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Psychiatric emergencies in med-surg patients: Are you prepared?Rodney, age 47, was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago with rib and femur fractures and facial contusions. He appears well…
Superbugs trump wonder drugsOur grandparents’ generation first witnessed the wonders of antimicrobial agents. These drugs saved millions of lives and rendered harmless a number of…
Layoffs: Is the sky really falling?The last several months of economic upheaval bring back memories of the 1980s and 1990s when many organizations reduced their workforces in…
Seeing RedAmerican Heart Month is a time to celebrate the wealth of information that if acted on, can help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Collaborating to improve the financial health of health careNurses are collaborative by nature, especially when providing patient care. We embrace team-based care, and we welcome family members as partners. We…
Zero tolerance for disruptive behaviorNurses engage in nearly as much disruptive behavior as physicians. Let’s put an end to it.
Improving health care with systems thinkingWe strive to reach the theoretical goal of perfect patient care. But is defect-free health care possible? Or are avoidable deaths from preventable errors inevitable?…
Senior care: Are we prepared for the impending healthcare crisis?Ready or not, we’re on the brink of a senior healthcare crisis.
Facing up to widespread obesityFacing up to widespread obesity – a reality check on a very real epidemic.
