Nursing

Articles by Steve Mullett

Professional Update: Nurse H1N1 protection

October 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett

CA and NY nurses seek H1N1 protection; nurse-doctor teamwork shown to save money; formation of national nursing union faces obstacles; nurses' Internet use studied

Nurses in the News

September 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett

A Catholic nurse in New York City is suing her hospital over allegations that she was forced to assist in an abortion; a Chicago-area facility has begun a nurse-led "laughter therapy" program for its disabled and mentally ill patients; nursing organizations are protesting the indictment of two Texas nurse whistleblowers.

10-month study begun to address nursing shortage

September 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett

A joint Institute of Medicine–Robert Wood Johnson Foundation initiative will study the future of nursing in light of the growing shortage.

Emergency room nurses frequently assaulted: ENA

September 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett

Over half of emergency department nurses who responded to a recent Emergency Nurses Association survey reported having been the victims of physical assault.

ADHD stimulants may be linked to childhood, adolescent cardiac deaths

August 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett

The American Journal of Psychiatry has published a study documenting an association between use of stimulants for ADHD and sudden childhood deaths.

Error Watch: Lovaza omega-3 capsule contents can dissolve foam cups

August 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett

The contents of Lovaza omega-3 capsules can pit or dissolve Styrofoam cups; they are now listed on the ISMP's "do not crush" list.

Psychiatric warning added to labels of leukotriene inhibitors used for asthma

August 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett

The FDA has requested that manufacturers of asthma and rhinitis drugs with leukotriene inhibitors as the active ingredient include a psychiatric warning of mood and behavior changes among some users.

Pennsylvania bans mandatory nurse overtime, allows nurse court testimony

August 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett

Pennsylvania has banned mandatory nurse overtime except in "last resort" emergencies, and, via a State Supreme Court ruling, has stated that nurses who offer medical testimony in court do not violate the Professional Nursing Law.

Emergency department nurses risk compassion fatigue: Study

August 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett

A Journal of Emergency Nursing study reported that emergency department nurses are highly susceptible to compassion fatigue as a major symptom of traumatic stress.

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