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  THIS JUST IN December 2012  

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 FROM OUR JOURNALS

Staffing Matters—Every Shift
AJN, American Journal of Nursing, December 2012

Data from the Military Nursing Outcomes Database (MilNOD) project demonstrate that inadequately staffed shifts can increase the likelihood of adverse events. In this article, the authors present realistic scenarios of common dilemmas hospitals face in nurse staffing, illustrating the potential hazards for patients and nurses alike.



National Survey of Hospital Nursing Research, Part 1: Research Requirements and Outcomes
JONA: Journal of Nursing Administration, January 2013

Findings from this study provide a prototype and benchmark information for nursing administrators planning to establish, evaluate, and/or expand nursing research programs.



Venous Ulcers—An Evidence-Based Update
Plastic Surgical Nursing, December 2012

Venous leg ulcers are a chronic, long-term problem that impacts an individual's financial well-being and quality of life. This column discusses the pathophysiology of venous insufficiency and ulcerations, presentation, diagnosis, and current treatment.



Evidence-Based Practice Briefs: Is Lasix After a Blood Transfusion Necessary?
Advances in Neonatal Care, December 2012

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the tubules of the kidneys. The aim of this column was to evaluate the evidence for administering furosemide after a blood transfusion in premature infants.



  FROM LIPPINCOTT’S EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE NETWORK

A new CE has been added to the JBI Best Practice collection: Caregiver Burden of Terminally Ill Adults in the Home Setting.

Change can be difficult, but as nurses it is our responsibility to our patients and our profession to develop and implement activities that promote evidence-based practice. Read about Using a journal club to increase EBP knowledge and implementation in the latest post on Show Me The Evidence.


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