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National Council Issues Report on Psychiatric Shortage

Medical Directors’ Report Recommends Training More Psychiatrists and Expanding Tele-psychiatry. The New National Council Medical Director Institute Makes Sweeping Recommendations to Combat a Shortage…

FDA approves new drug for Parkinson’s disease

On March 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xadago (safinamide) tablets as an add-on treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease who…

Nurses Hacking Healthcare

When you hear the word “hackathon,” you may not necessarily envision a room full of nurses brainstorming ideas. Traditionally, hackathons were created as a…

American Academy of Nursing – Twenty Things Nurses and Patients Should Question

Boston, MA (March 21, 2017) – The American Academy of Nursing announced five new Choosing Wisely® recommendations today concerning often routine treatment approaches that…

A Look At Hospital Nursing During the 1970’s

You would feel lost and confused if you were transported back in time to a hospital ward in the 1970’s when the nurses who…

FDA approves nasal spray for nocturnal polyuria

On March 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved octiva (desmopressin acetate) nasal spray for adults with nocturnal polyuria. Read more

Helping nurses cope with postcode stress

Understanding how nurses cope following the death of a patient after CPR may help identify nurses most at risk for postcode stress and posttraumatic…

Hair stylist honors tired client, and her shoes, with essay about ‘superhero’ nurses

Hair stylist Ashley Bolling called it one of those “stop-you-in-your-tracks” moments. Last week one of her clients, a nurse, came in for a lengthy…

FDA approves extract for house dust mite allergic rhinitis

On March 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Odactra, the first allergen extract to be administered sublingually to treat house dust…

FDA approves new treatment for carcinoid syndrome

On Feb. 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xermelo (telotristat ethyl) tablets in combination with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy for the treatment…

The Incredible Way Nursing Uniforms Have Changed Over The Last Century

Nursing is a very special type of job that takes a very special type of person. Florence Nightingale said of this time-honored profession: “Nursing…

Springfield nurses do ‘Hokey Pokey’ to lift spirits of 3-year-old patient

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A young girl who’s stuck in the hospital got a surprise from her favorite nurses. The “Hokey Pokey” is 3-year old…

National Council Issues Report on Psychiatric Shortage

Medical Directors’ Report Recommends Training More Psychiatrists and Expanding Tele-psychiatry. The New National Council Medical Director Institute Makes Sweeping Recommendations to Combat…

FDA approves new drug for Parkinson’s disease

On March 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xadago (safinamide) tablets as an add-on treatment for patients with Parkinson’s…

Nurses Hacking Healthcare

When you hear the word “hackathon,” you may not necessarily envision a room full of nurses brainstorming ideas. Traditionally, hackathons were created…

American Academy of Nursing – Twenty Things Nurses and Patients Should Question

Boston, MA (March 21, 2017) – The American Academy of Nursing announced five new Choosing Wisely® recommendations today concerning often routine treatment…

A Look At Hospital Nursing During the 1970’s

You would feel lost and confused if you were transported back in time to a hospital ward in the 1970’s when the…

FDA approves nasal spray for nocturnal polyuria

On March 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved octiva (desmopressin acetate) nasal spray for adults with nocturnal polyuria. Read…

Helping nurses cope with postcode stress

Understanding how nurses cope following the death of a patient after CPR may help identify nurses most at risk for postcode stress…

Hair stylist honors tired client, and her shoes, with essay about ‘superhero’ nurses

Hair stylist Ashley Bolling called it one of those “stop-you-in-your-tracks” moments. Last week one of her clients, a nurse, came in for…

FDA approves extract for house dust mite allergic rhinitis

On March 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Odactra, the first allergen extract to be administered sublingually to treat…

FDA approves new treatment for carcinoid syndrome

On Feb. 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xermelo (telotristat ethyl) tablets in combination with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy for…