Battery recycling: Nursing’s role
A battery recycling program can decrease the health and environmental risks of inappropriate battery disposal.
Patient Safety
Herbal facts, herbal fallacies
Many people assume herbs can’t cause harm, and neglect to tell healthcare providers they’re using them. This article will boost your herbal awareness and…
Beyond a box of chocolates
Often, patients and families express their gratitude for a special nurse’s outstanding care with spoken thanks or heartfelt commendations written to a nursing supervisor.…
Take Note – November 2007
Medical illiteracy can kill A 6-year study of 3,260 patients ages 65 and older found that almost 40% of those considered medically illiterate died…
What’s the latest on lipoproteins
A new lab technique called segmented gradient gel electrophoresis identifies subclasses of cholesterol and more precisely predicts your patient’s cardiac risk.
Workplace programs promote healthy behaviors
Workplace health promotion programs are an efficient approach to improving the health of a relatively large group of individuals because worksite interventions are more…
Pressure mapping: A new path to pressure-ulcer prevention
Pressure mapping shows you high risk areas, so you can take steps to help prevent pressure ulcers.
Protect your patients from venous thromboembolism
How an evidence-based protocol for risk assessment and risk-based prophylaxis can decrease venous thromboembolism in your institution.
Letters to the Editor – November 2007
A timely expression of support “Being with dying” in the September issue was timely for my staff and me. I am an RN Unit…
Meeting your patients spiritual needs
When a patient says, “I’m afraid I’m going to die,” do you offer empty reassurances? Find an excuse to leave the room? Read this…
Take Note – October 2007
Medicare to stop reimbursing hospitals for eight preventable conditions Medicare will stop paying hospitals for the extra costs of treating eight conditions stemming from…
A question of disclosure: RNs often struggle with revealing their health conditions to employers
It’s no secret that Americans are living longer and that deaths from heart disease, stroke, and cancer are on the downswing. It’s also true…
Battery recycling: Nursing’s role
A battery recycling program can decrease the health and environmental risks of inappropriate battery disposal.
Herbal facts, herbal fallacies
Many people assume herbs can’t cause harm, and neglect to tell healthcare providers they’re using them. This article will boost your herbal…
Beyond a box of chocolates
Often, patients and families express their gratitude for a special nurse’s outstanding care with spoken thanks or heartfelt commendations written to a…
Take Note – November 2007
Medical illiteracy can kill A 6-year study of 3,260 patients ages 65 and older found that almost 40% of those considered medically…
What’s the latest on lipoproteins
A new lab technique called segmented gradient gel electrophoresis identifies subclasses of cholesterol and more precisely predicts your patient’s cardiac risk.
Workplace programs promote healthy behaviors
Workplace health promotion programs are an efficient approach to improving the health of a relatively large group of individuals because worksite interventions…
Pressure mapping: A new path to pressure-ulcer prevention
Pressure mapping shows you high risk areas, so you can take steps to help prevent pressure ulcers.
Protect your patients from venous thromboembolism
How an evidence-based protocol for risk assessment and risk-based prophylaxis can decrease venous thromboembolism in your institution.
Letters to the Editor – November 2007
A timely expression of support “Being with dying” in the September issue was timely for my staff and me. I am an…
Meeting your patients spiritual needs
When a patient says, “I’m afraid I’m going to die,” do you offer empty reassurances? Find an excuse to leave the room?…
Take Note – October 2007
Medicare to stop reimbursing hospitals for eight preventable conditions Medicare will stop paying hospitals for the extra costs of treating eight conditions…
A question of disclosure: RNs often struggle with revealing their health conditions to employers
It’s no secret that Americans are living longer and that deaths from heart disease, stroke, and cancer are on the downswing. It’s…
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