Providing effective patient teaching on the Internet
A study compares two approached to high-tech teaching.
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2008 state legislative wrap-up
Legislatively, 2008 was a good year for nursing. In many states, safe nurse staffing laws, mandatory overtime restrictions, and safe patient-handling legislation got the…
Recognizing spinal cord compression
For a postoperative laminectomy patient, sudden left-sided weakness and sensation loss warrant a STAT return to the OR.
Seeing Red
American Heart Month is a time to celebrate the wealth of information that if acted on, can help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Improving palliative care and communication in the ICU
More than 500,000 people die in American intensive care units (ICUs) every year. And many of the deaths occur after the patient or family…
Nurse voices are needed now more than ever
Nurses can help retool our healthcare system by telling government leaders what they need to know.
Environmental health and the pediatric patient
Save the children. Every pediatric assessment should include a complete environmental health history.
Genetic research sheds light on common complex diseases
Using new tools, researchers are exploring complex disorders in which genes and the environment strongly interact.
CMA lobbyists discuss hot topics in the states
In 2009, patient safety, health care, safe staffing, and nursing advancement will top ANA’s list of legislative priorities.
Drugs Today – September 2008
Web Exclusive! An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals at www.AmericanNurseToday.com/journal.
Providing effective patient teaching on the Internet
A study compares two approached to high-tech teaching.
2008 state legislative wrap-up
Legislatively, 2008 was a good year for nursing. In many states, safe nurse staffing laws, mandatory overtime restrictions, and safe patient-handling legislation…
Recognizing spinal cord compression
For a postoperative laminectomy patient, sudden left-sided weakness and sensation loss warrant a STAT return to the OR.
Seeing Red
American Heart Month is a time to celebrate the wealth of information that if acted on, can help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Improving palliative care and communication in the ICU
More than 500,000 people die in American intensive care units (ICUs) every year. And many of the deaths occur after the patient…
Nurse voices are needed now more than ever
Nurses can help retool our healthcare system by telling government leaders what they need to know.
Environmental health and the pediatric patient
Save the children. Every pediatric assessment should include a complete environmental health history.
Genetic research sheds light on common complex diseases
Using new tools, researchers are exploring complex disorders in which genes and the environment strongly interact.
CMA lobbyists discuss hot topics in the states
In 2009, patient safety, health care, safe staffing, and nursing advancement will top ANA’s list of legislative priorities.
Drugs Today – September 2008
Web Exclusive! An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals at www.AmericanNurseToday.com/journal.
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