Ogilvie’s syndrome: No ordinary constipation
A patient complains of bloating, abdominal tenderness, and constipation. Nothing unusual? Maybe. But if you’re too quick to dismiss these symptoms, you could be overlooking…
Nursing Education
Persevering against pediatric pulmonary hypertension
Despite recent gains in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, a cure is a long way off. Diagnosis and therapy can be tricky, and prognosis remains…
Take Note – July 2007
On-line video-based course on emergency preparedness The need for better coordination between governmental agencies and hospitals became apparent after 9/11 and again after Hurricane…
Vascular closure devices: What you know can prevent serious complications
Your knowledge and your patient teaching can be the difference between a quick recovery and a serious complication.
Exploring massage therapy as a career option
A nurse-turned-massage therapist found that hands-on interaction with massage clients reconnected her to one of the most fulfilling aspects of nursing – contact through…
When all signs point to long QT syndrome
A patient’s brief loss of consciousness leads to discovery of long QT syndrome. By thinking fast and making all the right moves, you can…
Getting a grip on GERD
Most patients manage the heartburn, nausea, and belching of gastroesophegeal reflux disease with lifestyle changes and medications. But some may experience a dangerous symptom…
Be a coach for novice nurses
The transition from the educational setting to the practice setting can be intimidating. Make it easier by guiding novice nurses.
BNP: Rapid detector of heart failure
In an emergency, this blood test can detect heart failure rapidly and reliably.
What you must know about minors and informed consent
Our expert, Mable H. Smith, PhD, JD, RN explains the subtleties of informed consent when your patient is a minor.
Ogilvie’s syndrome: No ordinary constipation
A patient complains of bloating, abdominal tenderness, and constipation. Nothing unusual? Maybe. But if you’re too quick to dismiss these symptoms, you could…
Persevering against pediatric pulmonary hypertension
Despite recent gains in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, a cure is a long way off. Diagnosis and therapy can be tricky, and…
Take Note – July 2007
On-line video-based course on emergency preparedness The need for better coordination between governmental agencies and hospitals became apparent after 9/11 and again…
Vascular closure devices: What you know can prevent serious complications
Your knowledge and your patient teaching can be the difference between a quick recovery and a serious complication.
Exploring massage therapy as a career option
A nurse-turned-massage therapist found that hands-on interaction with massage clients reconnected her to one of the most fulfilling aspects of nursing –…
When all signs point to long QT syndrome
A patient’s brief loss of consciousness leads to discovery of long QT syndrome. By thinking fast and making all the right moves,…
Getting a grip on GERD
Most patients manage the heartburn, nausea, and belching of gastroesophegeal reflux disease with lifestyle changes and medications. But some may experience a…
Be a coach for novice nurses
The transition from the educational setting to the practice setting can be intimidating. Make it easier by guiding novice nurses.
BNP: Rapid detector of heart failure
In an emergency, this blood test can detect heart failure rapidly and reliably.
What you must know about minors and informed consent
Our expert, Mable H. Smith, PhD, JD, RN explains the subtleties of informed consent when your patient is a minor.
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