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These days, short staffing, which used to be for emergencies only, is now becoming an unfortunate everyday occurrence. I know many people are confused as to what constitutes "abandonment." Below is a statement on short staffing from the NCBON which w...

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Medication patches on a confused patient? Put it in between the shoulder blades, where they cannot be reached and pulled off.

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Well said, Healingtouch. NCNA supports women's abortion rights without any restrictions whatsoever. The ANA/NCNA proabortion stand is the ONLY reason that I will not join. These organizations need to become more inclusive to prolifers deeply held bel...

Is the SVT wide complex or narrow? Very important to distinguish, as treatments are very different and what is appropriate for one may be LETHAL for another. Also, look at NEW ACLS algorithms, for standards of care (treatment guides).

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Perclose was introduced at our facility a few months back, and we frequently have cases on our floor for us to monitor overnight as the patients also frequently receive IV anti-platelet inhibitors (such as Reapro, Integrilin, or Aggrastat) for 12-18 ...

Perclose was introduced at our facility a few months back, and we frequently have cases on our floor for us to monitor overnight as the patients also frequently receive IV anti-platelet inhibitors (such as Reapro, Integrilin, or Aggrastat) for 12-18 ...

A good preceptor is essential to a good orientation experience. Your preceptor will either make or break you. If you feel that the preceptor assigned to you is not a good "match" (for whatever reason), do not hesitate to let your concerns be known to...

I think the public at large and most of the media are ill-informed about nursing. While most professions have only one entry level, there is justifiable confusion in the public mindset as to "what is a nurse." Nursing has at least three entry levels ...

Lack of control over practice environment, to me, is the thorniest problem we nurses face. As the frontline health care providers, we have tremendous responsibility and accountability. However, nurses are often disenfranchized from involvement in vit...

With the "I can't sleep at night" scenario, history of hypertension, and coughing up pinkish sputum, the man has left-sided congestive heart failure. The blue-tint to his skin show he has hypoxemia and hypoxia secondary to his lungs shunting blood an...

Just 150 years ago, the nursing profession did not exist as we know it. In 1895, the American Nurses Association was formed and called for laws to raise nursing standards. In 1902, nurses in NC decided to organize and enact changes in the law to lega...

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Go to the post (just down from here) on "Nurses who love their jobs." I think this will be of great help. As for me, I am very, very thankful for the profession of nursing and the wealth of opportunities it has afforded me. I am very satisfied with m...

Does anyone out there know of a good web site which clearly and succinctly outlines the new ACLS guidelines (algorithms)? Thanks