Beyond the donor shortage: Mechanical help for the failing heart
For patients with severe heart failure, ventricular assist devices are being used in more ways than ever.
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Preeclampsia: The little-known truth
The risks associated with preeclampsia don’t end when the newborn is delivered.
An evidence-based approach to creating a new nursing dress code
How should nurses dress? Should you wear a white uniform? Is jewelry appropriate on the job? A survey reveals what patients really think.
Attacking anterior-wall myocardial infarction in time
More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells you how – and how quickly – you need…
The Babies Doe: Finding middle ground
The author explores ethical questions about caring for a baby with profound birth defects and offers a nursing answer.
Get Savvy to syncope
Syncope is a common occurrence and is commonly benign. But sometimes a swoon signals a serious underlying condition. Learn what causes syncope and how…
Tune into the healing power of music
Music can decrease patients’ pain and anxiety, lower their pulse and blood pressure, and reduce their need for sedation.
Connect, empower, celebrate
At the recent National Magnettm Nursing Conference, 5,000 nurses celebrated, demonstrating the power of fun.
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.
Pressure mapping: A new path to pressure-ulcer prevention
Pressure mapping shows you high risk areas, so you can take steps to help prevent pressure ulcers.
Protect your patients from venous thromboembolism
How an evidence-based protocol for risk assessment and risk-based prophylaxis can decrease venous thromboembolism in your institution.
Make your voice heard
It’s time to vote again, and this year, I’m voting for Connie. She’s running for the Virginia House of Delegates, hoping to unseat an…
Beyond the donor shortage: Mechanical help for the failing heart
For patients with severe heart failure, ventricular assist devices are being used in more ways than ever.
Preeclampsia: The little-known truth
The risks associated with preeclampsia don’t end when the newborn is delivered.
An evidence-based approach to creating a new nursing dress code
How should nurses dress? Should you wear a white uniform? Is jewelry appropriate on the job? A survey reveals what patients really think.
Attacking anterior-wall myocardial infarction in time
More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells you how – and how quickly –…
The Babies Doe: Finding middle ground
The author explores ethical questions about caring for a baby with profound birth defects and offers a nursing answer.
Get Savvy to syncope
Syncope is a common occurrence and is commonly benign. But sometimes a swoon signals a serious underlying condition. Learn what causes syncope…
Tune into the healing power of music
Music can decrease patients’ pain and anxiety, lower their pulse and blood pressure, and reduce their need for sedation.
Connect, empower, celebrate
At the recent National Magnettm Nursing Conference, 5,000 nurses celebrated, demonstrating the power of fun.
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.
Pressure mapping: A new path to pressure-ulcer prevention
Pressure mapping shows you high risk areas, so you can take steps to help prevent pressure ulcers.
Protect your patients from venous thromboembolism
How an evidence-based protocol for risk assessment and risk-based prophylaxis can decrease venous thromboembolism in your institution.
Make your voice heard
It’s time to vote again, and this year, I’m voting for Connie. She’s running for the Virginia House of Delegates, hoping to…
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