Are we making progress against autism?
Scientists are learning more about this baffling disorder, but a cure is a long way off.
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Communication Lapses Can Compromise Patient Care
According to a recent nationwide telephone survey of more than 250 critical care nurses, communication lapses can interfere with the timeliness and safety of…
Hospitals Explore Innovative Nurse Retention Strategies
Hospitals know that it’s less expensive to retain the nurses they have than to recruit, train and place new ones. This has led hospitals…
Avoid the dangers of opioid therapy
Take the proper precautions to administer these potent drugs safely.
Letters to the Editor – May 2009
Speaking of psychic experiences Beth Wechsler’s article “A word about patients’ psychic experiences: Listen” in the March issue deserves to be widely read and…
Mitral valve repair: A new choice
Learn the advantages of repairing a mitral valve instead of replacing it.
Nursing jobs in tough economic times
“The tassel is worth the hassle” reads the inscription on a card I recently purchased for a college graduate. Unfortunately, for the first time…
The nursing-finance alliance
Everyone benefits when a hospital’s nursing and finance departments collaborate.
Evaluating the neurologic status of unconscious patients
Assessing the neurologic status of unconscious or comatose patients can be a challenge because they can’t cooperate actively with your examination. But once you…
Noninvasive ventilation makes a comeback
Although it’s not suitable for all patients, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation reduces many of the risks associated with mechanical ventilation.
Keeping neutropenic patients safe
Protect your neutropenic patients from life-threatening infections.
Are we making progress against autism?
Scientists are learning more about this baffling disorder, but a cure is a long way off.
Communication Lapses Can Compromise Patient Care
According to a recent nationwide telephone survey of more than 250 critical care nurses, communication lapses can interfere with the timeliness and…
Hospitals Explore Innovative Nurse Retention Strategies
Hospitals know that it’s less expensive to retain the nurses they have than to recruit, train and place new ones. This has…
Avoid the dangers of opioid therapy
Take the proper precautions to administer these potent drugs safely.
Letters to the Editor – May 2009
Speaking of psychic experiences Beth Wechsler’s article “A word about patients’ psychic experiences: Listen” in the March issue deserves to be widely…
Mitral valve repair: A new choice
Learn the advantages of repairing a mitral valve instead of replacing it.
Nursing jobs in tough economic times
“The tassel is worth the hassle” reads the inscription on a card I recently purchased for a college graduate. Unfortunately, for the…
The nursing-finance alliance
Everyone benefits when a hospital’s nursing and finance departments collaborate.
Evaluating the neurologic status of unconscious patients
Assessing the neurologic status of unconscious or comatose patients can be a challenge because they can’t cooperate actively with your examination. But…
Noninvasive ventilation makes a comeback
Although it’s not suitable for all patients, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation reduces many of the risks associated with mechanical ventilation.
Keeping neutropenic patients safe
Protect your neutropenic patients from life-threatening infections.
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