Articles

Acute Pain: Assessment and Treatment If you are looking for a comprehensive, A to Z review of assessment and management of acute pain, this is it.
January 03, 2011
Community-Wide Programs to Support Hospital Discharges to Nursing Homes In an era of shrinking reimbursements and rising patient complexity, is it possible to reduce hospital stays for patients discharged to nursing homes?
May 05, 2010
De-escalating the Aggressive Patient The third-person approach may be the key to successfully de-escalating aggressive patients.
April 12, 2010
Electronic Medical Records: 18 Ways to Reduce Legal Risks If you use -- or are considering -- an electronic medical record system, you do not want to miss these risk-reduction strategies.
January 13, 2010
The Legal Pitfalls in Prescribing Opioids Should you worry when prescribing opioids that the drugs might end up on the street? How can you protect yourself? Review the legal nuts and bolts of opioid prescribing.
November 18, 2009
The Advanced Practice Nursing Data Collection Toolkit: Research Tools Do not miss this 1-stop resource if you plan to conduct APN role research.
October 07, 2009
How Can I Detect the Warning Signs of Extreme Violence in My Patients? Here are the tools you need to screen for potential violence in adolescents.
September 03, 2009
Legal Obligations to the Dangerous Patient Ever wondered what to do when a medicated or intoxicated patient wants to drive home? Should you let him? Can you stop him? Find out with this practical advice from Carolyn Buppert, nurse attorney.
Abstract, August 18, 2009
Billing Issues for Nurse Practitioners Who Provide Inpatient Services A nurse attorney explains the rules and answers your questions about billing for NP services in hospitals.
July 10, 2009
Can Mrs. T Be Protected From New Pressure Ulcers? The pressure is on to prevent pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients.
July 10, 2009
Protecting Hospitalized Elders From Falling When older people are hospitalized, what can you do to reduce the risk for falls?
Journal Article, December 31, 2008
Nursing Management of Glioblastoma Multiforme The advanced practice nurse can improve the quality of life of patients with glioblastoma, the most common malignant neoplasm of the central nervous system.
Journal Article, December 17, 2008
Improving Nurse Retention in Jordanian Public Hospitals What causes nurses to stay at or leave their jobs? You may be surprised at how much you have in common with nurses in Jordan.
Journal Article, November 26, 2008
Fall Prevention in Long-term Care: Practical Advice to Improve Care Falls are common among older adults, especially those in long-term care settings. What can you do to prevent falls?
Journal Article, September 10, 2008
Healing Iraq One Book at a Time Do you have books, journals, video, or patient education materials you can donate to healthcare professionals in need? Rehabilitation materials are needed, as well as general books and journals.
Journal Article, August 14, 2008
Genetics and Primary Care: Family History Is Key Genomics is changing the face of health and disease, and it's time to translate genetic research into practice. Start by learning how family history and risk assessment can help provide better care.
Journal Article, June 18, 2008
Pain in the Cognitively Impaired Elderly What do you do when your patients can't tell you they are in pain? Can you rely on self-report of pain in patients with dementia? Learn how to ask about pain, behaviors to watch for, and other tips.
Journal Article, May 15, 2008
Improving Communication Skills to Enhance Palliative Care Learn the differences between hospice and palliative care, and how to communicate with patients and families to learn their end-of-life wishes.
Journal Article, May 14, 2008
Reducing Hospital Stays for Patients Discharged to Nursing Homes Unless innovations in care for difficult-to-place patients are developed, these patients are likely to congregate in acute hospitals and compromise the ability of these facilities to provide care.
Journal Article, May 08, 2008
South Africa Moves to a Primary Healthcare Model A nurse visits South Africa, a country struggling to overhaul its healthcare system, and vividly describes her experiences.
Journal Article, April 22, 2008

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