Patient Safety Posters.(News You Can Use)(Brief article)
These new editions of the Patient Safety Posters contain tips
designed to help organizations meet the 2008 National Patient Safety
Goals. Packaged in a set of 10 eye-catching and informative 18" . . .
Recognizing heart failure in elderly with COPD.(News You Can
Use)(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)(Brief article)
Due to physiologic variables such as increased pulmonary vascular
pressure and chronic hypoxemia, the patient with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) is at risk for heart failure (HF). . . .
Education on wound care!(News You Can Use)(Brief article)
DATE: Wednesday, August 13, 2008
LOCATION: Peppermill Hotel/Casino, Aspen room 2707 S. Virginia,
Reno, NV.
TIME: 7:30 AM-4 PM
Presenter: Susan Schardt, RN, CWCN, CWS
The 5th annual . . .
New continuing nursing education modules now available on the
care of mothers and babies.(News You Can Use)(Brief article)
For nurses seeking up-to-date and cost-effective continuing
education on the care of mothers and babies, the March of Dimes is now
offering three new publications (modules).
They are:
. . .
Randomized trial of low-volume PEG solution versus Standard PEG +
electrolytes for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy.(News You
Christian Ell, M.D., Ph.D. (Am J Gastroenterol 2008;103:883-893)
This randomized study provides an interesting option to the
"GoLightly" prep now currently in practice. The study split
the test . . .
'Superbug' genome shows extreme drug resistance.(News
You Can Use)
British research into one the most recent "superbugs,"
reveals that the bacterium has an incredible ability to resist
antibiotics and other drugs, according to soon-to-be-published findings.
Steno, . . .
Venous thromboembolism (VTE).(News You Can Use)(Brief
article)
This is the what we used to call deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is
associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality in hospitalized
patients. Over 150 years ago, Dr. Virchow identified three . . .
Operation quiet comfort--support our military.(News You Can
Use)(Brief article)
Operation Quiet Comfort is a national non-profit organization based
out of Michigan and was established for the purpose of honoring and
comforting members of the U.S. Armed Forces injured while in . . .
Assessing decreased urine output.(News You Can Use)(Brief
article)
Decreased urine output may indicate that your patient has acute
renal failure. Do not assume that your patient is simply dehydrated,
instead, look for risk factors of renal dysfunction.
Now this . . .
Objective markers cardiovascular (CV) events.(News You Can
Use)
In attempts to define objective markers for evidenced-based
practice, additional laboratory studies have been recommended in the
literature. A series of recent articles indicate that additional . . .
Compression only CPR?(News You Can Use)(cardiopulmonary
resuscitation)(Brief article)
In a call to action by the American Heart Association bystanders
are now advised to do compression only CPR. Several research studies in
recent years have shown that compression only CPR without . . .
Administering D50 safely.(News You Can Use)(dextrose 50%)(Brief
article)
Dextrose 50% (D50) is often given as an intravenous bolus to
patients who have hypoglycemia, but many of us have never been taught
how to properly administer D50. As the name implies D50 is 50 . . .
Assess for potential problems--complications.(News You Can
Use)(Brief article)
Perform a full assessment at the beginning of your shift,
recognizing potential problems. Then choose the part of the affected
system that is most likely to change first. This is the area that . . .
Professional boundaries.(News You Can Use)
Hardly a week goes by that someone doesn't say to me, "I
don't see how you can do this kind of work (hospice nursing),"
to which I reply, "I really love it!" They just look at me
with eyes of . . .
How to validate hypo/hyper kalemia.(News You Can Use)
Most nursing programs teach that hypokalemia is associated with
tachycardia and hyperkalemia is associated with bradycardia. And
although there are conditions where either a slow or fast heart rate . . .
Managing your money as a single person.(News You Can Use)
Nurses need to be smart about handling money; especially when an
unforeseen tragedy strikes (divorce, death of a spouse, major family
changes).
Sad to say many nurses lack the knowledge to . . .
New materials developed by US EPA Aging Initiative.(News You Can
Use)(United States Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief
artic
The American Nurses Association was notified of materials developed
by the U.S. EPA Aging Initiative. This materials deals with
environmental issues and how they affect older adults' health.
These . . .
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) methods could help in the battle
against hospital infections.(News You Can Use)(Brief article)
Inspired by the popular television drama "CSI,"
investigators in the Netherlands have trialed methods used by forensic
scientists at crime scenes to highlight infection risks in their
hospital.
. . .
Readiness and response to public health emergencies help needed
now from professional nursing associations.(Practice Issues)
Sally Phillips, R.N, Ph.D, and Roberta Lavin, R.N., M.S. The
Journal of Professional Nursing 2004;20(5):279-80.
This article discusses the importance of professional nursing
associations to the . . .
Effective teaching--the design and delivery of community lectures
are integral to successful adult health education programs.(Pr
by Maria Soper BSN, RN
This article is an excellent overview of points to consider when
preparing and presenting health education programs to community groups.
Any health care provider would . . .
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