Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depression
The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect have an increased risk…
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From our readers…The Companion
Parkinson’s had taken away almost everything she loved. She, the artist, had spent her younger days in the upper rooms of McGuffey painting watercolors…
From our readers…Talking to patients about a “weighty” issue: Are you ready?
As the prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to rise, no doubt more of your patients are having weight issues that complicate…
From our readers…Searching for life with man’s best friend
At the end of another crazy day in our Level 1 Trauma Center the call went out. Our volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) team…
Managing chronic pain in the elderly
Chronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.
Helping patients adhere to a gluten-free diet
Avoiding gluten isn’t easy. Here’s what you need to know to keep patients compliant with a gluten-free diet.
From our readers…Caring for the world by recycling supplies
I became aware of the acute lack of essential medical supplies when I participated in medical missions work in the Philippines and Honduras. Basic…
Choosing the right conversation
It’s 7:10 A.M. Maggie, the night-shift charge nurse, is waiting to give report to Julie, the charge nurse on the next shift. After a…
From our readers…At the Bedside
As my parents were approaching the age of downsizing their earthly possessions, I became the recipient of the generational family crib. It was the…
Moving toward a restraint-free environment
Sherry, age 17, is admitted to a behavioral health residential facility by her adoptive parents. She has mild mental retardation and attention deficit hyperactivity…
A little humor please
Laughter is a way of dealing with life’s stressors. Learning how to use humor to enrich our personal and professional lives can benefit us…
Caring for Caregivers: What Is Proven to Relieve Caregiver Strain and Burden?
Editor’s note: One of a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society. More than 1.5 million new cases of…
Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depression
The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect have an…
From our readers…The Companion
Parkinson’s had taken away almost everything she loved. She, the artist, had spent her younger days in the upper rooms of McGuffey…
From our readers…Talking to patients about a “weighty” issue: Are you ready?
As the prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to rise, no doubt more of your patients are having weight issues…
From our readers…Searching for life with man’s best friend
At the end of another crazy day in our Level 1 Trauma Center the call went out. Our volunteer Search and Rescue…
Managing chronic pain in the elderly
Chronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.
Helping patients adhere to a gluten-free diet
Avoiding gluten isn’t easy. Here’s what you need to know to keep patients compliant with a gluten-free diet.
From our readers…Caring for the world by recycling supplies
I became aware of the acute lack of essential medical supplies when I participated in medical missions work in the Philippines and…
Choosing the right conversation
It’s 7:10 A.M. Maggie, the night-shift charge nurse, is waiting to give report to Julie, the charge nurse on the next shift.…
From our readers…At the Bedside
As my parents were approaching the age of downsizing their earthly possessions, I became the recipient of the generational family crib. It…
Moving toward a restraint-free environment
Sherry, age 17, is admitted to a behavioral health residential facility by her adoptive parents. She has mild mental retardation and attention…
A little humor please
Laughter is a way of dealing with life’s stressors. Learning how to use humor to enrich our personal and professional lives can…
Caring for Caregivers: What Is Proven to Relieve Caregiver Strain and Burden?
Editor’s note: One of a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society. More than 1.5 million new…
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