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Nursing Assessment for Predicting Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Community Hospital Approach
Astute assessment and early detection of sleep disturbances are important to minimize risk for hospitalized patients.
Journal Article, February 2008
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Evidence-Based Practice: Understanding the Process
The author offers practical advice on incorporating evidence-based practice into everyday care.
Journal Article, December 2007
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Clinical Excellence Through Evidence-Based Practice - A Model to Guide Practice Changes
Putting research into practice is no simple task. This model provides the framework for a process that can be adapted for use in any organization or setting.
Journal Article, December 2007
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Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal: A Time for Change
The editor takes a look back at this history of Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal on Medscape.
Journal Article, December 2007
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More Donations of Medical and Nursing Books Arrive in Iraq
A physician working in Iraq writes to thank donors for the many books and journals that have been sent. More are needed. Would you consider a holiday donation?
Journal Article, December 2007
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Medscape Continuing Education Lunches
Learn how these nurses, NPs, and PAs joined together to plan monthly Medscape CE/CME lunches.
Letter, December 2007
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Refusing Medical Care in New York State: Politics and Implementation of Policy
Every healthcare practitioner needs to understand the state and local laws that control the refusal of medical care.
Journal Article, November 2007
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A Dream Yet to Come True: Disparity of Healthcare Access in China
Healthcare reform appears to be an area of weakness on the landscape of market economy in China.
Journal Article, October 2007
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CE
Scope of Practice and the Nurse Practitioner: Regulation, Competency, Expansion, and Evolution
I'm an NP -- can I work as an RN? As an acute care NP, can I work in primary care? I'm prepared as an adult NP -- can I see children too? Learn the answers to these questions and many more.
Journal Article, October 2007
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Nursing and the Impact of Worldwide Poverty
Nurses need to recognize poverty as a major health issue and then take action. Learn what the International Council of Nurses and other organizations are doing.
Journal Article, October 2007
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Identification and Management of Metabolic Syndrome: The Role of the APN
Early intervention is the key to limiting long-term morbidity due to metabolic syndrome.
Journal Article, October 2007
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CME/CE
Companion Animals and Human Health: Part II -- Zoonotic Diseases
Journal Article, October 2007
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Primum non nocere (First, Do No Harm): Prayer, Culture, and Evidence-Based Practice
While there is no proven scientific benefit to intercessory prayer, there is a benefit in supporting people who desire to engage in this practice.
Journal Article, September 2007
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The Preparation of Nurse Faculty: Who Should Teach Students?
Do doctoral programs adequately prepare faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate students?
Journal Article, September 2007
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Highlights of the International Council of Nurses 2007 Annual Conference
ICN 2007: Nurses are in the forefront worldwide, dealing with the unexpected.
Conference Coverage, August 2007
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Widower Responses to the Death of a Wife: The Impact on Family Members
This study offered 6 recommendations that are useful for clinicians when assisting both the widower and his children in coping with the loss of a wife and mother.
Journal Article, August 2007
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Nurse Practitioners on the Move: The Journey to the United States
Nurses migrate for many reasons and the process is never simple. It is even more complicated for nurse practitioners coming to the United States.
Journal Article, August 2007
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Companion Animals and Human Health Risk: Animal Bites and Rabies
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Journal Article, August 2007
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End-of-Life Education for Nurses
Managing pain, comforting patients, and supporting families -- the nurse spends more time caring for patients at the end-of-life than any other professional. Learn how to do it better.
Journal Article, August 2007
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Donations of Medical and Nursing Books and Journals Arrive in Iraq
A physician writes from Iraq, "Please share with your readers how much their donations of books and journals meant to not only the doctors here, but also those of us on the ground."
Letter, June 2007
