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4, 2009 |
| Dear
Subscriber,
 Remember
that patient whose daughter didn’t want you to give
pain medication prior to her mother’s wound care? Or
how about the ex-wife who fought to revoke a DNR status until
the patient’s will could be “updated”? Maybe
you cared for a child whose parents refused blood products
for him due to religious reasons? Or perhaps you witnessed
a colleague give a medication to the wrong patient?
The
Code of Ethics for Nurses, developed by the American Nurses
Association, is a statement which addresses ethical obligations
for all nurses, regardless of roles or practice settings.
This tool gives us the foundation on which to build our practice
and when a specific ethical dilemma makes us feel isolated
or alone, it reinforces the fact that we all face ethical
conflicts at some time in our careers.
Take some time to read
the articles and blog in More Resources and explore our latest
feature Focus
On: Nursing Ethics. Also, look for our next issue about
obstructive sleep apnea,
along with the latest articles and CEs.
Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP
Clinical Editor
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Rheumatic
disease can cause significant disabilities. Be sure to read this overview
of common rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and systemic
lupus erythematosus - Update
on Rheumatology: Part 1.
(2.8
contact hours) Home Healthcare
Nurse
 The
best approach to managing burn pain involves the use of valid and reliable
pain-assessment tools, treatment guidelines, and appropriate analgesic
therapy. Read more in Understanding
and Managing Burn Pain: Part 2.
(2.6 contact hours) AJN,
American Journal of Nursing
Low back pain is one of the most
common reasons for health care provider visits. Review the anatomy of
the spine and gain a better understanding of management options for
low back pain. Don’t miss Is
Low Back Pain Getting On Your Nerves?
Also, be sure to access our FREE GUIDE
TO CARE FOR PATIENTS: Low Back Pain.
(2.1 contact hours) The Nurse Practitioner:
The American Journal of Primary Health Care
The incidence of methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections is continuing to rise in the
hospital setting. Find out why by examining MRSA
Reduction: Myths and Facts.
(1.6 contact hours) Nursing Management
Review our Recommended
CE list on acute coronary syndrome, preventing CA-MRSA,
signposts for sepsis...
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 Admission
assessments must be documented according to your facility’s standards
and policies. Become familiar with some basic styles and formats by reading
CHARTING CHECKUP: Documenting a Patient's Initial Assessment.
LPN2009
What is the future of our healthcare
system? Read some recommendations for change in INNOVATION,
HEALTH, AND HEALING: Ten Healthcare Innovations: A Plea to President Obama.
Holistic Nursing Practice |
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Break through communication issues
and cultural barriers. Learn how by reading Providing
Culturally Sensitive Palliative Care.
The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health
Care
Brush up on your knowledge of
noninvasive ventilation – indications, goals, how to initiate
it, and more. Don't miss TECH
UPDATE: Clinical Application of Noninvasive Ventilation.
Nursing Management
Browse our Recommended
Readings about charting, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, delirium,
and more.
Are you unable to travel to a nursing conference this year?
Register for Lippincott's FREE Online Expo:
Promoting Best Practices in Telemetry, Perioperative, and Emergency Nursing
Live Wednesday, June 10th, 10AM -- 6PM EST
All the benefits of a face-to-face conference right at your fingertips at this online, admission-free virtual expo completely devoted to perioperative, emergency, and telemetry nursing! Attend live interactive Q&A sessions with nursing experts, view on-demand webcast, and earn free CE credits. Network with peers, meet with product representatives, chat with nursing recruiters and find out how much your nursing experience is worth... all without leaving your home or the hospital.
Register for this FREE online nursing expo NOW! |
Hospital Acquired Conditions: Prevent and Reduce the Impact
The new CMS mandate presents challenges to nursing staff. Reducing the incidence of hospital acquired conditions, including pressure ulcers, catheter-related bloodstream infections and surgical site infections, is not only critical to patient care, it is crucial to minimizing the financial impact on the hospital.
Find out about key strategies.
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the articles in the latest Featured
Journal 
online only on NursingCenter. The Featured Journal gives you the
opportunity to get acquainted with the kind of coverage and clinical
information it has to offer. Get to know our journals. The
current Featured Journal is...
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More
and more patients are using herbal preparations. It’s important
for us to ask about their use and to be educated about associated
risks. For example, the following medications have a documented
interaction with St. John’s Wort, commonly used to help manage
depression:
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- Statins
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Warfarin
- Nifedipine
- Cyclosporine
- Oral contraceptives
- Antiretroviral protease inhibitors
- Theophylline
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- Digoxin
- Beta-2 agonists
- Benzodiazepines
- Sulfa
- Tetracycline
- Piroxicam
- Selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors
- Anesthetic agents
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Learn more in ADVERSE REACTIONS: Common Herb-Drug Interactions: What You Should Know.
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The FDA has approved
the following new dosage form: Requip XL (ropinirole) 6 mg extended-release
tablets. The medication is indicated for the treatment of the signs and
symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson disease.
See
more drug news.
Physician Infusion Services: Coding & Documentation
Ensure Proper Payment, Support Your Claims
The coding and documentation rules for outpatient infusion services do apply in the clinic setting. Yet, many physician groups aren't even aware of their compliance obligations. Consequently, they may not be appropriately paid for services rendered, or they risk losing reimbursement through payer audits. It's time to bring your facility into full compliance. Start by making sure you know and understand the rules. Our audio seminar on June 16 will walk you through coding and documentation basics, equipping you to realize the correct payment that stands up to an audit. Click here, or call MedLearn at 800-252-1578. |
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