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DCCN Appoints Stefano Bambi, RN, CCRN, MSN, PhD, to the Editorial Board
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Editorial Source Type: research

Call for Manuscripts
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Call for Manuscripts Source Type: research

Book and Media Review
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Book and Media Review Source Type: research

Pediatric Research Abstract
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Pediatric Research Abstract Source Type: research

Wolters Kluwer Author Services and Educational Resources
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: A Closing Word: Wolters Kluwer Author Services and Educational Resources Source Type: research

Creating a Culture of Promoting From Within
Although it is common to promote direct care nurses to management positions in nursing, it is important to have a well-defined process. Excelling in clinical skills at the bedside does not always translate into management and leadership abilities. Having a way to internally identify and develop frontline leaders for future management positions is important in succession planning, creating organizational culture, decreasing costs, and increasing employee engagement. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Leadership DIMENSION Source Type: research

Nurses' Competence Caring for Hospitalized Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices
Background Nursing care is an essential component of the delivery of high-quality patient care for advanced heart failure patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs). However, there is little information about how VAD patient care competence is formed, and there are no empirical data regarding the bed nurses' competence. Objectives The aim of this study was to explain how nurses perceived their competence related to VAD technology and how they utilized resources to equip themselves for the management of patients with implantable VADs. Methods An exploratory correlational research design was used in this study. ...
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Research DIMENSION Source Type: research

An Educational and Skill-Building Intervention to Improve Symptom Recognition and Interpretation in Women With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Pilot Study
Conclusion The nurse-delivered intervention was feasible and acceptable to women in the study. Results support further testing and refinement of the intervention in a longitudinal randomized control study to determine efficacy and sustainability. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Research DIMENSION Source Type: research

Sleep and Intensive Care Unit–Acquired Weakness in Critically Ill Older Adults
Discussion Improved sleep may have the potential to decrease the severity of muscle atrophy and ICU-acquired weakness. Future research must explore this hypothesis and the underlying mechanisms of the association between sleep disturbances and ICU-acquired weakness in critically ill older adults. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Research DIMENSION Source Type: research

Impact of Nursing Education on Phlebotomy Blood Loss and Hospital-Acquired Anemia: A Quality Improvement Project
Background Phlebotomy blood loss resulting in hospital-acquired anemia remains a significant problem in the critically ill population. A quality improvement project focused on decreasing phlebotomy blood loss and increasing nursing knowledge regarding blood conservation strategies was undertaken in the intensive care unit of a community hospital. Methods The project followed a quasi-experimental design. Data were gathered using electronic chart review and surveys before and after educational sessions. Intensive care unit nurses attended educational sessions focused on increasing knowledge regarding phlebotomy blood lo...
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Educational DIMENSION Source Type: research

DCCN on the Web
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: DCCN on the Web Source Type: research

The Effects of Oral Care Protocol on the Incidence of Ventilation-Associated Pneumonia in Selected Intensive Care Units in Jordan
Conclusion Health care teams should ensure that effective care protocol is implemented among patients. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Clinical DIMENSION Source Type: research

Got Narcan?
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Editorial Source Type: research

Book and Media Review
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Book and Media Review Source Type: research

Pediatric Research Abstract
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Pediatric Abstracts Source Type: research