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In Support of Doctor of Nursing Practice Education in Canada This author makes the case for Canada to develop a quality DNP program for the nursing profession.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 03, 2010
From Safe Practices to Safe Patients: The Evolution of a Revolution Like industries such as aviation, healthcare has improved safety through systems engineering. But patients are not planes, and patient involvement promises to drive the next generation of improvement.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 14, 2009
Automated Dispensing Cabinets: Getting It Right in the Age of Automation Mechanization of drug retrieval doesn't necessarily eliminate mistakes, but it can help if these guidelines are followed.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 10, 2009
Helping Patients and Families Make Choices About Nutrition and Hydration at the End-of-Life Learn how to help families make difficult decisions about withholding nutrition and hydration in a terminally ill family member.
June 04, 2009
Nurses and the Public Say It Is Time for Change Many nurses are uniting behind a grassroots healthcare initiative that calls for creation of an Office of the National Nurse. Learn more here.
Journal Article, July 16, 2008
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 01, 2007
Faculty Practice for the Sake of Practice In NP education, the most essential resource is clinically competent faculty members.
April 19, 2007
One Family's Experience With Elder Care The beginning of the end? Or perhaps just the start of a difficult journey? An NP learns firsthand about elder care in the United States today.
Journal Article, December 31, 2006
The Nursing Shortage A nursing student offers her thoughts on the nursing shortage.
Journal Article, March 11, 2005
Angiogenesis Drive and passion combined with nursing skills allowed this healthcare professional to advocate for herself to prevent amputation.
Journal Article, August 31, 2004
Patient Education Patients are bricklayers, plumbers, bankers, welders, accountants, and teachers. How can we be sure they understand our patient education messages?
Journal Article, May 12, 2003
The Nursing Shortage: A Call to Action Nurses need to be proactive to assure that the Nurse Reinvestment Act is fully funded.
Journal Article, May 12, 2003

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