Improving pain care for combat injured soldiers and veterans
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Fusing Magnet® and just culture
The author describes the beneficial alignment of just culture concepts Magnet® principles.
Environment, health, & safety – Nurses have the power to protect
To reduce the impact of seasonal influenza, ANA urges all RNs to get vaccinated annually and to encourage patients to do the same
Chest tube care: The more you know, the easier it gets
Many nurses find chest tube care intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. Once you understand the basics, you can be confident when caring for…
Hospital patients with chronic diseases at risk for unintentional stoppage of medications
A study in JAMA found that patients with chronic diseases who are admitted to the hospital are at increased risk for unintentional discontinuation of…
FDA publishes REMS list
Access a list of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more..
TJC releases sentinel event alert on radiation risk of diagnostic imaging
On Aug. 24, The Joint Commission (TJC) published a sentinel event alert on the radiation risk of diagnostic images. It includes actions organizations can…
Study finds radiofrequency ablation effective for Barrett’s esophagus
Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s esophagus with dysplasia has an acceptable safety profile and is associated with a low rate of disease progression, for up…
From our readers…Balancing the power in favor of patients
Ms. Sims, a bedside nurse featured by Leah Curtin earlier this year inspired me to write this article. At the behest of others, Ms.…
Understanding FDA’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy
FDA’s REMS program is one more way the agency is trying to reduce drug risks.
From our readers…Strategies for Implementing an Effective Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Program (SANE)
SANE nurses help ensure victims of sexual assault receive the compassionate care they need and collect evidence that can be used in court.
Improving pain care for combat injured soldiers and veterans
By Rosemary C. Polomano, PhD, RN, FAAN Advances in battlefield trauma management have significantly improved survival among military personnel injured in the…
Fusing Magnet® and just culture
The author describes the beneficial alignment of just culture concepts Magnet® principles.
Environment, health, & safety – Nurses have the power to protect
To reduce the impact of seasonal influenza, ANA urges all RNs to get vaccinated annually and to encourage patients to do the…
Chest tube care: The more you know, the easier it gets
Many nurses find chest tube care intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. Once you understand the basics, you can be confident when…
Hospital patients with chronic diseases at risk for unintentional stoppage of medications
A study in JAMA found that patients with chronic diseases who are admitted to the hospital are at increased risk for unintentional…
FDA publishes REMS list
Access a list of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more..
TJC releases sentinel event alert on radiation risk of diagnostic imaging
On Aug. 24, The Joint Commission (TJC) published a sentinel event alert on the radiation risk of diagnostic images. It includes actions…
Study finds radiofrequency ablation effective for Barrett’s esophagus
Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s esophagus with dysplasia has an acceptable safety profile and is associated with a low rate of disease progression,…
From our readers…Balancing the power in favor of patients
Ms. Sims, a bedside nurse featured by Leah Curtin earlier this year inspired me to write this article. At the behest of…
Understanding FDA’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy
FDA’s REMS program is one more way the agency is trying to reduce drug risks.
From our readers…Strategies for Implementing an Effective Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Program (SANE)
SANE nurses help ensure victims of sexual assault receive the compassionate care they need and collect evidence that can be used in…
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