September 1, 2009
By:Martha K. Raymond, RN, BSN, BS
As part of Advanstar and ModernMedicine's cross-publication focus on cardiometabolic disorders and weight, RN will present four nurse-oriented care plans for diseases in this spectrum, starting with features on diabetes and blood lipids.
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August 1, 2009
By:Martha K. Raymond, RN, BSN, BS
After a housecleaning of the lax California State Board of Nursing, the eerily similar words of the board's chief, Governor Schwarzenegger, and his character in Terminator 2: Judgment Day make one wonder who the real protector might be.
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July 1, 2009
By:Martha K. Raymond, RN, BSN, BS
What lessons can we take from the psychology of inattention, and the wisdom of airline pilots, to ensure safe and error-free medication use amid the chaos of a nursing unit?
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June 1, 2009
By:Martha K. Raymond, RN, BSN, BS
To counter decades of food- and sugar-industry media hype, two major health organizations have issued a consensus statement on inpatient glycemic control.
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May 1, 2009
By:Martha K. Raymond, RN, BSN, BS
The 2009 National Patient Safety Goals guide all healthcare practitioners across the spectrum of care facilities toward better care. Ahead of a planned 2011 revision, we reproduce the goals if you've been too busy to review them recently.
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April 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett
RN Magazine will resume its popular Hands-on Help clinical instruction series to replace its continuing-education-credit content.
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April 1, 2009
By:Martha K. Raymond, RN, BSN, BS
From pills accidentally slipped into pockets, dependence on prescription tranquilizers, or derision of patients known as addicts to street drugs, RN's clinical editor describes the attitude that drives nurses with substance abuse problems into silence.
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February 1, 2009
By:Martha K. Raymond, RN, BSN, BS
Patients who exhibit signs of domestic abuse may shy away from reporting it due to fear. Nurses should document evidence of suspected violence, following hospital policy, but remain caring and nonjudgmental in case their patient may share and seek help.
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January 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett
RN introduces our 360° Guide, giving nurses a full look at the resources of RNWeb.com, and a revised look and content strategy. Coming soon: a redesigned RNWeb.com with better links to shared content via the Modern Medicine portal.
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