Letters to the Editor – January 2007
Casualties of war My mother read “Nursing Care on the Battlefield” in the November issue with great interest. As an Army Nurse in World…
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Blunder-free business meals: A guide to dining etiquette
When you think of essential business skills, knowing where to put your napkin when excusing yourself from the table may not come to mind.…
Take Note – December 2006
CDC recommends HIV screening for everyone New recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) call for routine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)…
The power of one voice
Dizziness, profuse sweating, a gnawing sensation in the pit of your stomach. Are these symptoms of the latest virus? No—they’re classic indications of glossophobia,…
Letters to the Editor – December 2006
Where’s the support for work-injured nurses? Congratulations on your premier issue. The article “Cultivating personal courage” is a wonderful encouragement for working nurses. How-ever,…
Gifts that keep on giving
December turns our hearts and minds to the holiday season. We juggle work time and family demands to prepare for holiday celebrations. We reflect…
Taking the pain out of patient handling
FOR DECADES, nurses and other healthcare providers have suffered debilitating musculoskeletal injuries when lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients manually. According to the Bureau of…
Do you want to be a preceptor?
PRECEPTORS MAKE ALL the difference. Without the right preceptor, the transition from classroom to patient’s room can be difficult, but a preceptor who demonstrates…
Take Note – November 2006
American Diabetes Association releases food guidelines for specific medical categories “When you’re talking about diabetes, there is no ‘one size fits all’ diet,” said…
How to survive a bully
Have you run into a bully at work? Unfortunately, chances are good that you have. Bullying has become all too common in nursing. In my…
Reflections on nursing in Vietnam
Mary Jo Rice-Mahoney, RN, MSN, Colonel U.S. Army, Retired, knows what it’s like to practice nursing in a war zone. She began her military…
Do you need a business card?
The author’s answers to five questions will tell you why you need a card and how to use it effectively.
Letters to the Editor – January 2007
Casualties of war My mother read “Nursing Care on the Battlefield” in the November issue with great interest. As an Army Nurse…
Blunder-free business meals: A guide to dining etiquette
When you think of essential business skills, knowing where to put your napkin when excusing yourself from the table may not come…
Take Note – December 2006
CDC recommends HIV screening for everyone New recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) call for routine human immunodeficiency…
The power of one voice
Dizziness, profuse sweating, a gnawing sensation in the pit of your stomach. Are these symptoms of the latest virus? No—they’re classic indications…
Letters to the Editor – December 2006
Where’s the support for work-injured nurses? Congratulations on your premier issue. The article “Cultivating personal courage” is a wonderful encouragement for working…
Gifts that keep on giving
December turns our hearts and minds to the holiday season. We juggle work time and family demands to prepare for holiday celebrations.…
Taking the pain out of patient handling
FOR DECADES, nurses and other healthcare providers have suffered debilitating musculoskeletal injuries when lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients manually. According to the…
Do you want to be a preceptor?
PRECEPTORS MAKE ALL the difference. Without the right preceptor, the transition from classroom to patient’s room can be difficult, but a preceptor…
Take Note – November 2006
American Diabetes Association releases food guidelines for specific medical categories “When you’re talking about diabetes, there is no ‘one size fits all’…
How to survive a bully
Have you run into a bully at work? Unfortunately, chances are good that you have. Bullying has become all too common in…
Reflections on nursing in Vietnam
Mary Jo Rice-Mahoney, RN, MSN, Colonel U.S. Army, Retired, knows what it’s like to practice nursing in a war zone. She began…
Do you need a business card?
The author’s answers to five questions will tell you why you need a card and how to use it effectively.