CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSES: CARING FOR CHILDREN, FROM INFANCY TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD
WHERE PEDIATRIC NURSES WORK Pediatric nurses work in a variety of set...
THE MANY BENEFITS OF ONLINE LEARNING
The Digital Revolution has transformed the way we study and learn. Wh...
WHAT DO PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSES DO?
Mental illness afflicts people from all backgrounds, income levels, a...
ORTHOPEDIC NURSING PRESENTS LUCRATIVE HEALTH CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Orthopedic nurses work to prevent and treat musculoskeletal disorders...
CREATING AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST FOR HOSPITALS OR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Emergency preparedness is vital for hospitals and other healthcare fa...
THE IMPACT VIDEO IS HAVING ON TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Instructors have long used videos in classrooms and other learning en...
HELPING FAMILIES RECOGNIZE WHEN A LOVED ONE CAN NO LONGER LIVE AT HOME
The realization that a loved one can no longer fully care for himself...
HOW HEALTHCARE WORKERS CAN STAY WELL DURING FLU SEASON
Cold and flu season is in full swing, which makes it an especially cr...
AFTER THE DISASTER: POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN FIRST RESPONDERS
From the merciless hurricanes that tore through Texas and Puerto Rico...
HIPAA, SOCIAL MEDIA & THE HEALTHCARE WORKER: SAFEGUARDING PATIENT DATA
Social media is ubiquitous in modern society, with people sharing jus...
HOW NURSES CAN PROTECT THEIR MUSCLES AND BONES AT WORK PART I: UNDERSTANDING MUSCULOSKELETAL STRUCTURE
Nursing is inherently a physically strenuous job. Nurses are on the m...
PREVENTING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS: AN OVERVIEW
Most of us tend to think of inherently risky professions like police ...
INCREASING DIVERSITY IN THE U.S.: THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN HEALTHCARE
The United States of America has been a kaleidoscope of cultures for ...
GRIEF AND LOSS: RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Loss is a normal part of the human experience, and grief is a natural...
CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE, AND HOME CARE
The need for cultural competence in home care is growing as America&#...
TUBERCULOSIS REMAINS A MAJOR HEALTH THREAT
Although it is overshadowed by illnesses of late like HIV/AIDS and Eb...
UNDERSTANDING AND IDENTIFYING SOCIAL ANXIETY IN ADOLESCENTS
Social anxiety disorder is often confused with shyness by family memb...
NURSING GRADUATES: OVERCOMING OBSTACLES DURING THE TRANSITION TO THE WORKFORCE
Nurses play a vital role in healthcare. They work closely with doctor...
IMPROVING EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE AND HOME CARE
The need for in-home caregivers in the U.S. has never been greater, a...
ALLERGIES, ASTHMA, AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTION
The sneezing, stuffy nose, and watery eyes of nasal allergies can mak...
THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE TRAINING FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY EMPLOYEES
The need for long-term care in the U.S. is growing and will continue ...
MEDICAL ERRORS IN NURSING: PREVENTING DOCUMENTATION ERRORS
The importance of proper documentation in nursing cannot be overstate...
PREVENTING INFLUENZA IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
Millions of people in the U.S. live in long-term care (LTC) facilitie...
MEDICAL ERRORS IN NURSING: PREVENTING PATIENT FALLS AND INFECTIONS
This is the third and final part in our series on medical errors in n...
PREVENTING INFECTION: EVOLVING THREATS REQUIRE EVOLVING METHODS
Hospital infections continue to decrease as medical institutions use ...
MEDICATION ERRORS IN NURSING: COMMON TYPES, CAUSES, AND PREVENTION
Healthcare workers face more challenges today than ever before. Docto...
INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE: SAFE WORK PRACTICES (PART II)
Approximately one in 25 hospital patients in the U.S. has a healthcar...
COMBATTING ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN LONG-TERM CARE
The decision to move loved ones into long-term care (LTC) is rarely a...
INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE: PRECAUTIONS (PART I)
Infections acquired in healthcare settings are common, yet preventabl...
THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION WITH DEMENTIA PATIENTS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS
Tips for Healthcare Workers Caring for people with dementia poses man...
FOOD SAFETY IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES: PROTECTING RESIDENTS FROM FOODBORNE ILLNESSES
Approximately 9 million people live in long term care facilities acro...
ESTABLISHING EXPECTATIONS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS OF LONG TERM CARE RESIDENTS
For many families, placing a loved one in a long term care (LTC) faci...
PREVENTING FALLS IN LONG-TERM CARE: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH
Each year, millions of older people in the U.S. will fall—at home, ...
PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE IN PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA: TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS
Adults diagnosed with dementia are faced with a disease that is irrev...
THE TRANSITION TO HOSPICE AND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILY MEMBERS: STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS
End-of-life care can be fraught with emotion, confusing, and overwhel...