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Radiology nursing: A growing specialty

Find out if you have what it takes to pursue this fast-paced career path. Takeaways:  Radiology nursing is a little-known specialty that’s not always…

Bacterial meningitis

Rapid recognition prevents patient harm. Takeaways:  Early recognition of bacterial meningitis decreases morbidity and mortality.  Photophobia, nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), severe headache, fever, and…

How reliable is your bedside shift report?

Traditional bedside shift reporting may not focus on specific patient safety prevention methods.  An enhanced assessment can include targeted evidence-based actions designed to standardize…

Sepsis beyond the hospital

Nurses are on the frontline of preventing sepsis in the community. Early recognition of sepsis symptoms is essential to initiate timely interventions, avoid rehospitalization,…

Feeling overwhelmed?

Try replacing busyness with critical habits. I DON’T THINK the title of the song “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer” is accurate. Your days, like…

Building personal resilience

Develop skills to overcome daily challenges and prepare for the future. Takeaways  Burnout has been identified as a public health crisis, negatively affecting individuals,…

Intimate partner violence in pregnancy

Screening, assessment, and intervention. Takeaways  According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 32.4% of women in the United States have experienced physical violence…

Massive blood transfusion protocols

RACHEL BROWN*, a 74-year-old woman, is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. She’s on a heparin…

Advanced practice nurses: Show your spirit

Declare the importance of your independence. WE CELEBRATE American Independence Day on July 4 every year. Fireworks, parades, carnivals, concerts, and baseball games are…

Bacterial meningitis

Rapid recognition prevents patient harm. Takeaways:  Early recognition of bacterial meningitis decreases morbidity and mortality.  Photophobia, nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), severe headache,…

How reliable is your bedside shift report?

Traditional bedside shift reporting may not focus on specific patient safety prevention methods.  An enhanced assessment can include targeted evidence-based actions designed…

Sepsis beyond the hospital

Nurses are on the frontline of preventing sepsis in the community. Early recognition of sepsis symptoms is essential to initiate timely interventions,…

Feeling overwhelmed?

Try replacing busyness with critical habits. I DON’T THINK the title of the song “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer” is accurate. Your…

Building personal resilience

Develop skills to overcome daily challenges and prepare for the future. Takeaways  Burnout has been identified as a public health crisis, negatively…

Intimate partner violence in pregnancy

Screening, assessment, and intervention. Takeaways  According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 32.4% of women in the United States have experienced…

Massive blood transfusion protocols

RACHEL BROWN*, a 74-year-old woman, is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. She’s on…

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Cannabis TYK

Which of the following best explains why clinicians face challenges in discussing medicinal marijuana with their patients?

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