Patient confidence in nurses decreases when hospitals are understaffed
Nurses are well respected by the public. However, according to a recently published study, patients lose confidence in nurses and nursing care when they…
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Beat the winter blues
You and your patients may be suffering the ill effects of cold winter weather. Take steps to keep yourself happy and healthy…and share them…
751 U.S. hospitals penalized for high infection rates
Hospitals in every state were penalized with cuts in Medicare payments for having too many infections. (Maryland is the only state not affected because…
New York—First state to require a BSN
New York is the first state to require that nurses get bachelors degree. Within 10 years of receiving an RN license, nurses must earn…
Flu treatment hampered by I.V. bag shortage
This unexpectedly bad flu season has been made even more difficult because of a shortage of fluids used to deliver medication and treat dehydrated…
Health care—a bigger employer than retail or manufacturing
Did you know that nurses are now part of the largest employer in the United States? That’s right, health care is now a bigger…
Are data breaches in healthcare organizations common?
Has your organization ever experienced a data breach? According to a survey by the University of Phoenix College of Health Professions, one in five RNs…
Long-term night shift work increases the risks of common cancers in women
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) conducted a meta-analysis to identify whether long-term night shift work increased the risks of common cancers in women.…
American Heart Association pediatric CPR guidelines update
The American Heart Association has updated its guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care. This update provides the evidence review and treatment…
Nursing scholarships to help hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico
The outpouring of support for citizens effected by the 2017 hurricanes continues. This time, it comes in the form of scholarships for nurses enrolling…
Body cameras in health care: The debate
Is it appropriate for healthcare professionals to wear body cameras? Here are some pros and cons, according to those debating this issue: Pros Provide…
Hospitals find creative strategies in wake of severe shortage of IV saline
More than 2 months after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, which produces most of the saline used in the United States, hospitals are having…
Patient confidence in nurses decreases when hospitals are understaffed
Nurses are well respected by the public. However, according to a recently published study, patients lose confidence in nurses and nursing care…
Beat the winter blues
You and your patients may be suffering the ill effects of cold winter weather. Take steps to keep yourself happy and healthy…and…
751 U.S. hospitals penalized for high infection rates
Hospitals in every state were penalized with cuts in Medicare payments for having too many infections. (Maryland is the only state not…
New York—First state to require a BSN
New York is the first state to require that nurses get bachelors degree. Within 10 years of receiving an RN license, nurses…
Flu treatment hampered by I.V. bag shortage
This unexpectedly bad flu season has been made even more difficult because of a shortage of fluids used to deliver medication and…
Health care—a bigger employer than retail or manufacturing
Did you know that nurses are now part of the largest employer in the United States? That’s right, health care is now…
Are data breaches in healthcare organizations common?
Has your organization ever experienced a data breach? According to a survey by the University of Phoenix College of Health Professions, one in…
Long-term night shift work increases the risks of common cancers in women
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) conducted a meta-analysis to identify whether long-term night shift work increased the risks of common cancers…
American Heart Association pediatric CPR guidelines update
The American Heart Association has updated its guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care. This update provides the evidence review…
Nursing scholarships to help hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico
The outpouring of support for citizens effected by the 2017 hurricanes continues. This time, it comes in the form of scholarships for…
Body cameras in health care: The debate
Is it appropriate for healthcare professionals to wear body cameras? Here are some pros and cons, according to those debating this issue:…
Hospitals find creative strategies in wake of severe shortage of IV saline
More than 2 months after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, which produces most of the saline used in the United States, hospitals…
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