Quantum nursing III: Connecting on the same wavelength
Dr. Curtin explains why nurses should consciously “connect” with patients and describes the neural mechanisms that make this possible.
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Calculating and interpreting the odds ratio
Researchers use the odds ratio to analyze which of two groups of individuals is more likely to have an adverse outcome. Find out how…
Voice communications technology: healthcare provider perceptions and satisfaction
“Unnecessary noise is the most cruel abuse of care which can be inflicted on either the sick or the well.” Florence Nightingale, Notes on…
From our readers…Creating a patient/family advisory board
Today’s nurse is challenged to procure the skills and knowledge to facilitate healthy work environments in order to achieve best patient outcomes. How better…
Banner Simulation Medical Center: Using simulation to set up new nurses for success
Today, many nursing students graduate from educational programs without the clinical skills and judgment they need to handle a typical hospital caseload. At the…
Ethics for nurses in everyday practice: How stupid can you get?
Staffing is an issue at this 150-bed proprietary acute-care hospital. More than 100 of the hospital’s nurses, led by Mary Sims*, RN, signed a…
Combating medication verification workarounds in an electronic world
In the classic report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System, the Institute of Medicine reported that at least 44,000 of the…
Quantum nursing II: Our “field” of influence
In a follow-up to a previous column, Dr. Curtin expands on the quantum concept of energy fields and discusses the use of focused attention…
Grasping the all-important concept of risk
To fulfill your responsibility toward evidence-based practice, you need to understand statistical techniques. In the first article in our new “Spotlight on Statistics” series,…
Do you know which vaccines are recommended for special populations?
Pregnant and postpartum women, immunocompromised children, and persons at high risk for flu-related complications have special immunization needs. Part of ANA’s Bringing Immunity to…
From our readers…Hourly rounding benefits patients and staff
Studies have shown hourly rounding decreases call light usage and unit noise levels, increases patient satisfaction, and reduces falls. Some researchers also report increased…
Case Study: When is what you know considered confidential?
Five years ago, Jane Doe* was an inpatient at the XYZ Psychiatric Medical Clinic, being treated for long-standing cocaine use. Hers was a voluntary…
Quantum nursing III: Connecting on the same wavelength
Dr. Curtin explains why nurses should consciously “connect” with patients and describes the neural mechanisms that make this possible.
Calculating and interpreting the odds ratio
Researchers use the odds ratio to analyze which of two groups of individuals is more likely to have an adverse outcome. Find…
Voice communications technology: healthcare provider perceptions and satisfaction
“Unnecessary noise is the most cruel abuse of care which can be inflicted on either the sick or the well.” Florence Nightingale,…
From our readers…Creating a patient/family advisory board
Today’s nurse is challenged to procure the skills and knowledge to facilitate healthy work environments in order to achieve best patient outcomes.…
Banner Simulation Medical Center: Using simulation to set up new nurses for success
Today, many nursing students graduate from educational programs without the clinical skills and judgment they need to handle a typical hospital caseload.…
Ethics for nurses in everyday practice: How stupid can you get?
Staffing is an issue at this 150-bed proprietary acute-care hospital. More than 100 of the hospital’s nurses, led by Mary Sims*, RN,…
Combating medication verification workarounds in an electronic world
In the classic report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System, the Institute of Medicine reported that at least 44,000…
Quantum nursing II: Our “field” of influence
In a follow-up to a previous column, Dr. Curtin expands on the quantum concept of energy fields and discusses the use of…
Grasping the all-important concept of risk
To fulfill your responsibility toward evidence-based practice, you need to understand statistical techniques. In the first article in our new “Spotlight on…
Do you know which vaccines are recommended for special populations?
Pregnant and postpartum women, immunocompromised children, and persons at high risk for flu-related complications have special immunization needs. Part of ANA’s Bringing…
From our readers…Hourly rounding benefits patients and staff
Studies have shown hourly rounding decreases call light usage and unit noise levels, increases patient satisfaction, and reduces falls. Some researchers also…
Case Study: When is what you know considered confidential?
Five years ago, Jane Doe* was an inpatient at the XYZ Psychiatric Medical Clinic, being treated for long-standing cocaine use. Hers was…
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