From the other side of the bedHow long has it been since you looked at the ambience of a hospital with a critical eye? If you practice there, have you…
Herbal facts, herbal fallaciesYour sister-in-law gets frequent migraines and wants to try a “natural” therapy to help prevent them. A preoperative patient tells you she’s taking a…
Catching on to C. difficleTypically caused by antibiotic therapy, Clostridium difficile is now common in hospitals. Learn how to help stop the spread of this potentially fatal infection.
Myths and misconceptions about rheumatoid arthritisThink you know all about rheumatoid arthritis? Think again. Misunderstandings about the disease abound, even among healthcare professionals.
Our Readers RespondOvercoming the fear of floating “Tips for floaters” (March 2010) accurately described the floater’s dilemma. By showing both sides of the coin—the floater’s and…
Breath at the bellyMindfulness training can help nurses, patients, and loved ones cope with loss, grief, and suffering.
Emergency cardiac drugs: Essential facts for med-surg nursesIn the hospital setting, emergencies typically occur in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). But many also take place in progressive care…
How to fight fatigue in patients with cancer“Cancer’s paint box includes many shades of fatigue.” —Dana Jennings, a patient with prostate cancer who blogs for The New York Times The shock…
MRSA: A growing threat in both community and healthcare settingsMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a hot topic both in the healthcare arena and at the dinner table.
Technology: The great enablerWhere would you be without a “smart” phone to manage your life? We’ve adapted to noxious ring tones; how have we adapted to technology…
Stopping the silent progression of osteoporosisOsteoporosis and low bone mass affect about 44 million Americans. Women account for 80% of that number. And each year, more than 1.5 million…
Crucial conversations for motivating colleagues and patientsHave you ever spent time coaching a colleague only to have that person respond to your request with, “Sorry, but that isn’t a priority…
From the other side of the bedHow long has it been since you looked at the ambience of a hospital with a critical eye? If you practice there,…
Herbal facts, herbal fallaciesYour sister-in-law gets frequent migraines and wants to try a “natural” therapy to help prevent them. A preoperative patient tells you she’s…
Catching on to C. difficleTypically caused by antibiotic therapy, Clostridium difficile is now common in hospitals. Learn how to help stop the spread of this potentially…
Myths and misconceptions about rheumatoid arthritisThink you know all about rheumatoid arthritis? Think again. Misunderstandings about the disease abound, even among healthcare professionals.
Our Readers RespondOvercoming the fear of floating “Tips for floaters” (March 2010) accurately described the floater’s dilemma. By showing both sides of the coin—the…
Breath at the bellyMindfulness training can help nurses, patients, and loved ones cope with loss, grief, and suffering.
Emergency cardiac drugs: Essential facts for med-surg nursesIn the hospital setting, emergencies typically occur in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). But many also take place in…
How to fight fatigue in patients with cancer“Cancer’s paint box includes many shades of fatigue.” —Dana Jennings, a patient with prostate cancer who blogs for The New York Times…
MRSA: A growing threat in both community and healthcare settingsMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a hot topic both in the healthcare arena and at the dinner table.
Technology: The great enablerWhere would you be without a “smart” phone to manage your life? We’ve adapted to noxious ring tones; how have we adapted…
Stopping the silent progression of osteoporosisOsteoporosis and low bone mass affect about 44 million Americans. Women account for 80% of that number. And each year, more than…
Crucial conversations for motivating colleagues and patientsHave you ever spent time coaching a colleague only to have that person respond to your request with, “Sorry, but that isn’t…
