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Long-term health outcomes of childhood sexual abuse
The consequences of childhood sexual abuse continue into adulthood. Here’s what can occur and how you can help these patients.
Reading and critiquing a research article
Nurses use research to answer questions about their practice, solve problems, improve the quality of patient care, generate new research questions, and shape health…
Carrots and sticks
The Stick—penalties for excess readmissions Is your hospital on the list? Starting this month, over 2,200 hospitals are forfeiting up to 1% of their…
A new egalitarianism
To provide better care and reduce costs, provider groups who’ve rarely considered themselves equals need to collaborate in a new egalitarianism.
Nurse practitioners: A vital force in healthcare delivery
Confused about role definitions and regulations for nurse practitioners (NP)? This article spells out the facts and brings you up-to-date on developments in—and continued…
Recent advances in cardiac diagnostic and surgical procedures
New techniques expand the options for high-risk patients and cause fewer complications than conventional surgery.
What some people didn’t learn in school
As a nurse attorney, Nancy brings a special perspective to the issues facing today’s nurses.
Healthcare needs a swoosh
Does healthcare need its own type of “swoosh” as a daily inspiration for us to do the right thing without hesitation? Our Editor-in-Chief answers…
Jump into action against aspiration pneumonia
Learn more about this serious complication, including prevention and treatment.
When breathing is a burden: How to help patients with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has an insidious onset and causes disabling symptoms. This article discusses its risk factors, pathophysiology, assessment, interventions, and nursing…
Long-term health outcomes of childhood sexual abuse
The consequences of childhood sexual abuse continue into adulthood. Here’s what can occur and how you can help these patients.
Reading and critiquing a research article
Nurses use research to answer questions about their practice, solve problems, improve the quality of patient care, generate new research questions, and…
Carrots and sticks
The Stick—penalties for excess readmissions Is your hospital on the list? Starting this month, over 2,200 hospitals are forfeiting up to 1%…
A new egalitarianism
To provide better care and reduce costs, provider groups who’ve rarely considered themselves equals need to collaborate in a new egalitarianism.
Nurse practitioners: A vital force in healthcare delivery
Confused about role definitions and regulations for nurse practitioners (NP)? This article spells out the facts and brings you up-to-date on developments…
Recent advances in cardiac diagnostic and surgical procedures
New techniques expand the options for high-risk patients and cause fewer complications than conventional surgery.
What some people didn’t learn in school
As a nurse attorney, Nancy brings a special perspective to the issues facing today’s nurses.
Healthcare needs a swoosh
Does healthcare need its own type of “swoosh” as a daily inspiration for us to do the right thing without hesitation? Our…
Jump into action against aspiration pneumonia
Learn more about this serious complication, including prevention and treatment.
When breathing is a burden: How to help patients with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has an insidious onset and causes disabling symptoms. This article discusses its risk factors, pathophysiology, assessment, interventions,…
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