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"Nurse-zine" Vol. 7, No 07
Apr 2, 2003

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SARS information for nurses/clinicians
2. Latest Nursing News from Around the Globe
3. Article: How contagious is Smallpox?
4. Active Nursing Discussions
5. Survey: Do you need more training to recognize acts of bioterrorism?
6. Advertising with allnurses.com
7. How to subscribe/unsubscribe to "Nurse-zine"
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1. SARS INFORMATION FOR NURSES/CLINICIANS

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization have received reports of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) from Canada, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The cause of these illnesses is unknown and is being investigated. Early manifestations in these patients have included influenza-like symptoms such as fever, myalgias, headache, sore throat, dry cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing. In some cases these symptoms are followed by hypoxia, pneumonia, and occasionally acute respiratory distress requiring mechanical ventilation and death. Laboratory findings may include thrombocytopenia and leukopenia. Some close contacts, including healthcare workers, have developed similar illnesses. In response to these developments, CDC is initiating surveillance for cases of SARS among recent travelers or their close contacts.

CDC Resources for Clinicians on SARS
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To learn more about SARS, visit the Resources below:
CDC - SARS: http://allnurses.com/a/t.cgi?sarscdc
WHO - SARS: http://allnurses.com/a/t.cgi?sarswho

News resources on SARS:
CDC - SARS News: http://allnurses.com/a/t.cgi?sarsnews
Google SARS News: http://allnurses.com/a/t.cgi?sarsgooglenews

Nursing Discussions on SARS:
SARS in Toronto!
http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33789

Oh no! (SARS/Doula related)
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2. LATEST NURSING NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

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Below is a brief list of the recent nursing news headlines:

- Private nurses win pay rise - Australia
- Nurses at Changi Airport intercept 'SARS suspects'
- Nurses may not have SARS
- Nurses To Decide Whether To Unionize - Texas
- Christ Hospital nurses press to unionize; money 'not issue'
- Nurses charge mould making them sick - Cananda
- Three Colorado nurses suspected of having mystery illness
- Nurses Union Seeks to Halt Smallpox Vaccinations in Wisconsin
- Mask shortage puts nurses at risk - Canada
- Nurses vote against union - PA
- SARS has nurses worried, group says - Canada
- Bellevue nurses first in state to get smallpox vaccine - PA
- Nurses feel brunt of 'waiting room rage' epidemic - UK
- Nurses offer guidelines for safer surgery - IL
- Judge Orders Promotions, Back Pay For Three Nurses - KY
- Nurses learn about maggot therapy - UK

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3. ARTICLE: HOW CONTAGIOUS IS SMALLPOX?

Nurses all over the country are being asked to step forward voluntarily and receive the vaccination. Numerous states are operating under cautious circumstances while the voluntary request is made. Some states have adapted tight guidelines and restrictions, while others are pushing forward to have many of their nurses vaccinated. Read the full article at:

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4. ACTIVE NURSING DISCUSSIONS

allnurses.com has one of the most active discussion areas for nurses online. It is a great place to get answers to your nursing questions, or just chat with other nurses, or just lurk, visit:

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Bulletin Board Statistics for last two weeks
o 352 new members
o 960 new threads
o 20,341 new posts

Below is a brief list of some recent active discussions:

"Weird pt complaints" (***Funny***)
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33473

"Doctor Asked For A "Kind" Nurse"
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33602

"Who is REALLY GOOD with needles?"
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33645

"2 Nurses needed (insulin/heparin co-sign)???"
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33277

"Antibiotics and yeast infections"
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33685

"Dealing with the Prejudiced (long post:sorry)..."
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33994

"Teen daughters 1st pelvic exam..."
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33959

"disrespect or am I just a whimp?"
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33594

"How do you handle the "unhappy" MD"
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33815

"need info about spinal/epidural"
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=33105

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5. SURVEY SAYS… DO YOU NEED MORE TRAINING TO RECOGNIZE ACTS OF BIOTERRORISM?

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After voting, please post your comments and/or opinions on our nursing bulletin board, Visit:

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