MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'NurseZone.com Featured Stories' source. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:58:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3368263&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FqhoPuodBK94%2FNatalie-Nicholson-Balances-Nursing-Family-and-Olympic-Competition_33658.aspx March 15, 2010 - Natalie Nicholson, MSN, FNP, RN, admits that she loves a challenge. Whether she is confronted by a challenge in her job as a nurse practitioner in a fast track emergency room or while balancing her roles as wife, mother, nurse and elite athlete, she meets it head on. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3368263 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:00:07 +0100 3368263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3337006&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FAuW_Ajn-4Rs%2FCelebrating-Nightingales-Legacy-and-the-International-Year-of-the-Nurse-2010_33560.aspx March 4, 2010 - Wrapped around the centennial celebration of Florence Nightingale’s death, International Year of the Nurse 2010 was created to honor Nightingale’s legacy and to celebrate the more than 15 million nurses working around the world to improve their community’s health. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3337006 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:47:46 +0100 3337006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3333374&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FH5NHa_MIkPQ%2FCelebrating-the-International-Year-of-the-Nurse-2010_33560.aspx March 4, 2010 - Wrapped around the centennial celebration of Florence Nightingale’s death, International Year of the Nurse 2010 was created to honor Nightingale’s legacy and to celebrate the more than 15 million nurses working around the world to improve their community’s health. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3333374 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:50:35 +0100 3333374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3313290&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FbgB8x42AufY%2FNursing-Education-Forum-Looks-to-the-Future_33524.aspx Feb. 26, 2010 - Holding out hope for health care reform, several of the nation’s nursing leaders convened at their own national forum in Houston on Monday, February 22, to discuss new solutions in education, training and recruitment. Their challenge is designing a blueprint to reform the profession, equipping nurses with the tools to implement a more effective and efficient health care system. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3313290 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:53:02 +0100 3313290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3313289&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Fwgh4eehgaNc%2FWhile-Health-Reform-Waits-Frontline-Nurses-Can-Make-an-Impact_33546.aspx Feb. 26, 2010 - While health care reform remains in limbo, the work of nurses delivering care at the front lines marches on. And as Republicans and Democrats debate policy, the expertise and experience of these working nurses is mostly left out of the conversation.  Perhaps the most important thing nurses can do in this waiting period is to find a way to be heard. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3313289 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:53:02 +0100 3313289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3313288&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F3ucsMWaPJaE%2FChicago-Hospital-Continues-Proud-Legacy-of-African-American-Doctor-and-Nursing-Advocate_33520.aspx Feb. 26, 2010 - Back in 1889, with her heart set on becoming a nurse, a young woman by the name of Emma Reynolds applied to each of Chicago's nursing schools in the hopes of pursuing her dream. Her hopes were soon dashed, however, when she was denied admission to every nursing program in the city on the grounds that she was black. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3313288 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:53:02 +0100 3313288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3289616&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FM-SB-of10Ek%2FWe-Were-There-Nurses-Changed-by-Haiti-Experiences_33498.aspx Feb. 19, 2010 - Televised scenes of earthquake victims suffering moved nurses and other health professionals to pack a bag and head to Haiti within days of the January 12 earthquake that struck the nation. Most found the aftermath of the 7.0 quake heartbreaking, and their patients’ resilience remarkable.  (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3289616 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:57:41 +0100 3289616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245652&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FDR5mZolvmT8%2FRaising-the-Bar-for-Nursing-Education_33412.aspx Feb. 5, 2010 - With patients more acutely ill and nurses shouldering greater responsibilities, controversies about educational standards for entry to practice as a registered nurse and an advanced practice nurse are again at the forefront of many nursing leaders' minds. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245652 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:56:19 +0100 3245652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245651&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Fjtycz53Me0c%2FHow-Nurses-Can-Change-Health-Care_33410.aspx Feb. 5, 2010 - Studies have shown that nurses are highly-trusted by the general public and have a substantial impact on patient outcomes and satisfaction ratings.  Health leaders believe they should also have more influence on making wide-scale changes to health systems and services, a new Gallup survey reveals. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245651 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:56:19 +0100 3245651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3206665&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FyaVYrkVKIns%2FKeeping-Surgical-Patients-Warm-to-Improve-Outcomes_33338.aspx Jan. 25, 2010 - Cold is not cool for surgical patients. Maintaining a normal body temperature during the perioperative experience can improve patient outcomes, and nurses are embracing technology, such as forced-air warming gowns, to help keep their patients toasty warm. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3206665 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:54:35 +0100 3206665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3177568&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FkmntOfotK8o%2FShifting-Career-Opportunities-Seen-in-Nursing_33252.aspx Jan. 15, 2010 - It wasn't long ago that the nursing shortage was making headlines, both staff and temporary nurses were in high demand and even new graduate nurses were being offered signing bonuses as an enticement to employment. The recession, however, has softened the shortage as many nurses have delayed retirement, returned to the workforce or increased the hours they are available to work. Health care facilities have also had to tighten their belts.  These changes have contributed to fewer job opportunities and altered career paths for nurses seeking new employment in recent months. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3177568 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:43:10 +0100 3177568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3014181&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FP34EkZdqXo8%2FCause-of-Death-Lack-of-Insurance_33016.aspx Nov. 20, 2009 - The lack of health insurance is associated with nearly 45,000 deaths annually in the United States, the only industrialized nation without universal health care, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard University in Boston. Other studies have found increased mortality rates among the uninsured, as well, even in trauma situations. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3014181 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:40:58 +0100 3014181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3014180&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FChoV62kRZvs%2FHow-Nurses-Can-Impact-the-Diabetes-Epidemic_32966.aspx Nov. 20, 2009 - What if nurses could help curb an epidemic that experts predict might eventually affect up to a third of the country’s population?  (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3014180 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:40:58 +0100 3014180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3014179&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FHtZMmT5PlzY%2FNurses-Making-Life-and-Death-Determinations_33020.aspx Nov. 20, 2009 - How much authority should nurses have when it comes to life and death? (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3014179 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:40:58 +0100 3014179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2969122&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FUrM4dgY6Cw0%2FDo-Nurses-Need-Their-Own-Professional-Liability-Insurance_32884.aspx Nov. 6, 2009 - Mistakes happen, even to the best clinicians, but a large number of nurses do not carry professional liability insurance. Forgoing the relatively inexpensive coverage may not be a wise decision. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2969122 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:39:44 +0100 2969122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2969121&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FMg-FIcDOJbw%2FSpeaking-of-Women%E2%80%99s-Health-Honors-Nurses-Empowers-Women_32896.aspx Nov. 6, 2009 - Women need special care and attention when it comes to learning more about their own health, and when making medical choices for other family members.  That’s why a number of organizations, including one affiliated with The Cleveland Clinic, concentrate their efforts on this important patient population. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2969121 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:39:44 +0100 2969121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2969120&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Feyyxl443TO8%2FHeadlines-in-Health-%E2%80%93-Just-for-Nurses_32904.aspx Having a hard time staying up on the latest nursing news?  Whether it’s the newest H1N1 protocols, Joint Commission sentinel alerts, nursing initiatives or important career information, there is an easy way to get the news and features you need most. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2969120 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:39:44 +0100 2969120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2952731&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FaLpiNt2f4Do%2FNurse-Artists-Melding-Creative-Arts-Medicine-and-Compassion_32836.aspx Nov. 2, 2009 - Patty Magee, RN, BA, believes that colored pencils can help heal, and combining art and nursing has been a lifelong goal. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2952731 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:43:51 +0100 2952731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900699&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FdE4g2_-M8Ew%2FNew-Education-and-Residency-Programs-Target-Rural-Nurses_32744.aspx Oct. 16, 2009 - Among the many priorities in modern health care, a movement is underway to boost the number of rural nurses and enhance health outcomes in underserved communities. Some universities are offering special online degree programs or nurse residency training to accomplish these goals. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900699 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:32:58 +0100 2900699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900698&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FQYD8t6XTCFo%2FTerrorism-Hurricane-H1N1-IOM-Urges-Crisis-Standards-of-Care_32746.aspx Oct. 16, 2009 - What changes need to be enacted in your community, and your health care facility, if faced with a public health crisis?  It will take more than just an individual disaster response plan. Top health officials are urging local governments to work with the medical community to create standard protocols that can coordinate efforts and ensure the best outcomes for everyone involved. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900698 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:32:58 +0100 2900698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900697&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FH54XfOHbU1E%2FSchool-Nurses-Juggling-More-Responsibilities-with-Fewer-Resources_32748.aspx Oct. 16, 2009 - School nurses have a myriad of responsibilities: providing direct health care and emergency services, administering vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings, keeping the school free of allergens, teaching health education, encouraging families to enroll children in their state’s insurance program, providing leadership for health policies and programs within the district, serving as a bridge between the health and education communities, and the list goes on. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900697 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:32:58 +0100 2900697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874027&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F7FPIv9YUAF0%2FRestorative-Nursing-Shown-to-Help-Patients-Maintain-Optimal-Functioning_32688.aspx Oct. 8, 2009 - As the number of elderly patients and others with deteriorating conditions continues to grow, nurses are discovering that they can do a lot to keep them on their toes.  By following the principles of “restorative nursing,” they can encourage these patients to do more on their own, and help prevent progressive functional decline. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874027 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:56:41 +0100 2874027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2830400&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F-lFf9OJG8HE%2FChronic-Conditions-and-More-The-New-Role-for-Palliative-Care-Nurses_32568.aspx Beverly Siebert Bridges, RN, could have used the help of a palliative care team when her husband was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in April 2007. Although he lived another 16 months and didn’t want counseling, she could have used it. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2830400 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:54:42 +0100 2830400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2830399&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Fr_Ysl0VQu9o%2FTips-for-Moving-Up-to-Nurse-Manager_32584.aspx Do you aspire to move into a management position, but are a bit baffled about what you need to do to get there? There is more to consider than you might think. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2830399 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:54:42 +0100 2830399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2830398&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FRCFzIfatBpw%2FSharing-a-Laugh-Nurses-Dedicated-to-Humor-that-Heals-Patients-and-RNs_32576.aspx Patient care is serious business, yet several nurses have found humor benefits both patients and peers.    (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2830398 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:54:42 +0100 2830398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2760227&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F4fHknjZIAPo%2FWhat-is-the-Emotional-Cost-of-Nursing_32420.aspx There are days when Carol Bemis, APN, RN, arrives home so exhausted she can hardly talk to her husband. Her job as a nurse practitioner with the palliative care program at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix is supposed to be an 8-to-5 job, but she often doesn’t leave the hospital until 9 p.m. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2760227 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:55:17 +0100 2760227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2760226&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FoVkEdMPMnbw%2FJoint-Initiative-Aims-to-Shape-the-Future-of-Nursing_32428.aspx The Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation launched an initiative to identify and find innovative solutions to issues facing the nursing profession as the country looks to reform the health care system. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2760226 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:55:17 +0100 2760226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2722086&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FFNnuyU3Dwwk%2FHarnessing-Technology-to-Better-Care-for-Older-Patients_32288.aspx Technological advances and new devices are helping nurses to better care for older patients and allowing those elders to potentially live independently longer.  And from noninvasive scanning devices to smarter homes, the field is growing rapidly ― impacting nurses specializing in geriatrics, rehabilitation, home health and many other areas. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2722086 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:42:12 +0100 2722086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2697780&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FnqlOndG7FUQ%2FClinical-Nurse-Leaders-Filling-a-Need-with-RNs-and-Patients_32218.aspx Newspaper articles and medical reports remind Sally Gerard, DNP, RN, CNL, that patients can incur harm in hospitals, and that nurses have a lot of responsibility riding on their shoulders. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2697780 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:44:09 +0100 2697780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2697779&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FtFgMfvp5yVU%2FGet-Smart-Increase-Your-Emotional-Intelligence_32212.aspx Did you ever wonder why some nurses come to work happy and optimistic despite persistent problems, such as staffing shortages and difficult patients? The usual explanation is personality: Some people are simply positive and optimistic; others are negative and pessimistic. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2697779 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:44:09 +0100 2697779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2697778&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F7GQq70z3_JU%2FGrassroots-Efforts-Aim-to-Control-America%E2%80%99s-Obesity-Epidemic_32222.aspx Obesity in the United States has reached epidemic proportions according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The rate of obesity has shown a dramatic increase in the past 30 years in both the adult and child/teen population. Recent data indicates that approximately two-thirds of adults and one-fifth of children are obese or overweight, based on Body Mass Index (BMI) figures. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2697778 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:44:09 +0100 2697778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693684&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FCbxxJkzxNXw%2FGet-Smart-Increase-Your-Emotional-Iintelligence_32212.aspx Did you ever wonder why some nurses come to work happy and optimistic despite persistent problems, such as staffing shortages and difficult patients? The usual explanation is personality: Some people are simply positive and optimistic; others are negative and pessimistic. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693684 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:13:23 +0100 2693684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693683&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FHfxE5TIuh_c%2FANCC%E2%80%99s-Pathway-to-Excellence-Commitment-to-Good-Nursing-Environments_32216.aspx Health care facilities that want to demonstrate their excellent nursing environments have a new option — the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence® designation. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693683 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:13:23 +0100 2693683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2669412&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FkdBLHoCQMxk%2FProject-RED-Nurse-Discharge-Advocates-Reduce-Readmissions_32152.aspx Nearly one in five patients admitted to the hospital experience complications from a post-discharge adverse event, oftentimes leading to a readmission. Boston University’s Project Re-Engineered Discharge (RED), in which nurse discharge advocates develop a discharge plan and review it with patients, decreased the rate of readmissions by 30 percent and costs by 34 percent.  (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2669412 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:18:52 +0100 2669412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2659440&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FbE5MayG4LnM%2FNurses-House-Provides-Funds-for-Nurses-in-Need_32124.aspx What started nearly 90 years ago as a place of refuge for nurses in need has turned into a charitable organization that provides short-term financial assistance to registered nurses facing a hardship, illness or other financial adversity. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2659440 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:17:12 +0100 2659440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2636086&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FkHzaicXUouU%2FSelf-directed-Work-Team-Succeeds-for-York-Surgical-Care-Unit_31986.aspx Business and industry discovered self-directed work teams years ago and have successfully employed them in a number of work environments.  So has the surgical transitional care unit at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, which has found that nurses have a knack for managing themselves. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2636086 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:14:29 +0100 2636086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2636085&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Fr8O7Q1hbBfc%2FTele-nursing-Streamlines-Handling-of-911-Emergency-Calls_31992.aspx Managing the escalating cost of health care has inspired creative thinking from the nation’s health care providers, be they hospitals, physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities or emergency services.  Everyone is looking at how to help patients in the most cost-efficient way. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2636085 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:14:29 +0100 2636085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2608397&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FtnTx9Fya4z8%2FNurse%E2%80%99s-Educational-Module-Advances-Cancer-Screening-in-Spanish-speaking-Countries_31906.aspx Seeking to improve women’s health around the world, a graduate student from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing has developed a Spanish-language educational module about a low-cost, low-tech cervical cancer screening technique, and has been made available free of charge to health care providers in other countries through the Global Alliance for Nursing and Midwifery (GANM) Communities of Practice. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2608397 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:15:03 +0100 2608397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2599990&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F6qg--18HaFE%2FNurses-Help-Patients-Take-Advantage-of-Home-Hemodialysis_31868.aspx Evidence suggests home hemodialysis offers select renal-failure patients improved quality of life. Nurses play a key role in evaluating appropriate candidates, teaching them and their caregivers to proficiently deliver the treatments, and monitoring their progress. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2599990 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:13:48 +0100 2599990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2582424&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FAyO3vggtQpg%2FMobile-Asthma-Treatment-Program-Keeps-Kids-in-School_31806.aspx Asthma is the number one reason for school days missed due to chronic illness in the United States. While 9 percent of the nation’s school-age children suffer from asthma, in St. Louis, Missouri, that number soars to 20 percent. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2582424 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:15:18 +0100 2582424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578700&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FX3JMxIHAyrQ%2FPenn-Nurses-Head-to-India-to-Improve-Rural-Health-Outcomes_31798.aspx The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing has embarked on an international initiative to improve health outcomes in rural India by sending nurses to Tamil Nadu to pilot the functionality and viability of nurse-managed Rural Micro Health Centres. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578700 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:16:27 +0100 2578700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2565746&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FwNXOV_-1Oto%2FVaccine-Refusal-Blamed-for-Resurgence-of-Whooping-Cough_31754.aspx Rumors over the potential side effects of childhood vaccinations have caused many parents to think twice about inoculating their children in recent years. Although trying to protect their children, infectious disease experts point out that those who have chosen to forego vaccines may be putting their children, and the children around them, at far greater risk. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2565746 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:14:37 +0100 2565746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2565745&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FnCei4w2WcYQ%2FNurse-Brings-Health-Care-to-the-Homeless_31760.aspx In a world full of strife and unmet needs, it’s hard to visualize how one person can change the status quo.  Yet many individuals stand out, including Cindy Underwood, RN, who every month proves that one nurse can make a difference.  (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2565745 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:14:37 +0100 2565745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2565744&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FLLCWg-dHZ5c%2FNurses-Find-TeamSTEPPS-Improves-Communication-and-Outcomes_31752.aspx “To err is human” may be a true statement, but studies have shown that humans err less frequently when they learn to communicate clearly and work well with their colleagues.  This concept is especially important in health care, where patients’ health and providers’ reputations are on the line. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2565744 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:14:37 +0100 2565744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2554579&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F34P7GhImEEU%2FNursing-Research-Conference-Shows-What-All-Nurses-Can-Achieve_31742.aspx In an effort to increase nurses’ ability to provide evidence-based research and ultimately provide better care in their area of specialty, The Cleveland Clinic hosted its fifth annual “Nursing Research Conference: Growing in Research and Evidence-Based Practice” on May 7, 2009. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2554579 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:40:47 +0100 2554579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2516301&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FFBrx3xXu--Q%2FDisposable-Eco-Friendly-Bedpans-Improve-Nurse-Morale_31604.aspx No one enjoys cleaning bedpans, emesis basins and other plastic containers used to collect human excrement and body fluids, but it’s been part of a nurse’s job for as long as we can remember. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2516301 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:15:37 +0100 2516301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492457&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Foze-c21rHZA%2FHigh-School-Health-Academies-Promote-Nursing-as-Career-Option_30156.aspx Talithia Henderson is only 18 years old but she knows exactly what kind of career she wants to have. Henderson, who will graduate this month from Hillwood High School in Nashville, Tennessee, wants to be a nurse. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492457 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:59:02 +0100 2492457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492456&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FQrbgqfJ38Pg%2FCare-on-Wheels-Mobile-Carts-Streamline-Operations_30162.aspx Although they may never completely replace the traditional nursing station, mobile carts can save nurses steps and streamline operations for hospitals. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492456 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:59:02 +0100 2492456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2480760&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Fq1ZBmSRNUpQ%2FBaby-Friendly-Hospitals-Support-Best-Practice-for-Mothers-and-Babies_30104.aspx Creating hospital environments that promote, protect and support breastfeeding is the main goal of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), which is co-sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).  Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, Washington, was the first U.S. hospital to receive its Baby-Friendly certification back in 1996. Today Evergreen enjoys a 96 percent breastfeeding initiation rate among its mother-baby pairs. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2480760 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:32:11 +0100 2480760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2480759&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FnQrd7su2Vv0%2FUn-Poco-Espa%C3%B1ol-es-Muy-Bien-Every-Bit-of-Spanish-Helpful-in-Nursing_30096.aspx A little knowledge of Spanish can go a long way, especially when it comes to caring for the country’s growing number of Hispanic patients. Nurses are finding it more and more important to learn the second most-common language spoken in the United States. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2480759 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:32:11 +0100 2480759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2480758&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F1afyTbHjGF4%2FNursing-Shows-Take-Over-Prime-Time_30094.aspx Throughout most of television history, nurses have been relegated to the background of programming. They’ve served as extras and ancillary characters, but rarely has the profession taken center stage. Things are changing in prime time, however, as two new shows airing this summer bring nursing into the limelight. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2480758 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:32:11 +0100 2480758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2470915&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F7_IslGBRNzQ%2FOvercoming-Physician-and-Nurse-Conflicts_30068.aspx Nurses and physicians share similar goals that focus on providing the best care possible to their patients, yet their poor communication and disruptive behaviors toward each other often prevent delivery of safe, quality care and adversely affect outcomes. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2470915 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:33:53 +0100 2470915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2466081&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FEe-wkFupvTc%2FStudent-Nurses-Learn-Lessons-in-Community-Health-on-Tribal-Reservations_30064.aspx University of Washington School of Nursing students have the unique opportunity to complete a community health rotation on one of two Native American reservations on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula—the only rural public health clinical offered by the school of nursing. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2466081 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:18:35 +0100 2466081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2466080&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FhZB3kXWXeR0%2FFirst-Nurse-Scholar-in-Residence-to-Address-Patient-Safety_30066.aspx Pressure ulcers affect as many as 2.5 million patients in acute care facilities each year in the United States.  This year, however, Irene Jankowski, APRN, MSN, is going to do something about it. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2466080 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:18:35 +0100 2466080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2434850&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FMXvcRqW5A20%2FHow-Nurses-Can-Help-with-Breastfeeding-Success_29964.aspx Most experts agree that the benefits of breastfeeding far surpass what formula offers a baby in terms of nutrition, long term health and bonding with its mother. Many new mothers plan to breastfeed, and assume that it will come easily and naturally, yet breastfeeding often proves more challenging than they ever anticipated. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2434850 Wed, 27 May 2009 03:01:19 +0100 2434850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2430083&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Fm1mVhAwZL3c%2FRecession-Crimps-Job-Availability-for-New-Nursing-Graduates_29900.aspx As recently as the summer of 2008 new nursing graduates were reveling in the perks of a hot job market, easily finding work in a favorite specialty on a preferred shift rotation. In a matter of months, due to the country’s dramatic economic downturn, the job climate has cooled considerably. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2430083 Sat, 23 May 2009 06:59:30 +0100 2430083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2430082&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FHQ2TRtF0qU0%2FHow-Do-Second-degree-Nurses-Differ_29902.aspx Traditional students who pursue a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree can dive into the working world following a strenuous four-year schedule of classes.  But some BSN candidates take a different path; they start out with a different degree, perhaps gain some work experience, and then gravitate toward a nursing career via an accelerated degree program.  (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2430082 Sat, 23 May 2009 06:59:30 +0100 2430082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2430081&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FAdvaoje82ok%2FPeer-Review-Offers-Opportunities-to-Improve-Nursing-Care_29908.aspx Physicians have long critiqued each other’s care, and now nurses have begun to support peer review as a way to improve outcomes, shape their units and grow as professionals. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2430081 Sat, 23 May 2009 06:59:30 +0100 2430081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2430080&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F8WCr9FIIjlQ%2FArmy-Reserve-Nurse-Teaches-Soldiers-to-Tend-to-Injuries_29910.aspx When Ruth Ravenell was finishing high school in the Bronx section of New York City, she wanted to join the military. But her parents were adamantly against it. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2430080 Sat, 23 May 2009 06:59:30 +0100 2430080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2425546&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FFsQu3anIB8s%2FNurses-Help-Develop-the-NCLEX_29894.aspx Arguably, the most important test of a nursing career, the NCLEX exam measures new graduates’ competencies and determines if they can practice as entry-level nurses. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2425546 Thu, 21 May 2009 04:01:09 +0100 2425546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2409169&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F41ZlcjpknuU%2FAmerican-Hospital-Association-Celebrates-National-Hospital-Week_29844.aspx NurseZone.com, in conjunction with the AHA, recognizes nurses and all other healthcare professionals in honor of National Hospital Week! (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2409169 Fri, 15 May 2009 16:43:23 +0100 2409169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2409168&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F2HFyKg47k7U%2FDifficult-Situation-SMILE-Can-Make-It-Better_29862.aspx Good communication is key to providing quality health care, yet in a field where tensions often run high, constructive dialogues may give way to raised voices and flaring tempers. But not at Providence Newberg Medical Center in Oregon, where two nurses developed the SMILE tool to defuse difficult situations.    (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2409168 Fri, 15 May 2009 16:43:23 +0100 2409168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2384551&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FhRRZPeR9-Gk%2FNurses-Week-2009-Celebrating-the-History-of-the-Nursing-Profession_29776.aspx In honor of National Nurses Week, NurseZone looks at how nursing has evolved over the years. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2384551 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:48:48 +0100 2384551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2384550&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FOr1lAGZJxD4%2FTexas-Health-System-Honors-RNs-during-Nurses-Week_29778.aspx Though they have varied specialties, backgrounds and work environments, nurses are all unified by a passion for their profession. To honor the incredible contribution that they have made to health care, the Texas-based health system Scott & White Healthcare created a variety of activities for its nurses during National Nurses Week. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2384550 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:48:48 +0100 2384550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2384549&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FOo_1QDdE8ds%2FReducing-Nurses%E2%80%99-Injuries-from-Lifting-Patients_29782.aspx Caregivers need their own helping hand when it comes to preventing injuries, and at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that comes in the form of more than 200 ceiling lifts that are available to help nurses lift patients. These lifts also help limit the severity of workers’ compensation claims. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2384549 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:48:48 +0100 2384549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2366414&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F-43f8COIMh8%2FNew-Online-Personal-Health-Records-Improve-Accessibility_29706.aspx Patrice Daly Cohen might have died recently if she hadn’t been such a proactive, take-charge patient. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2366414 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:17:49 +0100 2366414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2335462&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FNsbDuS7MeFg%2FNurse-Launches-Program-to-Ensure-No-Patient-Dies-Alone_29616.aspx Ideally, people will pass from life to death surrounded by loved ones or a nurse but, often times, patients lack friends and family willing or able to stay with them. And nurses are often too busy these days to sit with a terminally ill patient. In an effort to ensure that patients make the journey in the presence of a caring person, a number of hospitals around the country have launched No One Dies Alone or compassionate companion programs. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2335462 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:26:44 +0100 2335462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2312070&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F0zlm8ML_pPY%2FHourly-Rounds-Reduce-Rate-of-Patient-Falls-and-Bedsores_29440.aspx Patient satisfaction is up, nurses are walking nearly a mile less per shift and patient falls and bedsores have been reduced at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Alabama. What is their secret? The answer—hourly rounds. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2312070 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:22:07 +0100 2312070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2312068&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F3IBGDbZ6sxU%2FBook-Explores-Mandated-Nurse-to-Patient-Ratios_29436.aspx Nurse-to-patient ratios have become controversial, even in nursing circles. Journalist Suzanne Gordon has researched mandated ratios and presents a detailed account of their evolution and the results in California—the only state to have implemented ratios—and Victoria, Australia, in her book, Safety in Numbers: Nurse-to-Patient Ratios and the Future of Health Care. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2312068 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:22:07 +0100 2312068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2312066&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FtmlChLOEy8o%2FNew-Health-Care-Delivery-Models-are-Redefining-the-Role-of-Nurses_29442.aspx Hospitals, health systems, medical clinics and health plans across the country are asking themselves, “How can we be more efficient while delivering even better patient care?” Their quest for answers has led to a number of innovative solutions, including new health care delivery models that are redefining the role of nursing. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2312066 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:22:07 +0100 2312066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2312064&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F02Ju2me2H-A%2FVariety-of-Skills-Needed-for-Addictions-Nursing_29446.aspx Nurses specializing in the care of patients with addictions must draw on their acute clinical skills to safely manage detoxification regimens and also use their mental health experience to help their patients overcome a dependence on alcohol, drugs or other substances. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2312064 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:22:07 +0100 2312064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2312062&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F_4ZaKjbBY8Y%2FOnly-One-Arm-No-Problem-for-Carey-Lewis-RN_29502.aspx By Glenna Murdock, RN, contributor   After an 11 year career in the accounting field, Carey Lewis is a freshly minted RN who is stepping into a new role as a nurse in an internal medicine unit at the renowned Cleveland (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2312062 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:22:07 +0100 2312062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2312060&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FxXGRC4eWwzw%2FSwitching-Specialties-Can-Broaden-Nurses%E2%80%99-Skills_29524.aspx If you’ve ever thought about switching to another nursing niche, there are some factors to consider before making the move. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2312060 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:22:07 +0100 2312060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2289883&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FMvZm0yrsrGI%2Fmore-features.aspx Patient satisfaction is up, nurses are walking nearly a mile less per shift and patient falls and bedsores have been reduced at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Alabama. What is their secret? The answer—hourly rounds. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2289883 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:26:02 +0100 2289883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2289881&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Fga0-lsXJz_o%2Fmore-features.aspx Nurse-to-patient ratios have become controversial, even in nursing circles. Journalist Suzanne Gordon has researched mandated ratios and presents a detailed account of their evolution and the results in California—the only state to have implemented ratios—and Victoria, Australia, in her book, Safety in Numbers: Nurse-to-Patient Ratios and the Future of Health Care. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2289881 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:26:02 +0100 2289881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2278319&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FzVMiQDB-DDQ%2Fmore-features.aspx Carol Rogers, RN, APRN-BC, of Mesa, Arizona, never thought she’d pursue a doctorate in nursing, but her husband knew all along that she would. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2278319 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:24:35 +0100 2278319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2278316&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FQ0GzGZyJE9U%2Fmore-features.aspx When one of her colleagues called in sick one morning, Sharon Thorwald, RN, CAPA, clinical coordinator for the post-anesthesia unit at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas, picked up the line. It didn’t take long for her to suspect something was seriously wrong with her coworker and she immediately took action to save Alicia Garza’s life. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2278316 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:24:35 +0100 2278316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2265085&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FguR2CTxthiM%2Fmore-features.aspx Nursing jobs in the intensive care unit, emergency room and pediatrics will always be staples of the profession, but changes to the evolving health care system will also determine which nursing specialties will grow at an accelerated pace. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2265085 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:41:30 +0100 2265085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2252910&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FNQZBCEjnnzE%2Fmore-features.aspx "I haven’t met a nurse who isn’t stressed,” said Jane Cornman, Ph.D., APRN, of the University of Washington (UW) School of Nursing. “But the difference between stress and burnout is that those experiencing burnout have lost their capacity to care on an ongoing basis. They are unable to be empathetic or present to the patient. They tune out more and more, and work becomes less and less rewarding to them.” (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2252910 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:55:51 +0100 2252910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2252907&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FguR2CTxthiM%2Fmore-features.aspx Nursing jobs in the intensive care unit, emergency room and pediatrics will always be staples of the profession, but changes to the evolving health care system will also determine which nursing specialties will grow at an accelerated pace. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2252907 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:55:51 +0100 2252907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2235782&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FhSV12-hU4Io%2Fmore-features.aspx More hospitals than ever are now offering complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities in addition to traditional medical care, according to a recent report from the American Hospital Association (AHA). (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2235782 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:44:51 +0100 2235782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2235781&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FvkbaqhfcGrk%2Fmore-features.aspx Dismayed at hearing patients arrive at the hospital unprepared to deliver a new baby—either because they didn’t attend classes or didn’t find them engaging—labor and delivery nurse Sarah McMoyler, RN, developed the McMoyler Method to prepare new parents for birth in the 21st century. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2235781 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:44:51 +0100 2235781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2235780&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FCUUppqbtKOY%2Fmore-features.aspx Judith Mathews, RN, Ph.D., dean of the Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools in Plainfield, New Jersey, knows firsthand the difficulties of managing work and school as a single parent. Mathews’ personal experience gave her a clear vision of what was needed to help single parents achieve success as nursing students. Funds to institute her ambitious idea for a cost-free residential program, however, were a long time coming. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2235780 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:44:51 +0100 2235780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218575&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FnbpWuQ4V10E%2Fmore-features.aspx The MSN degree delivers more just than another diploma. It brings personal satisfaction, professional advancement, increased flexibility and independence. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218575 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:27:29 +0100 2218575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218573&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FF7ui7bMixPQ%2Fmore-features.aspx More health care isn’t always the best medicine, according to a new study. Without proper coordination between health care providers, the transitions in care can seem disjointed and chaotic, causing patients to feel less satisfied with their care. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218573 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:27:29 +0100 2218573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218571&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Fd3JsAqs0Fbk%2Fmore-features.aspx Cari Caruso RN, SANE-A, never could have predicted she’d be a forensic nurse. Volunteer work prompted her to attend nursing school and an experience in a pediatric emergency room in 1990 steered her into forensics. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218571 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:27:29 +0100 2218571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218569&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FMytcd5QipP8%2Fmore-features.aspx Can a small group of RNs help clarify communications and improve the standard of care for their entire profession? Yes, they can. Just ask the nurses at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, who helped write more than half of the newest nursing diagnoses sanctioned by NANDA International, the only diagnosis-specific association in the field. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218569 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:27:29 +0100 2218569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218567&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2FWIeceURqCjg%2Fmore-features.aspx LeAnna Grace, RN, BSN, became an infection control nurse when the specialty was in its infancy. “The field was somewhat new back in 1990 as hospitals had only been required to have someone dedicated to infection control for about two years,” Grace said. She made the switch after four years as a bedside/charge nurse. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218567 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:27:29 +0100 2218567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218565&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2Fk40MBM7qewg%2Fmore-features.aspx A rapidly changing health care environment and technology advances in nursing are creating a need for more registered nurses with bachelor’s degrees. Nursing schools are meeting this challenge by boosting BSN and RN-to-BSN programs and devising ways for working nurses to fit courses into their hectic schedules.. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218565 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:27:29 +0100 2218565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2196271&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F542846539%2Fmore-features.aspx Cari Caruso RN, SANE-A, never could have predicted she’d be a forensic nurse. Volunteer work prompted her to attend nursing school and an experience in a pediatric emergency room in 1990 steered her into forensics. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2196271 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:25:05 +0100 2196271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192440&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F541073462%2Fmore-features.aspx More health care isn’t always the best medicine, according to a new study. Without proper coordination between health care providers, the transitions in care can seem disjointed and chaotic, causing patients to feel less satisfied with their care. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192440 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:35:49 +0100 2192440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2178610&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F537539074%2Fmore-features.aspx The MSN degree delivers more just than another diploma. It brings personal satisfaction, professional advancement, increased flexibility and independence. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2178610 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:53:02 +0100 2178610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2175188&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F536667892%2Fmore-features.aspx Growth in ambulatory surgery has fueled a demand for registered nurses to provide cost-effective care that enables patients to return home sooner. Plus, with its predictable hours and no call, the ambulatory surgery setting is meeting the needs of nurses who are tired of long hours and weekend shifts. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2175188 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:10:46 +0100 2175188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164605&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F532905288%2Fmore-features.aspx Utilizing an electronic matchmaking system known as StudentMax—that helps schools find clinical placements for their students—Oregon is well on its way to succeeding with nursing leadership’s goal of doubling nursing student enrollment, with the number of new graduates up 90 percent since 2001. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164605 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:59:44 +0100 2164605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2161427&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F531891402%2Fmore-features.aspx Aiming to create a more respectful and healthy workplace, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia has developed a new clinical leadership model, charging teams of nurses, physicians and quality coordinators with improving outcomes. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2161427 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:03:37 +0100 2161427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153705&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F529952149%2Fmore-features.aspx Once thought to be a luxury, single-patient hospital rooms are now becoming more commonplace. New hospitals are even designing emergency departments and intensive care units to allow for more patient privacy. While the up-front costs may seem high, some hospitals are finding that the practice may end up saving money and increasing capacity. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153705 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:11:37 +0100 2153705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2145359&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F526800735%2Fmore-features.aspx With the promise of lower insurance rates, improved access and better care, nurses across the country welcomed the new president into office. Now as President Obama begins his administration in the White House, nurses are wondering what health care reform will mean to them and their patients. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2145359 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:48:47 +0100 2145359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2142478&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F525740396%2Fmore-features.aspx Good outcomes sometimes require a nurse to listen to her heart and to ignore warnings not to cross professional boundaries and become too involved with a patient. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2142478 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:11:21 +0100 2142478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2123060&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F518020041%2Fmore-features.aspx With nurses increasingly involved in researching and treating sleep disorders, the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing has created a post-graduate program solely dedicated to sleep. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2123060 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:29:35 +0100 2123060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2123059&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F519167969%2Fmore-features.aspx Reducing distractions during medication administration cut errors in half at one California hospital, and now nurses are spreading the concept, sharing with other facilities safer medication-pass processes. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2123059 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:29:35 +0100 2123059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2108615&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F513390223%2Fmore-features.aspx Last year marked one of the biggest swells in U.S. unemployment since the 1970’s. While the government was declaring that the country was in the midst of a recession, hospitals began the largest staff reduction in 10 years. As the largest segment of the health care workforce at 2.5 million jobs, many nurses are wondering if they will be spared from unemployment in 2009. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2108615 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:30:52 +0100 2108615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985832&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F464200596%2Fmore-features.aspx New medicine and technology have allowed people with diabetes to live normal and healthy lives. Where the disorder could once cause serious disability and even death, now it can be easily managed with proper treatment. However, removing the fear and anxiety of diabetes has also led to a lapse in understanding of the risks it still poses. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985832 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:23:06 +0100 1985832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985831&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F464175736%2Fmore-features.aspx Chronic kidney disease is on the rise, as are the number of patients requiring dialysis, particularly since there aren’t enough transplantable organs for everyone who qualifies. These factors have boosted the nation’s demand for nephrology nurses. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985831 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:23:06 +0100 1985831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985830&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F464175735%2Fmore-features.aspx It is not unusual that certain patients, their families and their situations forever linger in the memories and hearts of the nurses who care for them. But for Patrice Rancour, MS, RN, CS, so many of her patients took up residence in her consciousness that she felt compelled to honor them by sharing their stories in a book, Tales from the Pager Chronicles. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985830 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:23:06 +0100 1985830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1962560&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F452313264%2Fmore-features.aspx Diabetes afflicts approximately 7.8 percent of the total U.S. population according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While diabetes has been demystified and can be controlled, without proper precautions, it can lead to severe health complications and even death. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1962560 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:20:59 +0100 1962560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1962559&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F452269911%2Fmore-features.aspx Many doctors and nurses are finding that aromatherapy treatments do have a legitimate role in modern medicine. At Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital in Texas, for instance, nurses have learned to tap the healing art of aromatherapy to lower patients’ stress levels and their own. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1962559 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:20:59 +0100 1962559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1962558&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F452291934%2Fmore-features.aspx Few of us have the opportunity to integrate a favorite pastime into our workaday world, but Dawn Ginese, RN, is one of the lucky few. Ginese has been a nurse for 13 years and a musician for most of her life, so when she began a job in a New York State Head Start program nine years ago, she began using music to communicate health concepts to her young charges. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1962558 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:20:59 +0100 1962558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940995&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F444700101%2Fmore-features.aspx American children are at risk for a deadly disease. It’s one that has tripled in prevalence in the past two decades, yet has a known cure. The disease is obesity and while the health risks include heart disease, arthritis, asthma, hepatic steatosis, sleep apnea and diabetes, more and more children are afflicted with it every year. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940995 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:24:12 +0100 1940995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940994&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F444742706%2Fmore-features.aspx It's no surprise that, like the general population, a percentage of the nursing workforce struggles with drug or alcohol addiction. The good news is that a number of states have now developed programs to help nurses recover from substance abuse without losing their license to practice. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940994 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:24:12 +0100 1940994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940993&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F444791781%2Fmore-features.aspx As a new nurse in 1988, Teresa Bowleg, RN, CMSRN, launched her career in a medical-surgical unit. Back then, med-surg nursing wasn’t considered a specialty, “but rather the lowest rung on the ladder” in such a unit. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940993 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:24:12 +0100 1940993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1922161&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F437248174%2Fmore-features.aspx Amy Siroky, Judith Leong and Kristin Graham are three breast cancer survivors. They also have something else in common—they are all actively living their lives. Cancer has changed them, certainly, but they will not let it define them. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1922161 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:04:01 +0100 1922161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1903491&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F428836219%2Fmore-features.aspx Ask Ricco Spurgeon, RN, of Seattle why he became a police officer 35 years ago and he quickly answers, “It’s one word—camaraderie.” (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1903491 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:58:59 +0100 1903491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1903490&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F429828796%2Fmore-features.aspx The Cleveland Clinic is all about wellness—not just the wellness of its patients, but also the wellness of its nurses. In 2006, a wellness team, headed by Michael Roizen, M.D., the clinic’s chief wellness officer, posed the question, "How do we improve the experience of nursing for our staff?" From that question the Nursing Wellness Program was born. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1903490 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:58:59 +0100 1903490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1903489&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F429914533%2Fmore-features.aspx Cancer is inherently frightening. The very word summons fear in even the bravest individual. Breast cancer patients may also find themselves fearing something beyond death; they may fear losing themselves in the process of treatment. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1903489 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:58:59 +0100 1903489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1884445&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F423036616%2Fmore-features.aspx Any nurse knows that mammograms aren’t foolproof. False-negative and false-positive results confuse patients and providers, and screening mammography has a reliability rate of only about 85 percent, so it misses roughly 15 percent of cancers. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1884445 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:16:50 +0100 1884445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1884444&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F423036615%2Fmore-features.aspx Working as an oncology nurse isn’t easy on the emotions, but the lessons learned on the job can last a lifetime. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1884444 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:16:50 +0100 1884444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1866464&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F416106020%2Fmore-features.aspx When Cheryl Briggs, RNC, began taking photographs in the NICU, she wasn’t an aspiring photographer. She simply wanted to help new moms form a bond with the babies they couldn’t yet hold. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1866464 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:54:25 +0100 1866464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1851868&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F410674891%2Fmore-features.aspx Scientists are continuing to find genetic connections to common illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and asthma. Some treatments already vary depending on a patient’s genetic makeup and research is now underway to further tailor care according to genetic profiles. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1851868 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:22:32 +0100 1851868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1848988&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F409697097%2Fmore-features.aspx Even with metastatic breast cancer, a glimmer of hope can prevail. Just ask Ellen Moskowitz, president of the volunteer Metastatic Breast Cancer Network, which has 820 female members nationwide. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1848988 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:22:42 +0100 1848988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1848987&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F409689648%2Fmore-features.aspx Scientists are continuing to find genetic connections to common illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and asthma. Some treatments already vary depending on a patient’s genetic makeup and research is now underway to further tailor care according to genetic profiles. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1848987 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:22:42 +0100 1848987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834940&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F403925829%2Fmore-features.aspx What does the future hold for nurses and the country’s health care system? It certainly won’t be “more of the same.” From high-tech advances to economic downturns, nurses will need to keep their eyes on a number of trends if they want to be ready for the changes ahead. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834940 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:07:59 +0100 1834940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1830848&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F403178575%2Fmore-features.aspx If the intricate workings of the heart make your heart skip a beat, a career in cath lab nursing might be right for you. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1830848 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:23:45 +0100 1830848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1830847&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F403178545%2Fmore-features.aspx Working in one of the world’s most famous prisons, Abu Ghraib in Baghdad, Iraq, Ret. Lt. Col. Deanna Germain, RN, C-NP, discovered that people’s shared humanity—no matter their culture, beliefs or war crimes—can bring out the best in nurses. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1830847 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:23:45 +0100 1830847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1810538&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F397374500%2Fmore-features.aspx It is completely normal for a newborn baby to cry—a lot. It’s even normal for a new parent to become utterly frustrated by the crying. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1810538 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:51:06 +0100 1810538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1807281&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F377587850%2Fmore-features.aspx Troubled by the number of uninsured people disabled with chronic, uncontrolled health conditions, a nurse practitioner in Alexandria, Virginia, took it upon herself to open a cash-only, moderately priced clinic. She now views the treatment center as a model that could help solve the country’s health care access problem. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1807281 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:09:37 +0100 1807281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1807280&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F383602803%2Fmore-features.aspx As hospitals grow along with their communities, expansions have become common in labor and delivery, nursery and postpartum units. This means that jobs are plentiful for registered nurses who provide care, comfort and guidance to mothers and babies. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1807280 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:09:37 +0100 1807280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1807279&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F390771826%2Fmore-features.aspx As the nation prepares to elect the next president, there is still a myriad of questions lingering about health care reform. How will they fix the nurse and physician shortage? How will Medicare and Medicaid patients be affected by reform? And who, if anyone, will care for the uninsured? (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1807279 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:09:37 +0100 1807279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1807278&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F389912547%2Fmore-features.aspx It isn’t every nurse who treats patients who have been tossed into the air by an angry bison, or burned by a geyser or mauled by a bear. Although these cases are uncommon, they are not unheard of in the wilderness tale of Marla Yost, RN. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1807278 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:09:37 +0100 1807278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1807277&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F389932842%2Fmore-features.aspx As an emergency department nurse, Cyndi Allan, RN, frequently cares for children raised by families with limited means and, as a mom, she realized the costs associated with outfitting youngsters to start school. That prompted Allan to launch "Way Cool, Back to School," a hospital volunteer program that collects backpacks filled with school supplies and other items. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1807277 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:09:37 +0100 1807277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1807276&cid=s_38041_27_f&fid=38041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNursezonecomFeaturedStories%2F%7E3%2F396555711%2Fmore-features.aspx About three years ago, the nurses at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, northwest of St. Louis, Missouri, had about reached the limits of their patience. They were spending far too much time with paperwork and other tasks that kept them away from their patients’ bedsides. So they decided to do something about it. (Source: NurseZone.com Featured Stories) NurseZone.com Featured Stories info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1807276 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:09:37 +0100 1807276