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Education for nurses working in cardiovascular care: A European survey
Conclusion: There is variability in the content, teaching, learning and evaluation methods in post-registration cardiovascular nurse education programmes in Europe. Cardiovascular nurse education would be strengthened with a stronger focus upon content that reflects current health challenges faced in Europe. A broader view of cardiovascular disease to include stroke and peripheral vascular disease is recommended with greater emphasis on prevention, rehabilitation and the impact of health inequalities.
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: The Working Group of the Education Committee of the ESC Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions, Astin, Carroll, De Geest, Martensson, Jones, Hunterbuchner, Jennings, Kletsiou, Serafin, Timmins Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Position statement: Harmful effects of environmental noise exposures
The American Academy of Nursing promotes the reduction of environmental noise, which is defined as unwanted or disturbing sound (EPA, n.d.). Sources of this noise include household equipment, recreational activities, concerts, roads, railways, airports, and industrial sites. Noise is more than an annoyance; it is a public health hazard, having a significant impact on the health of our nation and its economic well-being. It has been well documented that noise exposure contributes to hearing loss, tinnitus, heart disease, stroke, anxiety, stress, depression, learning difficulties, job performance, sleep disorders, and reduce...
Source: Nursing Outlook - June 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sally Lechlitner Lusk, Marjorie McCullagh, Victoria Vaughan Dickson, Jiayun Xu Tags: Article Source Type: research

Diabetes training for community health workers on an American Indian reservation
ConclusionThis QI program provided by a public health nurse improved CHW's knowledge of diabetes and the management of diabetes. Next steps include formalizing the Reservation's CHW training program, expanding this training to other AI Health Service areas, and measuring the impact of CHWs in the community.
Source: Public Health Nursing - October 24, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Judith M. Policicchio, Katherine Dontje Tags: POPULATIONS AT RISK ACROSS THE LIFESPAN: CASE STUDIES Source Type: research