Penlight--a useful tool.(News You Can Use)
Own a penlight. This is a very useful tool for exploring wounds,
the mouth, and other areas for a full assessment but do not get carried
away with checking pupils though; pupil checks are very . . .
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 . . .
Time and motion study: how do medical-surgical nurses spend their
time?(Practice Issues)(Report)
Ann Hendrich: Permanente Journal
This study is the first hospital environmental study to quantify
how nurses spend their time, in real-time and in real work contexts.
tracking the movement and . . .
Medicare to expand what it will not pay to treat the new list of
hospital complications are....(Practice Issues)(United States C
CMS officials proposed new rules that would add nine conditions to
the list of preventable conditions that Medicare will no longer pay
hospitals to treat. In August 2007, CMS announced that it no . . .
Hospital adopts color-based dress code.(Practice Issues)(Mary
Washington Hospital)(Brief article)
Mary Washington Hospital in Virginia adopted a "professional
clinical attire" policy, better known as a dress code. Patients,
families and visitors know instantly that the workers dressed in navy . . .
Drug safety relies on you, the healthcare professional, find and
report new serious adverse reactions.(Practice Issues)(Brief
ar
You as a vigilant healthcare practitioner (HCP) can make a major
contribution to public health by participating in the Food and Drug
Administration's (FDA's) Spontaneous Reporting System. . . .
CDC alert on adverse effects consuming "Total Body
Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula".(Practice
Issues)(Centers for Disease
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working
collaboratively with state health departments, the Poison Control
Centers, and FDA on reports of adverse health effects . . .
Boxed warning for Regranex.(Practice Issues)(Brief
article)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the addition
of a boxed warning to the label of Regranex Gel 0.01% (becaplermin) to
address the increased risk of cancer mortality in patients . . .
Bullying in nursing.(Practice Issues)(Center for American
Nurses)
Disruptive behavior such as bullying, lateral violence, and verbal
abuse is so common in healthcare settings that the Center for American
Nurses recently released a position statement calling for . . .
CDC recommends shingles vaccine; even for those prior
episodes.(Practice Issues)(United States Centers for Disease Control and
P
People age 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, or
herpes zoster, a condition often marked by debilitating chronic pain,
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . . .
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