American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 2015 National Teaching Institute and Critical Care ExpositionAmerican Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 2015 National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from AACN 2015. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - May 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Conference Coverage Source Type: news
Helping the 'Growing Preemie' GrowHelping the 'Growing Preemie' Grow
The success of a multisensory developmental approach suggests that such interventions should not be left to chance in the NICU. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - May 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Viewpoint Source Type: news
NPs: Retail Clinics vs Traditional Primary CareNPs: Retail Clinics vs Traditional Primary Care
Tom Bartol argues that job satisfaction won't improve, regardless of setting, until patient/clinician relationships receive more attention. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - May 15, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Viewpoint Source Type: news
Nurses Talk About the Real Reasons They Postpone RetirementNurses Talk About the Real Reasons They Postpone Retirement
Many nurses commented on an article called 'Why Aren't Nurses Retiring?' to share the real reasons that they are retiring later than anticipated. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - May 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Article Source Type: news
What Does a Do-Not-Hospitalize Order Really Mean?What Does a Do-Not-Hospitalize Order Really Mean?
If a nursing facility resident has a DNH order, does that mean hospitalization is not allowed for any reason? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - May 5, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Ask the Expert Source Type: news
The Nurses Hall of Fame: Nurses Week QuizThe Nurses Hall of Fame: Nurses Week Quiz
The nursing profession owes a great deal to its leaders, past and present. Take our Nurses Week quiz and remember these inspirational names. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - May 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Interactive Quiz Source Type: news
This Conversation May Be (Secretly) RecordedThis Conversation May Be (Secretly) Recorded
Surreptitiously recording a conversation with a healthcare provider may pose legal and ethical issues, but openly recording a call can enhance patient understanding. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 22, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Viewpoint Source Type: news
New Standard of Care for Prescribing OpioidsNew Standard of Care for Prescribing Opioids
A plethora of new guidelines are establishing a new standard of care for pain management and opioid prescribing. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 17, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Commentary Source Type: news
Sexuality at End of LifeSexuality at End of Life
Taking care of the 'whole person' means also addressing sexuality concerns, which are common in patients with serious illness, those with cancer, and those facing the end of life. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 10, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Case Challenge Source Type: news
Preventing Pneumococcal Pneumonia in Older AdultsPreventing Pneumococcal Pneumonia in Older Adults
Are you vaccinating your elderly patients against pneumococcal pneumonia? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Viewpoint Source Type: news
So You Want to Be a CNO?So You Want to Be a CNO?
Learn about the paths taken by nurses to reach the highest executive levels and what raw talent is needed to become a CNO. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - March 26, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Article Source Type: news
Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Risk for Ovarian CancerMenopausal Hormone Therapy and Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Dr Andrew Kaunitz reviews the results of a new meta-analysis with caution. Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - March 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news
The Last Hours of Living: Practical Advice for CliniciansThe Last Hours of Living: Practical Advice for Clinicians
Every aspect in care of the dying patient is here - because there is no second chance to manage the last hours right. Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - March 24, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Public Health & Prevention Clinical Review Source Type: news
Palliative Care for Patients With Mental IllnessPalliative Care for Patients With Mental Illness
Can palliative care benefit this woman with schizophrenia who now has liver failure? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - March 17, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Clinical Case Source Type: news
Did I Step Over the Line by Failing to Honor a DNR Order?Did I Step Over the Line by Failing to Honor a DNR Order?
A home health nurse encounters a patient with a DNR order who might be having a heart attack. Should the nurse initiate emergency treatment? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - March 16, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Ask the Expert Source Type: news
