Quelling atrial chaos: Current approaches to managing atrial fibrillation
Every year, 2 million Americans experience atrial fibrillation (AF)—a chaotic electrical storm that ripples across both atria. The more you know about AF, the…
Public Health
Chief nurse officer takes on full range of public health issues
Rear Admiral Carol A. Romano, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the Assistant Surgeon General and Chief Nurse Officer for the United States Public Health Service…
Nursing Green teams: Volunteer today
By Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN At work, have you felt short of breath or nauseous from inhaling fumes from cleaners/sterilants/disinfectants? Do you and your…
The growing threat of cephalosporin resistance
Extensive use of third-generation cephalosporins has led to cephalosporin-resistant bacterial strains. Learn how these organisms cause deadly infections and you can help control their…
Nurses play a vital role in monitoring and caring for people with TB
Andrew Speaker probably never expected to become the object of a media frenzy. But the story of the transatlantic traveler—initially diagnosed with extremely drug-resistant…
ANA signs on to letter affirming positive change in U.S. Public Health Service
ANA signs a letter of concern about proposed creation of an Office of the National Nurse.
Sickle cell trait can take a sudden deadly turn
For someone with sickle cell trait, exercise can trigger dangerous complications. But most people who have the trait, don’t know it.
Workplace programs promote healthy behaviors
Workplace health promotion programs are an efficient approach to improving the health of a relatively large group of individuals because worksite interventions are more…
Take Note – August 2007
Good news for younger women taking estrogen Estrogen therapy may have cardioprotective effects for women who start taking it in their 50s. A study…
Healing our hazardous environment
Environmental pollution threatens our homes, workplaces, and communities. So what can you do? This article will tell you.
Global climate change and nursing’s role
Nurses must educate themselves and the community about the effects of global climate change. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and…
The environment and the nurse
We are hearing much talk about the unseasonably warm weather in some areas and extreme conditions in others. Frequently, we hear something about the…
Quelling atrial chaos: Current approaches to managing atrial fibrillation
Every year, 2 million Americans experience atrial fibrillation (AF)—a chaotic electrical storm that ripples across both atria. The more you know about…
Chief nurse officer takes on full range of public health issues
Rear Admiral Carol A. Romano, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the Assistant Surgeon General and Chief Nurse Officer for the United States Public…
Nursing Green teams: Volunteer today
By Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN At work, have you felt short of breath or nauseous from inhaling fumes from cleaners/sterilants/disinfectants? Do you…
The growing threat of cephalosporin resistance
Extensive use of third-generation cephalosporins has led to cephalosporin-resistant bacterial strains. Learn how these organisms cause deadly infections and you can help…
Nurses play a vital role in monitoring and caring for people with TB
Andrew Speaker probably never expected to become the object of a media frenzy. But the story of the transatlantic traveler—initially diagnosed with…
ANA signs on to letter affirming positive change in U.S. Public Health Service
ANA signs a letter of concern about proposed creation of an Office of the National Nurse.
Sickle cell trait can take a sudden deadly turn
For someone with sickle cell trait, exercise can trigger dangerous complications. But most people who have the trait, don’t know it.
Workplace programs promote healthy behaviors
Workplace health promotion programs are an efficient approach to improving the health of a relatively large group of individuals because worksite interventions…
Take Note – August 2007
Good news for younger women taking estrogen Estrogen therapy may have cardioprotective effects for women who start taking it in their 50s.…
Healing our hazardous environment
Environmental pollution threatens our homes, workplaces, and communities. So what can you do? This article will tell you.
Global climate change and nursing’s role
Nurses must educate themselves and the community about the effects of global climate change. This article is available to American Nurses Association…
The environment and the nurse
We are hearing much talk about the unseasonably warm weather in some areas and extreme conditions in others. Frequently, we hear something…