Dealing with the dangers of dog bites
Dog bites can cause serious or even fatal injuries. Find out how to assess and intervene when your patient has been bitten.
Pediatrics
What every nurse needs to know about the clinical aspects of child abuse
Child-abuse cases can be the most difficult ones for nurses to cope with. But with the right knowledge and tools, you can care for…
Victory on BPA ban in baby bottles, dishware
On March 3 the Washington State House overwhelmingly passed the “Safe Baby Bottle Act” (SSB 6248), a bill to eliminate the chemical bisphenol A…
Take Note
2/11/10 Three steps to lower childhood obesity Preschool children who do one or more of the following have a lower risk for obesity, according…
March of Dimes releases new nursing education modules
The March of Dimes has released three new nursing education modules: Diabetes in Pregnancy, 4th Edition; Genetic Issues for Perinatal Nurses, 3rd Edition; and…
Pediatric ear assessment Guidelines for general-practice nurses
Even if you don’t often work with pediatric patients, it’s worth your time to learn pediatric ear assessment techniques.
Take Note – Sept/Oct 2009
Patients lose when nurse staffing is insufficient Heavy workloads and insufficient staffing affect patient care, according to about 2,000 nurses surveyed worldwide by the…
Self-mutilation: The cutting truth
People who mutilate themselves excel at hiding their injuries. Find out how to identify self-mutilators and nurture their trust.
Are we making progress against autism?
Scientists are learning more about this baffling disorder, but a cure is a long way off.
Learning the language of pediatric heart sounds
Use these tips and techniques to identify heart sounds and murmurs in children.
Environmental health and the pediatric patient
Save the children. Every pediatric assessment should include a complete environmental health history.
Dealing with the dangers of dog bites
Dog bites can cause serious or even fatal injuries. Find out how to assess and intervene when your patient has been bitten.
What every nurse needs to know about the clinical aspects of child abuse
Child-abuse cases can be the most difficult ones for nurses to cope with. But with the right knowledge and tools, you can…
Victory on BPA ban in baby bottles, dishware
On March 3 the Washington State House overwhelmingly passed the “Safe Baby Bottle Act” (SSB 6248), a bill to eliminate the chemical…
Take Note
2/11/10 Three steps to lower childhood obesity Preschool children who do one or more of the following have a lower risk for…
March of Dimes releases new nursing education modules
The March of Dimes has released three new nursing education modules: Diabetes in Pregnancy, 4th Edition; Genetic Issues for Perinatal Nurses, 3rd…
Pediatric ear assessment Guidelines for general-practice nurses
Even if you don’t often work with pediatric patients, it’s worth your time to learn pediatric ear assessment techniques.
Take Note – Sept/Oct 2009
Patients lose when nurse staffing is insufficient Heavy workloads and insufficient staffing affect patient care, according to about 2,000 nurses surveyed worldwide…
Self-mutilation: The cutting truth
People who mutilate themselves excel at hiding their injuries. Find out how to identify self-mutilators and nurture their trust.
Are we making progress against autism?
Scientists are learning more about this baffling disorder, but a cure is a long way off.
Learning the language of pediatric heart sounds
Use these tips and techniques to identify heart sounds and murmurs in children.
Environmental health and the pediatric patient
Save the children. Every pediatric assessment should include a complete environmental health history.