A student nurse describes how he became deeply involved in patient care via his nursing classes, EMT work, and EKG/cardiac emergency care.
Information nurse specialists, who combine healthcare expertise with information science skills, will help enact Obama's goal of making all healthcare records electronic.
Patients who exhibit signs of domestic abuse may shy away from reporting it due to fear. Nurses should document evidence of suspected violence, following hospital policy, but remain caring and nonjudgmental in case their patient may share and seek help.
Experimental neuropeptide agonist velneperit demonstrated statistically significant bodyweight reduction versus placebo, and with a reduced-calorie diet, in two yearlong studies.
More hospitals are improving efficiency amid the nursing shortage by using computers on wheels: carts with easy access to diagnostic equipment, bar-code readers, and other aids to computerized care.
The isolating stigma of breaching professional trust leads many nurses who abuse drugs to remain silent. Review the factors that can trigger abuse, and how to seek help.
Recognizing the causes and mechanism of this common arrhythmia, and knowing the right treatment responses, will help you control this dangerous condition.
After receiving a negative diagnosis, patients often are too emotional to understand or even hear you explain their condition. Help give your patients a clearer picture of what lies ahead with our tips for sensitive engagement and education.
With symptoms similar to other pneumonias, Neisseria meningitidis requires specific action once cultures prove positive. Learn how to speed your patient's recovery.
Ostomy patients require considerable preparation and training to cope with their new status. This article provides nurses with descriptions of ostomy types, equipment information, stoma emergencies, and the physical and psychological challenges that patients will face.
One nurse's idea to provide companionship during patients' final hours has flowered into an international mission of care. Learn how Joy Shiller's institution adopted and customized this program, and read testimonials of volunteers who have kept vigil with dying patients.
Assignment floating, long an unpopular practice in nursing, is finding new acceptance. Staffing-practice redesign, making the whole organization aware of nursing needs, and specialzed technical assistance have transformed the last-minute search for nurses to fill open unit spots into a refined, efficient procedure.
New menopause-specialty nursing credential from the North American Menopause Society provides standards of care, skill recognition, and professional opportunities for those who concentrate in women's health. Article describes exam outline and objectives, how and when to apply, and statistics on how widespread the certification is.
