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Nursing Home Quality: A State-by-State Report
Learn about the Nursing Home Quality Monitor, which provides a state-by-state breakdown of nursing homes that are likely to provide better-quality care and those that provide poorer-quality care.
Expert Viewpoint, December 27, 2006
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Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
When submitting a manuscript for publication, what official permissions are needed? Read advice from our editor.
Journal Article, April 3, 2006
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Nursing Publication: Get Involved
Have you considered submitting a manuscript for publication? Don't miss this comprehensive overview of the process.
Journal Article, January 12, 2006
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Nurses: The Perfect Patient Advocates
In honor of Nurse's Week 2005, Sandra Nettina, Medscape's eJournal editor, offers advice on how nurses can advocate for patients, in the best way possible.
Journal Article, May 2, 2005
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Caring -- The Foundation of Advanced Practice Nursing
The practice of advanced nursing requires a higher level of knowledge and skill, but it is still built upon the fundamental moral commitment of caring in nursing.
Journal Article, January 14, 2005
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Dealing With Mental Health Concerns: A Role for the Advanced Practice Nurse in Primary Care
Our editorialist believes that APNs in primary care have much to offer people who are experiencing psychological distress and difficulty.
Journal Article, January 30, 2004
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A Challenge to Improve Communication and Meet Patients' Needs
Are primary care visits too rushed and too numbers oriented? Are we too quick to write prescriptions, give instructions, and usher the patient out the door?
Journal Article, October 27, 2003
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Doing the Right Thing
We need to stay focused on doing the right thing in
healthcare.
Journal Article, January 30, 2003
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Where Is a Good Nurse When You Need One?
There is nothing more frustrating than knowing what a
good nurse could do to help, but not experiencing that
care when it is needed most.
Journal Article, October 14, 2002
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A Lesson in Patience and Trust
Running after horses and chasing after patients. What
do they have in common?
Journal Article, July 30, 2002
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Caring for Adolescents: Challenge or Opportunity?
Providing care to adolescents can be very challenging.
Journal Article, March 29, 2002
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Health Promotion: More Than Just Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Health promotion is more than health screening.
Remember to look for domestic violence, abuse,
poverty, and addictions.
Journal Article, February 8, 2002
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Should Patients Expect More From Clinicians?
Nurses must be proactive in patient assessment. Educate and motivate your patients to expect more from their healthcare providers.
Journal Article, November 5, 2001
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Editorial - Providing Support for Patients With Chronic Illness
The advanced practice nurse has many opportunities to provide comprehensive care to people with chronic illness.
Journal Article, August 17, 2001
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Welcome to Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing
Introducing a new journal, dedicated to advanced practice nurses worldwide.
Journal Article, May 15, 2001