September 2011 Vol. 6 No. 9 Archives

September 2011 Vol. 6 No. 9

9/11: Remembrance and resilience

September 11, 2011

On the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, memorials in New York and Pennsylvania will be dedicated to remember those lost and celebrate our resilience.

Are you confident about confidence intervals?

September 11, 2011

The confidence interval yields information on how confident researchers are about the success of a studied intervention.

Can we curb substance abuse in college students?

September 11, 2011

Nurses can use current science to collaborate with other healthcare professionals toward reducing alcohol and drug abuse.

Caring under pressure

September 11, 2011

Compassion is an essential ingredient for great nursing. Without compassion, you might as well come up with another word for nurse. Recently, I visited a local emergency department…

Chest tube care: The more you know, the easier it gets

September 11, 2011

Many nurses find chest tube care intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. Once you understand the basics, you can be confident when caring for patients who have chest…

Cocaine use may be associated with glaucoma

September 11, 2011

A pilot study found that cocaine use was associated with open-angle glaucoma. Read more.

Environment, health, & safety – Nurses have the power to protect

September 11, 2011

To reduce the impact of seasonal influenza, ANA urges all RNs to get vaccinated annually and to encourage patients to do the same

FDA adds to boxed warning for tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers

September 11, 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the boxed warning tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers to include the risk of infection from Legionella and Listeria. Read more.

From Your ANA President – Lessons learned from 9/11

September 11, 2011

Nothing reflects nurses’ tremendous capacity for caring more plainly than their willingness to volunteer during a disaster.

Fusing Magnet® and just culture

September 11, 2011

The author describes the beneficial alignment of just culture concepts Magnet® principles.

Harvard issues new Healthy Eating Plate

September 11, 2011

Nutrition experts at the Harvard School of Public Health have issued the Health Eating Plate, a visual guide for eating healthy. Read more and access the plate.

Headlines from the Hill

September 11, 2011

The August legislation that raised the debt ceiling was the first round in the government spending debate. Safety-net programs may be on the Congressional chopping block in the…

Early recognition and treatment of stroke

Identify the vessel, recognize the stroke

September 11, 2011

Stroke signs and symptoms vary with the affected blood vessel. Here’s what you need to know when assessing suspected stroke victims.

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Improving pain care for combat injured soldiers and veterans

September 11, 2011

By Rosemary C. Polomano, PhD, RN, FAAN Advances in battlefield trauma management have significantly improved survival among military personnel injured in the current Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts, compared to…

Increased risk of congenital anomalies in offspring of nurses working in certain areas

September 11, 2011

A study of 22,611 nurses found an increased risk of congenital anomalies in the “singleton offspring” of nurses employed in operating rooms, pediatric nursing units, maternal newborn units,…

Issues up close – Preparing for the worst is the key to surviving disasters

September 11, 2011

National Preparedness Month is a good time to learn about national disaster-preparedness.

Nursing peer review: Principles and practice

September 11, 2011

First defined more than 20 years ago, nursing peer review holds nursing practice to the highest standards.

OTC asthma inhalers with CFCs will not be available after 2011

September 11, 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that over-the-counter (OTC) asthma inhalers containing chloroflouorocarbons (CFCs) will no longer be made or sold after Dec. 31, 2011, because…

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Our Readers Respond

September 11, 2011

The truth about high-energy drinks Re “High-energy drinks: What you don’t know could hurt you” (August article available here): I am very impressed with the information…presented. I always…

Prostate biopsies can increase risk of hospitalization

September 11, 2011

Men 65 years or older are more likely to be hospitalized within 30 days after a prostate biopsy than men of the same age range who did not…

Quantum physics and collegial relationships

September 11, 2011

Dr. Curtin responds to readers who’ve asked how they can get others to practice focused attention and intention.

Special Report – War on Pain

September 11, 2011

Nursing Strategies to Improve Pain Care in Veterans and Military Personnel

Special report – War on Pain: Multimodal and multidisciplinary therapy for pain management

August 4, 2014

By Kevin T. Galloway, BSN, MHA; Chester C. Buckenmaier III, MD; Rollin M. Gallagher, MD, MPH; and Rosemary C. Polomano, PhD, RN, FAAN An important initial step in…

Special report – War on Pain: Pain management across the military continuum

August 4, 2014

In the military healthcare system, the need for aggressive management of acute pain associated with combat injuries and trauma is obvious. An equally important and possibly greater issue facing…

Special report – War on Pain: Resources for additional information

August 4, 2014

The organizations, websites, guidelines, and publications below are excellent resources for readers seeking more information on pain, pain management, and closely related topics. Organizations and websites Veterans Health…

Special report – War on Pain: Understanding pain and pain mechanisms

August 4, 2014

By Kevin T. Galloway, BSN, MHA; Chester C. Buckenmaier III, MD; and Rosemary C. Polomano, PhD, RN, FAAN Pain is a significant challenge both for those who experience…

Stopping a downward spiral

September 11, 2011

For a patient with chronic heart failure, failure to take prescribed diuretics triggers a perilous chain of events

Unraveling the enigma of irritable bowel syndrome

September 11, 2011

Common, complex, and chronic, IBS can markedly decrease the quality of life and work productivity. But by using an integrated approach, you can help patients manage their symptoms.