Differentiating statistical significance and clinical significanceTo implement evidence-based practice, nurses must be able to comprehend and interpret research. That means you need to understand the distinction between statistical significance…
Pediatric tracheostomy care: What home care nurses need to knowChildren with tracheostomy tubes can benefit from home care but require specialized nursing to prevent complications and emergencies. The artificial airway increases risk, especially…
Reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections in childrenAffecting every patient population, central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) increase morbidity and mortality. Although much has been published on adult CLABSIs, information on pediatric…
Decoding the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curveMrs. Glenn, a 72-year-old female on a medical-surgical floor, was hospitalized 3 days ago for pneumonia. Since her admission, she has been on continuous…
Back to school: Tips on advancing your nursing educationAs professional opportunities for registered nurses (RN) expand, so do expectations about nursing education. Employers today are seeking nurses who can translate the latest…
Reducing barriers to glucose control in patients with gestational diabetesAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9.2% of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) as a serious complication during…
Supplemental nutrition in hospitalized patients with diabetesContinuing Nursing Education Learning objectives 1. Differentiate between enteral and parenteral nutrition. 2. Discuss how to manage hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes…
Caring for patients in respiratory failureRespiratory failure is one of the most common reasons for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and a common comorbidity in patients admitted…
Connecting leadership at the bedside to improvementNow more than ever, the U.S. healthcare industry realizes that public scrutiny, payer analysis, and heightened government oversight are shining a laser-beam focus on…
Brushing up on mouth care for cancer patients with mucositisChemotherapy and radiation used to treat head and neck cancers, as well as high-dose chemotherapy given to stem-cell transplant patients, can damage the mucosa…
What’s new in anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation?Mrs. Muriel H, age 78, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with GI bleeding. She has a 5-year history of atrial fibrillation and has…
Ebola is here: Knowledge, identification, and appropriate infection control are keyEbola… the word conjures up the thoughts of dark, steamy jungles and grim healthcare providers working feverishly in primitive conditions to battle a deadly—yet…
Differentiating statistical significance and clinical significanceTo implement evidence-based practice, nurses must be able to comprehend and interpret research. That means you need to understand the distinction between…
Pediatric tracheostomy care: What home care nurses need to knowChildren with tracheostomy tubes can benefit from home care but require specialized nursing to prevent complications and emergencies. The artificial airway increases…
Reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections in childrenAffecting every patient population, central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) increase morbidity and mortality. Although much has been published on adult CLABSIs, information…
Decoding the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curveMrs. Glenn, a 72-year-old female on a medical-surgical floor, was hospitalized 3 days ago for pneumonia. Since her admission, she has been…
Back to school: Tips on advancing your nursing educationAs professional opportunities for registered nurses (RN) expand, so do expectations about nursing education. Employers today are seeking nurses who can translate…
Reducing barriers to glucose control in patients with gestational diabetesAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9.2% of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) as a serious…
Supplemental nutrition in hospitalized patients with diabetesContinuing Nursing Education Learning objectives 1. Differentiate between enteral and parenteral nutrition. 2. Discuss how to manage hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in patients…
Caring for patients in respiratory failureRespiratory failure is one of the most common reasons for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and a common comorbidity in…
Connecting leadership at the bedside to improvementNow more than ever, the U.S. healthcare industry realizes that public scrutiny, payer analysis, and heightened government oversight are shining a laser-beam…
Brushing up on mouth care for cancer patients with mucositisChemotherapy and radiation used to treat head and neck cancers, as well as high-dose chemotherapy given to stem-cell transplant patients, can damage…
What’s new in anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation?Mrs. Muriel H, age 78, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with GI bleeding. She has a 5-year history of atrial fibrillation…
Ebola is here: Knowledge, identification, and appropriate infection control are keyEbola… the word conjures up the thoughts of dark, steamy jungles and grim healthcare providers working feverishly in primitive conditions to battle…
