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Nursing2007 sponsors audio-web seminar on Luer connectors
Tune in on December 12, 2007 at 1:00 pm EST for a must-see audio-web seminar, "Misconnections between Medical Devices with Luer Connectors: Under-Recognized but Potentially Fatal Events in Clinical Practice," brought to you by the Food and Drug Administration and Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. More

LPNs honored by Cherokee Uniforms for exceptional service and sacrifice
Fawn Fitz, LPN, and Margaret Stewart, LPN, were chosen as Grand Prize Winner and Top National Winner, respectively, of the Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award. More

Internet-based point-of-care tool offers step-by-step procedures
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins announces the launch of Lippincott’s Nursing Procedures and Skills, an Internet-based point-of-care tool that offers evidence-based clinical reference and training for nurses. More

Wireless access to pediatric disease and treatment information
Unbound Medicine recently released its new Pediatric Central bundle, which offers Web, wireless, and PDA access to evidence-based information on pediatric diseases and treatment. More

IHI to host 19th annual National Forum in December
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement will host its 19th annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care from Sunday, December 9 to Wednesday, December 12 at the Orlando World Center Marriot Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. More

FDA studies acute pancreatitis in patients taking Byetta
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently reviewed 30 postmarketing reports of acute pancreatitis in patients taking exenatide (Byetta) to treat type 2 diabetes. More

NAEPP updates asthma diagnosis and management guidelines
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program has issued an update of its clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma. More

Managing hyperemesis gravidarum
By Anne M. Lamondy, RN, C, MSN
Do you have a patient in her 20th week of pregnancy who's still experiencing excessive nausea and vomiting? Click here for the ins and outs of this condition and how to help your patient to a healthy delivery.

Hypothermia: A hazard for all seasons
By Mary Patricia Day, RN, CRNA, MSN
As winter approaches, you're more likely to see patients with hypothermia. Click here for advice on how to treat them.

• 10 steps to improve patient satisfaction
  By Mark A. Zen Ruffinen, RN, CMSRN, MS
  Want to do something to improve patient satisfaction at your facility? Find out how here.

• Seizure disorders in children
  By Paula Peterson, APRN, FNC, PNP
  BONUS: PowerPoint slides, click here.
  
  
• Bone up on osteoporosis
  By Joyce Seabolt, LPN
  BONUS: PowerPoint slides, click here.

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