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Polymyalgia rheumatica: A possible cause of pericardial effusion
Suspect polymyalgia in patients who continue to decline after treatment for pericardial effusion.
Advocating for patients in an era of drug-delivery problems
Learn what steps you can take to help patients avoid drug contamination and cope with drug shortages.
Be prepared for poison ivy, oak, and sumac
The author clears up misconceptions and discusses treatment.
Preparing nurses for tomorrow’s healthcare system
Today’s nursing curriculum uses such approaches as situated cognition, flipping the classroom, and concept-based learning.
Study: Fewer work hours for medical residents could have unintended consequences
A study in JAMA Internal Medicine comparing schedules of first-year residents found that fewer work hours increased the number of patient handoffs…
Interprofessional education promotes collaboration
A program for health profession students nurtures teamwork in a hospital setting.
What every nurse should know about hemophilia
Learn about the causes of this disorder, current treatments, and important nursing considerations.
From our readers…Value all your skills
Anyone who’s been a nurse for more than 10 years will agree with me: you can make big leaps from specialty to…
How one hospital helps staff nurses pay for advanced academic degrees
An innovative funding program is helping to create a highly educated nursing workforce.
Find the best route to your career destination
To move your career up a notch, should you go back to school or pursue nonacademic options? The authors’ advice can help…
Charge Nurse University: Preparing future nurse leaders
A leadership development program helps staff nurses with high leadership potential become the hospital’s next nurse leaders.