Troubling Imagery
“Young children can’t distinguish between reality and fantasy,” says Montoya, president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and a New Mexico…
Pediatrics
Pediatric lead exposure
Lead has long been known to be a toxic agent. Recently, concern has been rising regarding lead exposure in children’s toys. Although lead in…
The Babies Doe: Finding middle ground
The author explores ethical questions about caring for a baby with profound birth defects and offers a nursing answer.
Recognizing depression in children
All kids can be moody and unpredictable. But for roughly 5% of children, behavioral changes reflect depression. Learn why depression holds added dangers for children…
Recognizing and easing procedural pain
A procedure may be routine to you, but the pain it produces isn’t routine to your patient.
Persevering against pediatric pulmonary hypertension
Despite recent gains in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, a cure is a long way off. Diagnosis and therapy can be tricky, and prognosis remains…
The joys of journaling and poetic expression
A journalist before becoming a nurse, Kristina Ibitayo has never abandoned her love for writing. Her poems celebrate true friendship and probe life’s possibilities.
Supporting our children’s access to quality health care and our nurses
A Congresswoman who’s also a nurse describes her efforts to improve children’s access to healthcare coverage.
What you must know about minors and informed consent
Our expert, Mable H. Smith, PhD, JD, RN explains the subtleties of informed consent when your patient is a minor.
Take Note – April 2007
A monthly round-up of clinical, practice, and career news, updates, and alerts.
Troubling Imagery
“Young children can’t distinguish between reality and fantasy,” says Montoya, president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and a…
Pediatric lead exposure
Lead has long been known to be a toxic agent. Recently, concern has been rising regarding lead exposure in children’s toys. Although…
The Babies Doe: Finding middle ground
The author explores ethical questions about caring for a baby with profound birth defects and offers a nursing answer.
Recognizing depression in children
All kids can be moody and unpredictable. But for roughly 5% of children, behavioral changes reflect depression. Learn why depression holds added dangers…
Recognizing and easing procedural pain
A procedure may be routine to you, but the pain it produces isn’t routine to your patient.
Persevering against pediatric pulmonary hypertension
Despite recent gains in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, a cure is a long way off. Diagnosis and therapy can be tricky, and…
The joys of journaling and poetic expression
A journalist before becoming a nurse, Kristina Ibitayo has never abandoned her love for writing. Her poems celebrate true friendship and probe…
Supporting our children’s access to quality health care and our nurses
A Congresswoman who’s also a nurse describes her efforts to improve children’s access to healthcare coverage.
What you must know about minors and informed consent
Our expert, Mable H. Smith, PhD, JD, RN explains the subtleties of informed consent when your patient is a minor.
Take Note – April 2007
A monthly round-up of clinical, practice, and career news, updates, and alerts.
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