New certification for oncology rehabilitationOncology Rehab Partners has launched STAR (Suvivorship Training and Rehab) Clinician Certification, a training and certification program for clinicians in oncology rehabilitation. Access a…
Take Note – Sept/Oct 2009Patients lose when nurse staffing is insufficient Heavy workloads and insufficient staffing affect patient care, according to about 2,000 nurses surveyed worldwide by the…
Nursing research takes aim at chronic painThe National Institute of Nursing Research is studying ways to promote better outcomes for patients with chronic pain.
Hospice and palliative careWhat nurses don’t know about hospice and palliative care can hurt the patient and family.
Absolute Neutrophil CountFor a patient with cancer, the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is a crucial lab value. Are you familiar with the two methods for calculating…
Oral care can be a matter of life and deathThis oral-care protocol reduces the risk of hospital-acquired infection.
Reversing SIADHWhen a cancer patient’s thirst increases and urine output decreases, suspect syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.
Sex after breast cancer: Helping your patient copeSexual dysfunction plagues many breast cancer patients. Learn why this happens and how to intervene appropriately.
New certification for oncology rehabilitationOncology Rehab Partners has launched STAR (Suvivorship Training and Rehab) Clinician Certification, a training and certification program for clinicians in oncology rehabilitation.…
Take Note – Sept/Oct 2009Patients lose when nurse staffing is insufficient Heavy workloads and insufficient staffing affect patient care, according to about 2,000 nurses surveyed worldwide…
Nursing research takes aim at chronic painThe National Institute of Nursing Research is studying ways to promote better outcomes for patients with chronic pain.
Hospice and palliative careWhat nurses don’t know about hospice and palliative care can hurt the patient and family.
Absolute Neutrophil CountFor a patient with cancer, the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is a crucial lab value. Are you familiar with the two methods…
Oral care can be a matter of life and deathThis oral-care protocol reduces the risk of hospital-acquired infection.
Reversing SIADHWhen a cancer patient’s thirst increases and urine output decreases, suspect syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.
Sex after breast cancer: Helping your patient copeSexual dysfunction plagues many breast cancer patients. Learn why this happens and how to intervene appropriately.
