary syndrome: A threat to appearance, menstruation, and fertility

September 11, 2010

Affecting 1 in 10 U.S. females, this distressing condition can be treated, though not cured. Your compassionate care and on-point teaching can make a big difference to patients.

Protect yourself and your patients with vaccination

September 11, 2010

Why is immunization so crucial for nurses? Which vaccinations should all nurses get? Find out with this educational handout focusing on national efforts to reduce vaccine-preventable disease through…

Quantum nursing

September 11, 2010

When you bring your life energy, focus, and intention to patients, you’re practicing quantum nursing.

The Magnet journey: A boost to professionalism among nurses

September 11, 2010

At a rural hospital working toward Magnet recognition, adopting shared decision-making governance increased nurses’ confidence and boosted interdisciplinary collaboration.