When and how to use restraints
Few things cause as much angst for a nurse as placing a patient in a restraint, who may feel his or her personal freedom…
Addiction
Assessing and documenting patient restraint incidents
Restraining a patient is considered a high-risk intervention by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission (TJC), and various state regulatory…
Enclosure bed: A protective and calming restraint
An enclosure bed can be used as part of a patient’s plan of care to prevent falls and provide a safer environment. This specialty…
The painful problem of drug diversion and what you can do
Controlled substance (CS) abuse and addiction is debilitating for those who suffer from it and devastating to those with whom they interact. Yet, some…
Stemming the tide of alcohol abuse in women
Whatever your specialty or work setting, you’re sure to encounter women who use or abuse alcohol. An estimated 5.3 million women in the United…
Prescription opioids: A growing epidemic of abuse
Many people who take prescription opioids underestimate the abuse potential.
How to meet the challenge of disruptive patients
Disruptive patients can be challenging for even the most experienced nurse. Learn how identify those at high risk for disruptive behavior and strategies for…
Caring for patients in alcohol withdrawal
Be sure you’re prepared to care for patients with this condition
Can we curb substance abuse in college students?
Nurses can use current science to collaborate with other healthcare professionals toward reducing alcohol and drug abuse.
Our Readers Respond
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 impaired nurse: Would you know what to do if you suspected substance abuse?
Check your knowledge of substance abuse in nurses.
Stigma and misconceptions related to addictive disease
What do you know about addiction to opioids? If you are like many clinicians you might have trouble sorting out the facts, which can…
When and how to use restraints
Few things cause as much angst for a nurse as placing a patient in a restraint, who may feel his or her…
Assessing and documenting patient restraint incidents
Restraining a patient is considered a high-risk intervention by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission (TJC), and various…
Enclosure bed: A protective and calming restraint
An enclosure bed can be used as part of a patient’s plan of care to prevent falls and provide a safer environment.…
The painful problem of drug diversion and what you can do
Controlled substance (CS) abuse and addiction is debilitating for those who suffer from it and devastating to those with whom they interact.…
Stemming the tide of alcohol abuse in women
Whatever your specialty or work setting, you’re sure to encounter women who use or abuse alcohol. An estimated 5.3 million women in…
Prescription opioids: A growing epidemic of abuse
Many people who take prescription opioids underestimate the abuse potential.
How to meet the challenge of disruptive patients
Disruptive patients can be challenging for even the most experienced nurse. Learn how identify those at high risk for disruptive behavior and…
Caring for patients in alcohol withdrawal
Be sure you’re prepared to care for patients with this condition
Can we curb substance abuse in college students?
Nurses can use current science to collaborate with other healthcare professionals toward reducing alcohol and drug abuse.
Our Readers Respond
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…
The impaired nurse: Would you know what to do if you suspected substance abuse?
Check your knowledge of substance abuse in nurses.
Stigma and misconceptions related to addictive disease
What do you know about addiction to opioids? If you are like many clinicians you might have trouble sorting out the facts,…
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