American Nurse Today - Current Issue

2012 recommended immunization schedules released

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:19:54 EST

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Ideas for improving childhood immunization

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:12:14 EST

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FDA announces agreement in principle on medical device user fees

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:10:46 EST

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Study of nurses with disabilities seeks participants

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:10:34 EST

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Number of early elective deliveries fall slightly, but more work needed

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:59:50 EST

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FDA announces new risk factor for PML associated with Tysabri

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:57:10 EST

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Is it Addison’s disease or Cushing syndrome? | Deborah Hunt, PhD, RN

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:41:42 EST

Features: Both of these complex endocrine disorders involve the adrenal glands and cause abnormal cortisol levels. Based on physical and laboratory findings, could you determine which one your patient has?

NEJM study assess BMD retesting

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:53:12 EST

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Number of deaths after surgery declines

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:52:08 EST

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FA) approved Voraxaze (glucarpidase)

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:49:45 EST

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Minimize words, maximize impact with simple graphics | Susanne J. Pavlovich-Danis, MSN, ARNP-C, CDE, CRRN

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:39:36 EST

Practice Matters: Capture your audience’s attention quickly by using visual images to show concepts and explain data in articles and presentations.

Ten tips for handling job interviews by phone | Kathleen Pagana, PhD, RN

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:39:13 EST

Career Sphere: More employers are using phone interviews to screen job candidates. Discover how to make the most of this technique.

FDA announces guidelines for polymyxin, vecuronium recall

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:42:02 EST

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Study finds no link between smoking during pregnancy and autism

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:41:23 EST

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Link to the January e-Edition

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:55:42 EST

Janaury e-Edition:

Surgeons between 35 and 50 years old provide safest thyroid surgery care

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:14:16 EST

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Making the transformation to a customer-service orientation | Anne S. Rabert, MHSA, RN, CCRN, NE-BC

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:42:55 EST

Leading the Way: This article describes how to boost patient satisfaction and loyalty.

Does evidence-based nursing increase ROI? | Marita MacKinnon Schifalacqua, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN; Sr. Maurita Soukup, MSN, RN, PhD; and Wanda Kelley, MSN, RN-BC; and Alison Rich Mason, BA, BSN, RN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:40:40 EST

Leading the Way: A quality-improvement initiative quantified return on investment (ROI) from cost avoidance for five healthcare-acquired conditions.

A hospital’s Magnet^® redesignation drive spurs efforts to improve patient safety | Brenda Wolles, RN, OCN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:37:18 EST

Magnet® Highlights: Magnet appraisers’ questions increase the author’s determination to reduce patient falls.

Schwartz Center Rounds® and Magnet®: Enhancing patient- and family-centered care | Bridget Mudge, MS, RN, CNS, BC, and Marjorie Stanzler, BA

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:35:40 EST

Magnet® Highlights: This favorable combination provides a safe setting for caregivers to discuss difficult issues.

Highlights from the 2011 ANCC National Magnet Conference®

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:33:01 EST

Magnet® Highlights: View people, activities, and crafts at the Baltimore conference.

An encouraging word | Ellanie Bessonette, RN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:21:01 EST

Mind Body Spirit: Thanking, encouraging, and complimenting those around you can make all the difference in the world and sweeten a sour workplace.

A quantum life | Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:05:23 EST

Practice Matters: Quantum theory explains how you create your life through what you choose to think, then intend and, ultimately, do.

Adverse drug reactions in the elderly: Can we stem the tide? | Shari J. Lynn, MSN, RN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:32:14 EST

Strictly Clinical: To make drug use safer in older adults, nurses must take complete medication histories, report suspected reactions to the FDA, and take a holistic view of our patients’ health status.

Self-extubation threatens a patient’s recovery | Heather Justice, BSN, RN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:30:38 EST

Strictly Clinical: A disoriented patient removes his endotracheal tube and suffers severe respiratory distress. Can he be saved before it’s too late?

Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections | Brian T. Conner, PhD, RN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:28:18 EST

Strictly Clinical: Infections related to urinary catheters are the most common type of healthcare-acquired infection. The author describes his pilot study of an evidence-based intervention to reduce these infections.

Headlines from the Hill | Eileen Shannon Carlson, RN, JD

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:23:58 EST

Inside ANA: CMS has proposed major changes to the rule for Medical Conditions of Participation, which can significantly affect nursing practice.

From Your ANA President | Karen A. Daley, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:01:11 EST

Inside ANA: President, American Nurses AssociationResearch shows that Magnet^® designation makes a difference in the lives of nurses and patients

Issues up close | Susan Trossman, RN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:58:59 EST

Inside ANA: ANA is taking steps to ensure that nurses are recognized for their care-coordination activities.

Environment, health, & safety | Amy Garcia, RN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:55:36 EST

Inside ANA: Find out how to improve your odds of staying safe on the job.

Make your nursing care malpractice-proof | Deanna L. Reising, PhD, RN, ANCS-BC, ANEF

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:47:35 EST

Continuing Education: Being sued for malpractice isn’t on any nurse’s "bucket list." Understanding the elements of malpractice and the six categories of claims against nurses can help you avoid it.

Break the bullying cycle | Terri Townsend, MA, RN, CCRN, CVRN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:40:49 EST

Features: Commonplace in nursing, bullying jeopardizes nurse retention, staff morale, and patient safety. This article explores ways to banish bullying and create a healthier work environment.

When it’s my time to die | Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Editor-in-Chief

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:35:22 EST

Features: Failing to make our end-of-life wishes known to others can deny us and our loved ones important choices.

Our Readers Respond

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:32:14 EST

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January References

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:02:18 EST

References:

American Nurse Today - Current Issue

2012 recommended immunization schedules released

Ideas for improving childhood immunization

FDA announces agreement in principle on medical device user fees

Study of nurses with disabilities seeks participants

Number of early elective deliveries fall slightly, but more work needed

FDA announces new risk factor for PML associated with Tysabri

Is it Addison’s disease or Cushing syndrome? | Deborah Hunt, PhD, RN

NEJM study assess BMD retesting

Number of deaths after surgery declines

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FA) approved Voraxaze (glucarpidase)

Minimize words, maximize impact with simple graphics | Susanne J. Pavlovich-Danis, MSN, ARNP-C, CDE, CRRN

Ten tips for handling job interviews by phone | Kathleen Pagana, PhD, RN

FDA announces guidelines for polymyxin, vecuronium recall

Study finds no link between smoking during pregnancy and autism

Link to the January e-Edition

Surgeons between 35 and 50 years old provide safest thyroid surgery care

Making the transformation to a customer-service orientation | Anne S. Rabert, MHSA, RN, CCRN, NE-BC

Does evidence-based nursing increase ROI? | Marita MacKinnon Schifalacqua, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN; Sr. Maurita Soukup, MSN, RN, PhD; and Wanda Kelley, MSN, RN-BC; and Alison Rich Mason, BA, BSN, RN

A hospital’s Magnet® redesignation drive spurs efforts to improve patient safety | Brenda Wolles, RN, OCN

Schwartz Center Rounds® and Magnet®: Enhancing patient- and family-centered care | Bridget Mudge, MS, RN, CNS, BC, and Marjorie Stanzler, BA

Highlights from the 2011 ANCC National Magnet Conference®

An encouraging word | Ellanie Bessonette, RN

A quantum life | Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN

Adverse drug reactions in the elderly: Can we stem the tide? | Shari J. Lynn, MSN, RN

Self-extubation threatens a patient’s recovery | Heather Justice, BSN, RN

Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections | Brian T. Conner, PhD, RN

Headlines from the Hill | Eileen Shannon Carlson, RN, JD

From Your ANA President | Karen A. Daley, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN

Issues up close | Susan Trossman, RN

Environment, health, & safety | Amy Garcia, RN

Make your nursing care malpractice-proof | Deanna L. Reising, PhD, RN, ANCS-BC, ANEF

Break the bullying cycle | Terri Townsend, MA, RN, CCRN, CVRN

When it’s my time to die | Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Editor-in-Chief

Our Readers Respond

January References

A hospital’s Magnet^® redesignation drive spurs efforts to improve patient safety | Brenda Wolles, RN, OCN