Preparing for the Time of DeathPreparing for the Time of Death
What decisions would you make to provide this family with the best possible end-of-life experience? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - May 3, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Clinical Case Source Type: news
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Flo?Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Flo?
We all know about Florence Nightingale and her legacy, but do we really know Flo? In celebration of Nurses' Week and Flo's birthday, take our quiz and find out. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - May 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Interactive Quiz Source Type: news
Arthritis May Double Risk for Fall-Related Injury Arthritis May Double Risk for Fall-Related Injury
Adults with arthritis were more likely to have fallen during the past year, more likely to have had multiple falls, and more likely to have be injured in a fall than adults without arthritis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - May 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Emergency Contraception After RapeEmergency Contraception After Rape
This article reviews what clinicians should know about the use of emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy from rape. Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - May 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news
Poor Midterm Weight Gain Linked to Preterm Birth of TwinsPoor Midterm Weight Gain Linked to Preterm Birth of Twins
A new study reports an independent association between inadequate gestational weight gain and preterm birth before 32 weeks. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 29, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Can I Use My Own Phone for Work?Can I Use My Own Phone for Work?
A nurse asks whether smartphones can be used to send texts about patients, or to take photographs of patients. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 28, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Ask the Expert Source Type: news
Nurses Offer Quicker Fix for Radial-Head Subluxation in ChildrenNurses Offer Quicker Fix for Radial-Head Subluxation in Children
Although nurses aren't as good as physicians in emergency department reduction of radial-head subluxation in children, there's less of a wait, and in high-volume settings it's a useful skill, according to Canadian researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 24, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing News Source Type: news
Nurse Tenure, Education Linked to Shorter Hospital StaysNurse Tenure, Education Linked to Shorter Hospital Stays
Hospital length of stay was shortest in units in which nurses' average tenure was 1 year or more, and every additional hour of care by a staff RN was also associated with decreased stay length. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 24, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing News Source Type: news
ER Trips for Kids' Pain and Coughs Often End With CodeineER Trips for Kids' Pain and Coughs Often End With Codeine
Despite recommendations against the use of codeine in children, a new study found many emergency room doctors still use it liberally in young patients. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 22, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Simple Pocket Card Improves Estimation of Obstetric Blood LossSimple Pocket Card Improves Estimation of Obstetric Blood Loss
Visual estimation of obstetric blood loss was significantly improved after obstetric providers were given a pocket card with images of measured units of artificial blood on commonly used materials. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Improving Communication With Families in ICUImproving Communication With Families in ICU
Good, effective communication among critically ill patients, their families, and providers is often challenging and complex. Learn how to keep it going strong. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Journal Article Source Type: news
Menopausal Transition: Expect 10+ Days of Bleeding Menopausal Transition: Expect 10+ Days of Bleeding
New study describes 'normal' bleeding pattern in women aged 40 to 55 years. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Prevention: Stop Cancer Before It StartsPrevention: Stop Cancer Before It Starts
Dr. Kathy Miller says prevention is the best way to improve cancer mortality and points out that cancer prevention should become the main focus of primary care practice. Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 17, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
Firearm Violence and Kids: A Policy StatementFirearm Violence and Kids: A Policy Statement
Dr. Michael Nance, lead author of a new policy statement on firearm injuries in kids, describes the recommendations. CHOP Expert Commentary (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 14, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Pediatrics Commentary Source Type: news
Nurses: Your Patient Is AmericaNurses: Your Patient Is America
A bill currently in both chambers of Congress will position a nurse at the helm of America's health. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Article Source Type: news
