Medical alert: Delirium do’s and don’ts
Delirium is a state of confusion and altered level of consciousness that comes on suddenly and lasts for hours or even weeks before resolving. A serious and often…
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High stakes in the U.S. House and Senate
While the 2016 presidential campaign continues to dominate headlines, the outcome of critical races in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate could dramatically alter Washington’s political landscape. Through…
Zika virus: Dispelling the myths
Since its emergence, Zika virus has been a source of concern and confusion for many people worldwide, particularly in today’s era of instant messaging and misinformation. However, because…
Stepping up to prevent antibiotic resistance, manage emerging diseases
Since microorganisms were first linked to infectious diseases centuries ago, scientists and healthcare practitioners have been waging a war to stop the spread of pathogens that lead to potentially…
Antimicrobial stewardship and you
The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will cause as many as 10 million deaths globally. Not only does AMR lead to increased mortality; it also lengthens…
Making a difference for patients through culturally congruent care
Regardless of the healthcare setting, a registered nurse (RN) in 2016 is likely to encounter patients with culturally diverse beliefs and practices about health,…
Attaining a culturally congruent practice
Patient-centered, holistic care is something that nurses are taught about early and are expected to strive for every day. Yet we can’t truly practice…
Homepage — Quiz Time August
Which diagnostic biomarker is detectable in the urine within 12 hours after renal tubular cells are injured? a. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin b. Cystatin C…
Shared calling: Then and now
May is a wonderful month, with so many celebrations to enjoy and share, including Mother’s Day, National Nurses Week, Florence Nightingale’s birthday, Armed Forces…
Quiz time – Spirit of Caring, 5/29
When was the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) established at the National Institutes of Health? a. 1965 b. 1972 c. 1985 d. 1993…
Tacrolimus effective in treating ocular graft-versus-host-disease
Compared to methylprednisolone, topical doses of ultra low-dose tacrolimus, an immunosuppressive medication, is equally effective and is associated with fewer hypertensive side effects in…
Medical alert: Delirium do’s and don’ts
Delirium is a state of confusion and altered level of consciousness that comes on suddenly and lasts for hours or even weeks before resolving. A…
High stakes in the U.S. House and Senate
While the 2016 presidential campaign continues to dominate headlines, the outcome of critical races in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate could dramatically alter Washington’s political…
Zika virus: Dispelling the myths
Since its emergence, Zika virus has been a source of concern and confusion for many people worldwide, particularly in today’s era of instant messaging and…
Stepping up to prevent antibiotic resistance, manage emerging diseases
Since microorganisms were first linked to infectious diseases centuries ago, scientists and healthcare practitioners have been waging a war to stop the spread of pathogens that lead…
Antimicrobial stewardship and you
The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will cause as many as 10 million deaths globally. Not only does AMR lead to increased mortality; it…
Making a difference for patients through culturally congruent care
Regardless of the healthcare setting, a registered nurse (RN) in 2016 is likely to encounter patients with culturally diverse beliefs and practices…
Attaining a culturally congruent practice
Patient-centered, holistic care is something that nurses are taught about early and are expected to strive for every day. Yet we can’t…
Homepage — Quiz Time August
Which diagnostic biomarker is detectable in the urine within 12 hours after renal tubular cells are injured? a. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin b.…
Shared calling: Then and now
May is a wonderful month, with so many celebrations to enjoy and share, including Mother’s Day, National Nurses Week, Florence Nightingale’s birthday,…
Quiz time – Spirit of Caring, 5/29
When was the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) established at the National Institutes of Health? a. 1965 b. 1972 c. 1985…
Tacrolimus effective in treating ocular graft-versus-host-disease
Compared to methylprednisolone, topical doses of ultra low-dose tacrolimus, an immunosuppressive medication, is equally effective and is associated with fewer hypertensive side…
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