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September/October 2009 Vol. 4 No. 8

2009 H1N1 Flu – Situation Update (11.09.09)

Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView.* During the week…

2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update (10.14.09)

Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week…

2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update (10.23.2009)

Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week…

2009: H1N1 Flu: Situation Update (10.16.09)

Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week…

A catastrophic diagnosis puts nursing care to the test

Bhimji S, May SK. Pancoast tumor. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/284011-overview. Accessed June 18, 2009. Lambert EH, Eaton LM, Rooke ED. Defect of neuromuscular conduction associated with malignant neoplasms. Am J Physiol.…

Anatomy lesson 101

ANA’s National Center for Nursing Quality promotes nursing quality and patient safety while helping nurses advocate for themselves.

Care, not chaos

A new document created by ANA and other groups delineates emergency care principles for psychiatric patients.

Coloring outside the lines

The Institute of Medicine’s Future of Nursing Initiative needs to create solutions that propel nursing and health care into the future.

Drugs Today – Sept/Oct 2009

FDA warns against certain OTC nasal sprays Over-the-counter Zicam intranasal cold medications may cause long-term or permanent loss of the sense of smell and should not be used,…

How dolls can help patients with dementia references

James A, Mackenzie L, Mukaetova-Ladinska E. Doll use in care homes for people with dementia. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2006;21:1093-1098. Jeste D, Caligiuri M. Tardive dyskinesia. Schizophr Bull.…

Initiative on the Future of Nursing

Dear American Nurse Today readers: Here’s your chance to help shape the future. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s “Initiative on the Future of Nursing” at the Institute of…

Nutrition for nurses who work shifts references

Engler L. The importance of all meals. NSCA’s Performance Training Journal. 4(6):10-11. http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/eating-healthy-important-7166.html. Accessed June 15, 2009. Mayo Clinic Staff. How much caffeine is in your daily habit?…

Self-mutilation: The cutting truth

People who mutilate themselves excel at hiding their injuries. Find out how to identify self-mutilators and nurture their trust.

Self-mutilation: The cutting truth references

Derouin A, Bravender T. Living on the edge: the current phenomenon of self-mutilation in adolescents. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2004;29(1):12-19. Favazza A. Self-injurious behaviors in college…

Suppressing a COPD flare-up

Nursing vigilance helps a patient with chronic obstructive oulmonary disease stave off respiratory failure.

Suppressing a COPD flare-up references

Chojnowski D. “GOLD” standards for acute exacerbation of COPD. Nurse Pract. 2003;28:26-35. Crawford A, Harris H. COPD: help your patients breathe easier. RN. 2008;71:21-27. Global Strategy for diagnosis,…

Take Note – Sept/Oct 2009

Patients lose when nurse staffing is insufficient Heavy workloads and insufficient staffing affect patient care, according to about 2,000 nurses surveyed worldwide by the International Council of Nurses…

What gives you life? references

How happy and healthy are nurses? Nursingtimes.net. October 21, 2008. www.nursingtimes.net/how-happy-and-healthy-are-nurses/1902473.article. Accessed July 22, 2009. Kerns CD. Putting performance and happiness together in the workplace. Graziadio Business Report.…

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