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| August 3, 2011 |
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Dear
Colleague,
 August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Controversy continues to surround the use of vaccines with regard to adherence and concerns about adverse effects. As nurses, we need to be well versed in these issues, especially those of us who work in a setting where immunizations are given frequently. While reading our journal articles (see More Resources) and visiting the CDC’s Vaccines & Immunizations site, I came across several strategies that may be helpful to you in your practice:
Our next enews issue will have a collection of resources related to wound care – be sure to check it out!
Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP
Clinical Editor
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New articles have been added to our FOCUS ON: The Future of Nursing page. Take some time to read Talking Points For ANI's Organizational Affiliates Topic: Future of Nursing Initiative and Practicing to potential.
For those of you that work in a facility that is working towards Magnet designation or if you are looking to work at a Magnet facility, we at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins have assembled a collection of resources that will help you navigate the Magnet journey. Visit our Magnet Center for Nursing.
Pain syndromes in persons surviving cancer are being seen with greater frequency in the clinical setting. Increase your awareness of these pain syndromes and management options by reading Pain and Palliative Care Needs of Cancer Survivors.
Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing Share:   
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 Brush up on methods of assessing for and managing dehydration in older adults by reading Recognizing the Face of Dehydration.
Nursing2011 Share:
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Alzheimer disease is a progressive disease characterized by cognitive and functional decline. Review Supportive Approaches for Alzheimer Disease, including pharmacotherapy and nonpharmacologic options.
The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care Share:
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Review our Recommended CE list on uterine bleeding, emerging infections, the contact precautions controversy...
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|  Here’s a nice summary of LPN-to-RN, RN-to-BSN, BSN-to-MSN, and PhD or DNP! Don’t miss On the Horizon: Going Back to School 101.
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! Share:
Accurate diagnosis of Lyme disease and appropriate treatment and follow-up with an infectious-disease specialist are essential to avoid secondary and/or late persistent Lyme disease. Read more in Lab Logic: Summer is Prime Time for Lyme.
The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care Share:
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to implement EBP consistently, one step at a time. Don’t miss the latest installment in the EBP series from AJN: Evidence-Based Practice, Step by Step: Evaluating and Disseminating the Impact of an Evidence-Based Intervention: Show and Tell.
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Browse our Recommended Readings on supporting the couple with conception challenges, ten strategies to extinguish potentially explosive behavior, and more.
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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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The FDA has approved the following new indication:
- Topamax (topiramate) tablets and Topamax sprinkle capsules as initial monotherapy in patients 2 years and older with partial onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
See more drug news.
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