Nurses CE

In This Corner: The Unavoidable Pressure Ulcer

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

CMS has defined pressure ulcers as "never events," but is this possible? Explore clinical scenarios that may result in unavoidable pressure ulcer development with implications for nursing practice.

The Last Hours of Living: Practical Advice for Clinicians

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Every aspect in care of the dying patient is here - because there is no second chance to manage the last hours right.

Medical Case Management: Connecting Clients to Care

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Increase your knowledge and awareness of the importance of case management with HIV-positive clients.

The Diagnosis and Clinical Management of HIV

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Explore the current recommendations for HIV screening to help establish a rational plan for managing HIV in the clinical practice setting.

Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Infants and Children

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Reduce your VAP rate in children to zero with these tips from other PICUs and NICUs.

Managing Breakthrough Pain in Patients with Cancer: Essential Concepts for Nursing Professionals to Reduce Risk and Improve Outcomes

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Explore the characteristics of ideal treatments, available options, and investigational agents for breakthrough pain in cancer.

An Update on Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Adults

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT

In spite of a large evidence base for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia, a gap between knowledge and practice persists.

Forensic Issues for Nurses -- Elder Abuse

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

It might be hard to believe, but elder abuse is reaching epidemic proportions. Know how to assess your elderly patients for possible abuse, regardless of where you work.