Patient Safety
How should nurses dress? Should you wear a white uniform? Is jewelry appropriate on the job? A survey reveals what patients really think.
Attacking anterior-wall myocardial infarction in time
More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells you how – and how quickly – you need…
Professional dress: Keep it simple and functional
At the first mention of writing or revising a dress code, my blood pressure rises. My view is that nurses should be responsible for…
Safe patient-handling programs: How to calculate return on investment
Find out how to calculate return on investment for a safe patient-handling program.
Speeding to save a stroke victim
The swift response of the healthcare team helps a patient avoid the most devastating effects of a stroke.
Get Savvy to syncope
Syncope is a common occurrence and is commonly benign. But sometimes a swoon signals a serious underlying condition. Learn what causes syncope and how…
ANA signs on to letter affirming positive change in U.S. Public Health Service
ANA signs a letter of concern about proposed creation of an Office of the National Nurse.
Funding the future of nursing
What do ANA members Pamela Mitchell, Elaine Larson, Ann Rogers, and Dorothy Brooten have in common? Early in their careers, each received a research…
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 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…
An evidence-based approach to creating a new nursing dress code
How should nurses dress? Should you wear a white uniform? Is jewelry appropriate on the job? A survey reveals what patients really think.
Attacking anterior-wall myocardial infarction in time
More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells you how – and how quickly –…
Professional dress: Keep it simple and functional
At the first mention of writing or revising a dress code, my blood pressure rises. My view is that nurses should be…
Safe patient-handling programs: How to calculate return on investment
Find out how to calculate return on investment for a safe patient-handling program.
Speeding to save a stroke victim
The swift response of the healthcare team helps a patient avoid the most devastating effects of a stroke.
Get Savvy to syncope
Syncope is a common occurrence and is commonly benign. But sometimes a swoon signals a serious underlying condition. Learn what causes syncope…
ANA signs on to letter affirming positive change in U.S. Public Health Service
ANA signs a letter of concern about proposed creation of an Office of the National Nurse.
Funding the future of nursing
What do ANA members Pamela Mitchell, Elaine Larson, Ann Rogers, and Dorothy Brooten have in common? Early in their careers, each received…
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…
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