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Safe staffing saves lives
ANA’s “Safe Staffing Saves Lives” campaign fights for safe nurse staffing legislation.
Paget’s disease: A therapy update
Pain, arthritis, fractures, and skeletal deformities are calling cards of Paget’s disease. A new one-dose…
Beyond an interesting “read”
Nurse authors call on educators to incorporate IOM findings into education, practice.
Understanding the dangers of waste anesthetic gases
Exposure to volatile anesthetic gases poses a hazard to anyone who works in an operating…
Helping patients navigate end-of-life issues
In the recent movie The Bucket List, two men (one of them exceedingly wealthy) are…
Attacking anterior-wall myocardial infarction in time
More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells…
Tuberculosis today: Fighting an ancient adversary
The author describes the newest approaches to detecting, treating, and controlling this very old infectious…
Be a myth-buster: Stop the misconceptions about fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia produces many symptoms but no signs, so some clinicians dismiss it as a wastebasket…
Making a stand against malignant melanoma
Summer sizzles on, sun-worshipers soak up the rays. Years later, your ability to detect melanoma…
Persevering against pediatric pulmonary hypertension
Despite recent gains in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, a cure is a long way off.…
A nurse leader’s guide to managing priorities
When faced with conflicting priorities and work overload, a nurse leader must be proactive. This…
The aging face of HIV/AIDS
People older than age 50 account for at least 10% of HIV/AIDS cases in this…
Overcoming the fear of tonic-clonic seizures
A thoroughly rational approach to the most frightening of seizures.
Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome: What every acute-care nurse should know
Rapid withdrawal from antidepressant drugs can cause serious problems in acute-care patients. This article explains…
The five P’s spell positive outcomes for ARDS patients
Protect your ARDS patients from danger with perfusion, positioning, protective lung ventilation, protocol weaning, and…
How to start your personal exercise program
Getting fitter gets easier when you design your exercise program to suit your needs. A…
Act fast against anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis can kill within minutes unless the victim receives immediate treatment. Calling a rapid response…
A woman’s worst enemy
Most women woefully underestimate their risk for heart disease. Although breast cancer gets more publicity,…
Mumps on the rebound
After decades of dormancy, mumps is back and could be making an appearacne soon at…
Helping caregivers cope with death
A one-day retreat called Mindfulness, Meditaion, and Coping with Death helps healthcare professionals deal with…
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