The beat goes on: A pacemaker primer
With the growing use of cardiac pacemakers, it’s time to refresh your knowledge of pacemaker basics. This article describes types of pacemakers, reviews pacemaker…
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Reaching escape velocity
Reaching escape velocity will allow us to control our destiny as nurses and change health care for the future.
Viewpoint: Why nurses will require a stronger back in 2012: Six key challenges facing the nursing community
American Nurse Today editorial board member Courtney Lyder, ND, GNP, FAAN, outlines what’s at stake in 2012.
Are you ready to care for patients in clinical trials?
Part 1 of a four-part series on clinical trials
Okay to play? A discussion about sports-related concussion
Learn about the types of concussions, assessment, management, and considerations before a child returns to play.
Is it Addison’s disease or Cushing syndrome?
Both of these complex endocrine disorders involve the adrenal glands and cause abnormal cortisol levels. Based on physical and laboratory findings, could you determine…
When it’s my time to die
Failing to make our end-of-life wishes known to others can deny us and our loved ones important choices.
Break the bullying cycle
Commonplace in nursing, bullying jeopardizes nurse retention, staff morale, and patient safety. This article explores ways to banish bullying and create a healthier work…
Our Readers Respond
November cover not inclusive enough I cannot say enough good things about the article “Trust and betrayal in the workplace” (November 2011). The content…
Make your nursing care malpractice-proof
Being sued for malpractice isn’t on any nurse’s "bucket list." Understanding the elements of malpractice and the six categories of claims against nurses can…
New minimally invasive technique treats acute DVT
Pharmacomechanical thrombectomy removes dangerous clots to restore healthy function in hours.
The beat goes on: A pacemaker primer
With the growing use of cardiac pacemakers, it’s time to refresh your knowledge of pacemaker basics. This article describes types of pacemakers,…
Reaching escape velocity
Reaching escape velocity will allow us to control our destiny as nurses and change health care for the future.
Viewpoint: Why nurses will require a stronger back in 2012: Six key challenges facing the nursing community
American Nurse Today editorial board member Courtney Lyder, ND, GNP, FAAN, outlines what’s at stake in 2012.
Are you ready to care for patients in clinical trials?
Part 1 of a four-part series on clinical trials
Okay to play? A discussion about sports-related concussion
Learn about the types of concussions, assessment, management, and considerations before a child returns to play.
Is it Addison’s disease or Cushing syndrome?
Both of these complex endocrine disorders involve the adrenal glands and cause abnormal cortisol levels. Based on physical and laboratory findings, could…
When it’s my time to die
Failing to make our end-of-life wishes known to others can deny us and our loved ones important choices.
Break the bullying cycle
Commonplace in nursing, bullying jeopardizes nurse retention, staff morale, and patient safety. This article explores ways to banish bullying and create a…
Our Readers Respond
November cover not inclusive enough I cannot say enough good things about the article “Trust and betrayal in the workplace” (November 2011).…
Make your nursing care malpractice-proof
Being sued for malpractice isn’t on any nurse’s "bucket list." Understanding the elements of malpractice and the six categories of claims against…
New minimally invasive technique treats acute DVT
Pharmacomechanical thrombectomy removes dangerous clots to restore healthy function in hours.
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