2016 American Nurse Today’s Spirit of Caring
We are pleased to announce that COLLEEN BIDWELL from Los Alamitos Medical Center, who was nominated by Judy Chabot, has received the most votes this year…
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2016 American Nurse Today’s Spirit of Caring
We are pleased to announce that COLLEEN BIDWELL from Los Alamitos Medical Center, who was nominated by Judy Chabot, has received the most votes…
Pregabalin may increase risk of birth defects
Pregabalin may increase the risk of major birth defects according to a study in Neurology. Read more and read the study abstract.
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On May 18, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tecentriq (atezolizumab) to treat urothelial carcinoma. Read more
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Five strategies to help prevent nurses’ patient-handling injuries
For too many years, musculoskeletal injuries from moving patients have been common among practicing nurses. It’s time to put all of our energy— both from an…
Quiz Time 2 – May 17, 2016
Which state had the first nursing school that was part of a university instead of a hospital? a. Oregon b. New York…
Quiz Time – May 17, 2016
Who established the Frontier Nursing Service? a. M. Adelaide Nutting b. Mary Mahoney c. Mary Breckinridge d. Dorothea Dix Answer: C. In…
Quiz Time – May 10, 2016
Which nurse leader introduced primary nursing? a. Marie Manthey b. Hildegard Peplau c. Lillian Wald d. Loretta Ford Answer: A. In…
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What was the first state to require a BSN for registered nurse licensure? a. Maryland b. North Dakota c. California d. Florida…
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The estimated percentage of women who served in Vietnam who were nurses is a. 50% b. 64% c. 75% d. 90% …
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