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Nursing academics vs. practicing nurses? My blood boiled when I read ANA President Patton’s column “Is diagnosis of pressure ulcers within an RN’s scope…
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A great time to be a nurse
As nurses, we wouldn’t trade the intimate interactions we have with strangers who become trusting patients, or the adrenaline rush we get when saving…
Intraperitoneal chemotherapy: Improving the odds for ovarian cancer patients
Patients with ovarian cancer may receive intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy, which delivers chemotherapeutic agents directly into the peritoneal cavity. Drugs given by this route include…
The tyranny of insecurity
Once upon a time (or two or three), I worked for an insecure boss. I’m sure most of you have unfortunate tales of your…
Promoting nonhazardous alcohol use by older adults
Roughly half of adults ages 65 and older drink alcohol. Although experts continue to debate the possible health benefits of alcohol when consumed in…
Food in the fight against cancer: The evidence on cancer-related anorexia
Among the many treatments and supportive interventions for cancer, nurses and patients must not overlook a foundation of health—good nutrition. A proper diet during…
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…
Medication errors: Best Practices
A medication error can occur in any healthcare setting-with devastating consequences. The authors describe weaknesses in the key elements of medication use and propose…
Primary adrenal insufficiency: Elusive and potentially life-threatening
Often difficult to detect, primary insufficiency can flare into a life-threatening crisis. Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of both chronic and…
Our “knowing-doing” gap
Something as simple and low – tech as the checklist can help healthcare providers close the knowing – doing gap.
Letters to the Editor – March 2010
Let’s use the “power of one” to eliminate lateral violence in nursing Thank you, Dr. Leah Curtain, for your moving essay “On the power…
Weaning patients from the mechanical ventilator: The nurse’s role
Mechanical ventilation can cause serious complicattions-among them lung injury, pneumonia, and multisystemic disorders. Early weaning reduces these risks. This article is available to American…
Our Readers Respond
Nursing academics vs. practicing nurses? My blood boiled when I read ANA President Patton’s column “Is diagnosis of pressure ulcers within an…
A great time to be a nurse
As nurses, we wouldn’t trade the intimate interactions we have with strangers who become trusting patients, or the adrenaline rush we get…
Intraperitoneal chemotherapy: Improving the odds for ovarian cancer patients
Patients with ovarian cancer may receive intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy, which delivers chemotherapeutic agents directly into the peritoneal cavity. Drugs given by this…
The tyranny of insecurity
Once upon a time (or two or three), I worked for an insecure boss. I’m sure most of you have unfortunate tales…
Promoting nonhazardous alcohol use by older adults
Roughly half of adults ages 65 and older drink alcohol. Although experts continue to debate the possible health benefits of alcohol when…
Food in the fight against cancer: The evidence on cancer-related anorexia
Among the many treatments and supportive interventions for cancer, nurses and patients must not overlook a foundation of health—good nutrition. A proper…
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 –…
Medication errors: Best Practices
A medication error can occur in any healthcare setting-with devastating consequences. The authors describe weaknesses in the key elements of medication use…
Primary adrenal insufficiency: Elusive and potentially life-threatening
Often difficult to detect, primary insufficiency can flare into a life-threatening crisis. Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of both…
Our “knowing-doing” gap
Something as simple and low – tech as the checklist can help healthcare providers close the knowing – doing gap.
Letters to the Editor – March 2010
Let’s use the “power of one” to eliminate lateral violence in nursing Thank you, Dr. Leah Curtain, for your moving essay “On…
Weaning patients from the mechanical ventilator: The nurse’s role
Mechanical ventilation can cause serious complicattions-among them lung injury, pneumonia, and multisystemic disorders. Early weaning reduces these risks. This article is available…
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