SEARCH RESULTS

risk factor, but is of less consequence among those diabetics who pay close attention to their blood sugar levels, test often and ...

objective in conducting their study was to "describe the experience of men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer and their wives,...

MEDMARX is thought to be the most comprehensive reporting of medication error information in the nation (Morantz & Torrey, 2003). ...

of ear infection (Chronic otitis media, 2003). OM is a serious childhood illness because, if not properly treated, it can lead to ...

According to one research study, the top five reasons why nurses employ restraints are "disruption of therapies, confusion, fall p...

can facilitate a different type of learning and examination, peer groups may allow an exploration with fewer confines groups with ...

various formal, stated ethics codes of nursing associations; nurse education programs; health care organizations; and certainly he...

Irelands influence in reflective practice is now beginning to be felt around the country. Among other developments, the English N...

in her favorite chair alone with her memories is something that those remaining behind will never know. Chosen Issue: Reminiscenc...

to three days more than 20 years ago. We ruefully joke that some managed care plans only allow new mothers to be hospitalized on ...

(2005), in which samples of patients or patients families were enrolled. In a study in which the sample participants had lost a lo...

"infertility, cardiovascular health, oncology, geriatrics, endocrinology, uro-gynecology, bone health and high-risk pregnancy" (Ke...

individual, the eight values of the CNA Code provide a framework for guidance regarding nursing behavior. The Code states that the...

inpatient facility (Entry-Level). There are advantages and disadvantages to having three entry levels into nursing. An advantage...

Developing Clinical Guidelines by Allen et al (1997) set out to determine the disparities that exist within the resolution process...

however, Jones requested an ethics consult on the case due to the fact that Johns psychosocial evaluation had caused Jones to have...

authors state that research "and theory are key underpinnings that guide safe, effective, and comprehensive" (p. 35) practice. As...

indicates, restraint places health practitioners between the proverbial rock and a hard place. However, there are practice standar...

dehydrated? Has literature simply made you aware of this potential problem? You might say something like: "Considering the dire co...

minority groups. They are frequently poor and have little education. Scrandis, Fauchald and Radsma describe a "Charlottes Web of C...

the research, which includes finding a definitive measure for the health status of the homeless. This is a reasoned, extensive rev...

official entity until 1993. Today it addresses an array of nursing issues. The goals of the program are: * "Promoting quality in...

Additionally, at the completion of this study intervention, evaluation of results showed that the project also resulted in improve...

once again examines how nurses can be empowered, and learn those values in college. Finally, Ann Gallagher discusses dignity with ...

were contributing to the "toxic" work environment, which characterized this CSDU, as there was "evidence of a lack of meaningful c...

Intervention using Mishels theory facilitates the process of patients accepting the inevitability of uncertainty as a factor in th...

staff that can result in moral stress or stress of conscience (Fry, Hurly & Foley, 2002). Because unresolved ethical issues can ...

Among the challenges facing the integration of EBP into nursing behaviors is the idea that staff, which is clinically competent, a...

to do with how a person feels about him- or herself. Those with a high sense of self-efficacy believe that they can master even di...

The vision is to be a leader in providing high quality health care services. Their values include a customer-focus and to exceed t...