This noninvasive technique gives early warning of respiratory compromise.
Hospice/Palliative Care
For patients nearing death, palliative care can enhance quality of life by easing pain and other symptoms, improving sleep, and reducing fatigue. Managing end-of-life…
The Joint Commission has awarded its new Advanced Certification for Palliative Care to five hospitals: Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minn.; Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester,…
Failing to make our end-of-life wishes known to others can deny us and our loved ones important choices.
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…
Learn how to identify elder abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse.
Editor’s note: One of a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society. Dyspnea is “a subjective experience of breathing…
Seeking to address major healthcare challenges, the National Priorities Partnership recognizes the many contributions nurses are making to advance its goals and transform health…
B is a 12 year old boy who suffers from cardiomyopathy following an acute viral illness. His condition is stable, but without a heart…
Polypharmacy refers to the effects of taking multiple medications concurrently to manage coexisting health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension. Too often, polypharmacy becomes…
Although time to death after withdrawal of mechanical ventilation varies widely, the majority of patients die within 24 hours according to an article in…
In the hospital setting, emergencies typically occur in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). But many also take place in progressive care…
Understanding end-tidal CO2 monitoring
This noninvasive technique gives early warning of respiratory compromise.
Managing end-of-life symptoms
For patients nearing death, palliative care can enhance quality of life by easing pain and other symptoms, improving sleep, and reducing fatigue.…
Joint Commission awards first certifications for palliative care
The Joint Commission has awarded its new Advanced Certification for Palliative Care to five hospitals: Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minn.; Strong Memorial…
When it’s my time to die
Failing to make our end-of-life wishes known to others can deny us and our loved ones important choices.
Chest tube care: The more you know, the easier it gets
Many nurses find chest tube care intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. Once you understand the basics, you can be confident when…
Stop the silence of elder abuse
Learn how to identify elder abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse.
Evidence-based interventions for dyspnea
Editor’s note: One of a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society. Dyspnea is “a subjective experience…
National Priorities Partnership explores nursing’s contributions to healthcare transformation
Seeking to address major healthcare challenges, the National Priorities Partnership recognizes the many contributions nurses are making to advance its goals and…
Tending to all their needs: Advance care planning for pediatric patients
B is a 12 year old boy who suffers from cardiomyopathy following an acute viral illness. His condition is stable, but without…
Preventing polypharmacy in older adults
Polypharmacy refers to the effects of taking multiple medications concurrently to manage coexisting health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension. Too often,…
Time of death after withdrawal of mechanical ventilation
Although time to death after withdrawal of mechanical ventilation varies widely, the majority of patients die within 24 hours according to an…
Emergency cardiac drugs: Essential facts for med-surg nurses
In the hospital setting, emergencies typically occur in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). But many also take place in…
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