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Dear
Subscriber,
 Think
you are educated about sleep apnea? Try your hand at the following
questions:
- What is polysomnography?
- What is the best sleeping
position for someone with sleep apnea?
- Is sleep apnea more
prevalent in men or women?
- What preparation is
necessary prior to surgery for a patient with sleep apnea?
- Do all patients with
sleep apnea snore?
- What treatment options
are available for sleep apnea patients?
Find these answers and
more by reading the articles in More Resources. Be sure to
try your hand at our newest puzzle, Tossin'
and turnin'.
Also, look for our next
issue for Juvenile Arthritis
Awareness Month, along
with the latest articles and CEs.
Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP
Clinical Editor
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Brush
up on the basics of mechanical ventilation, including different modes,
ventilator strategies, and more in Building
a Solid Understanding of Mechanical Ventilation.
(2.5 contact hours) Nursing2009
 When
not used correctly, pulse oximetry can be misused or overused. Review
this technology and current guidelines by reading Pulse
Oximetry in Adults.
(2.4 contact hours) AJN,
American Journal of Nursing
Also, take
time to peruse AJN’s blog post The
Common, But Oh-So-Often Misused, Pulse Oximeter: Some Pointers for Nurses.
Stay informed about current standards
of practice in diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. Don't miss Signs
of Improvement: Diabetes Update 2009.
(2.6 contact hours/0.5 advanced pharmacology hour) The
Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care
Malignant melanomas are the leading
cause of all skin cancer-related deaths. Brush up on the importance
of Prevention
through Vigilance: Malignant Melanoma Management.
(1.8 contact hours) Nursing Management
Review our Recommended
CE list on sepsis, managing heart failure, acute coronary
syndrome...
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 Acute
chest syndrome is a potentially life-threatening complication of sickle-cell
disease. Find out What
You Need To Know About Acute Chest Syndrome.
Nursing2009
Four potential complications of blood
transfusions are febrile nonhemolytic (FNH) reactions, acute hemolytic
transfusion reactions (AHTRs), transfusion-related acute lung injury,
and transfusion-associated circulatory overload. Read more in Seeing
red: Complications of Blood Transfusions.
Nursing2009 Critical Care |
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In nursing, conflict is a particular
source of job stress and dissatisfaction. Read about contributing
factors to workplace conflict in PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT: Conflict in the Workplace: Part 1.
AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Review some basic hematology
about the white blood cell, the red blood cell, and platelet and
update your knowledge of Hematologic
Complications of Critical Illness: Anemia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia,
and More.
AACN Advanced Critical Care
Browse our Recommended
Readings about tips for climbing out of a rut, documenting
a patient's initial assessment...
When
Poor Oral Care Causes Death
Oral care is often overlooked
in nursing homes, with sometimes tragic consequences. Go to AJN's
blog to read "When
Poor Oral Care Causes Death." There, you can discuss
your own experiences on the topic and find links to two recent AJN
articles: a case study of a patient
who received such poor oral care that he died from asphyxia and
a companion
article by two dentists that suggests how nurses can overcome
barriers to providing good oral care. |
Hospital Acquired Conditions:
Prevent and Reduce the Impact
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.
Click here for key strategies.
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Live Now! Virtual Open House: Florida Hospital
Incredible opportunities and advantages, across a growing healthcare system with eight distinct Central Florida campus locations.
NursingJobPlus, Lippincott's new premier online destination for nurses seeking jobs, is hosting a Live Virtual Open House. Visit now and Chat Live with nursing recruiters from Florida Hospital. They are actively looking for Registered Nurses and have many opportunities available including: Critical Care, ICU, Labor & Delivery, ED, PACU, Neuro, Oncology, Peds and more.
Visit Florida Hospital's Virtual Open House - Now |
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Read
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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 Grief
and depression can be difficult to differentiate from each other
because they share several common characteristics. The key difference
is that someone who is grieving usually stays connected to others,
periodically experiences pleasure, and continues functioning. When
a person is depressed, connections with others and the ability to
experience even brief periods of pleasure are usually missing. Learn
more by reading PSYCH
REVIEW: Telling The Difference Between Grief And Depression.
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- Watson Pharmaceuticals has announced
a shortage of Infed (iron dextran) injection due to manufacturing delays.
- Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory
is voluntarily recalling several skin sanitizers and protectants after
a recent FDA inspection revealed high levels of bacteria in these products.
See
more drug news.
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