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From our readers…Sustaining evidence-based practice initiatives

Successful implementation and diffusion of any practice change requires careful strategic planning. Considerations are involving appropriate persons throughout the effort, planning for diffusion after…

From our readers…Creative staffing solutions for floating and low census

Many hospitals have fluctuations in patient volumes that require staffing adjustments. Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine, is no exception — we were struggling with…

After the earthquake: Volunteer nursing in Haiti

This month marks the 1-year anniversary of the devastating Haiti earthquake. The author describes her volunteer disaster-relief experience in that country, which changed her…

From our readers…Three elephants for safety

A familiar safety protocol in hospitals is the time-out. Mandated for many invasive procedures, this “work stop” ensures the right site, right procedure, and…

From our readers…’Twas the night before…

‘Twas the middle of the semester, halfway through the course I was writing a paper and citing a source. The washer was loaded and…

Parish nursing: Reclaiming the spiritual dimensions of care

Faith-based nursing provides autonomy, creativity, flexibility, and the chance to provide whole-person care.

Who are you?

You probably have many labels—nurse, wife, mother, sister, aunt (or husband, son, father, brother, uncle), neighbor, or volunteer, for instance. But who are you—really?…

Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depression

The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect have an increased risk…

From our readers…The Companion

Parkinson’s had taken away almost everything she loved. She, the artist, had spent her younger days in the upper rooms of McGuffey painting watercolors…

From our readers…Talking to patients about a “weighty” issue: Are you ready?

As the prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to rise, no doubt more of your patients are having weight issues that complicate…

From our readers…Searching for life with man’s best friend

At the end of another crazy day in our Level 1 Trauma Center the call went out. Our volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) team…

Helping patients adhere to a gluten-free diet

Avoiding gluten isn’t easy. Here’s what you need to know to keep patients compliant with a gluten-free diet.

From our readers…Sustaining evidence-based practice initiatives

Successful implementation and diffusion of any practice change requires careful strategic planning. Considerations are involving appropriate persons throughout the effort, planning for…

From our readers…Creative staffing solutions for floating and low census

Many hospitals have fluctuations in patient volumes that require staffing adjustments. Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine, is no exception — we were…

After the earthquake: Volunteer nursing in Haiti

This month marks the 1-year anniversary of the devastating Haiti earthquake. The author describes her volunteer disaster-relief experience in that country, which…

From our readers…Three elephants for safety

A familiar safety protocol in hospitals is the time-out. Mandated for many invasive procedures, this “work stop” ensures the right site, right…

From our readers…’Twas the night before…

‘Twas the middle of the semester, halfway through the course I was writing a paper and citing a source. The washer was…

Parish nursing: Reclaiming the spiritual dimensions of care

Faith-based nursing provides autonomy, creativity, flexibility, and the chance to provide whole-person care.

Who are you?

You probably have many labels—nurse, wife, mother, sister, aunt (or husband, son, father, brother, uncle), neighbor, or volunteer, for instance. But who…

Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depression

The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect have an…

From our readers…The Companion

Parkinson’s had taken away almost everything she loved. She, the artist, had spent her younger days in the upper rooms of McGuffey…

From our readers…Talking to patients about a “weighty” issue: Are you ready?

As the prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to rise, no doubt more of your patients are having weight issues…

From our readers…Searching for life with man’s best friend

At the end of another crazy day in our Level 1 Trauma Center the call went out. Our volunteer Search and Rescue…

Helping patients adhere to a gluten-free diet

Avoiding gluten isn’t easy. Here’s what you need to know to keep patients compliant with a gluten-free diet.

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