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Viewpoint: The &lt;i&gt;Future of Nursing&lt;/i&gt; Report and Direct Care Nurses
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294539</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :Why the IOM report is relevant for all nurses. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:12 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Michael Bleich PhD, RN, FAAN</br>
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Letters: Relief for Africa
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294542</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing 
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:13        -13         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Yolanda Ogbolu PhD, RN, CRNP-Neonatal</br>
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Letters: Flu Shots
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294544</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing 
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:13        -13         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:20:54 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Amanda Schweng BSN, RN</br>
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Letters: Take a Stand
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294547</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing 
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:13        -13         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:20:47 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Carolina Lopes RN</br>
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Letters: Suicidal Pediatric Patients
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294550</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing 
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:13        -13         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:21:07 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Danielle Garthwaite </br>
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In the News: Nurses, UMDNJ, Settle Lawsuit Regarding Moral Objections to Assisting at Abortions
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294553</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :Hospital attorneys had disputed the claim, saying reasonable accommodations were offered. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:15        -16         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:18:59 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Gail Pfeifer MA, RN, news director</br>
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In the News: Outcomes Better in Magnet than in Non-Magnet Hospitals? Not So Fast
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294556</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :An earlier model of Magnet care focused on nurses&amp;#700; work environment, not outcomes. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:16        -17         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:05 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Carol Potera </br>
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NewsCAP:  Newly listed signs may help professionals and the public better recognize children's mental health needs
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294560</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing 
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:44 EST</pubDate>
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In the News: Teamwork in the Digital Age
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294561</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :Report shows that telemedicine improves outcomes in the ICU. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:17        -18         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:51 EST</pubDate>
<author>
<br>Laura Wallis </br>
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In the News: Home Nursing Visits Benefit Mothers and Newborns
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294565</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :And breastfeeding, parents&amp;#700; confidence in newborn care improve. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:18        -18         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:18:53 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Carol Potera </br>
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NewsCAP:  Suboptimal RN staffing in large for-profit nursing homes impairs quality of care
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294569</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing 
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:39 EST</pubDate>
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Drug Watch: First Combination Drug for Type 2 Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294586</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :Juvisync is the first approved fixed-dose combination drug to treat type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia.  It combines the anti-hyperglycemic drug sitagliptin (Januvia) with the antilipid drug simvastatin (Zocor). Various dose combinations will be available. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:27        -27         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:18:47 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Diane Aschenbrenner MS, RN</br>
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Drug Watch: Erectile Dysfunction Drug Receives New Indications
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294589</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :The erectile dysfunction drug tadalafil (Cialis) has now been approved to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, whether it occurs by itself or along with erectile dysfunction. Drug interactions can occur with concurrent use of nitrates or &#225; blockers, producing hypotension.  Coa.... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:27        -28         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:18:31 EST</pubDate>
<author>
<br>Diane Aschenbrenner MS, RN</br>
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Drug Watch: FDA Review of Antismoking Aid, Varenicline, and Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294592</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :After reviewing two epidemiologic studies on the smoking cessation aid varenicline (Chantix), the Food and Drug Administration has concluded that the drug doesn&amp;#700;t pose any greater risk of serious mood and behavior changes than the use of nicotine replacement therapy. Additional information about.... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:28        -28         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:18:40 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Diane Aschenbrenner MS, RN</br>
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Original Research:  Nurses' Presenteeism and Its Effects on Self-Reported Quality of Care and Costs
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294597</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :ConclusionMore attention must be paid to the health of the nursing workforce to positively influence the quality of patient care and patient safety and to control costs. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:30        -38         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:34 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Susan Letvak PhD</br>
<br>Christopher Ruhm PhD</br>
<br>Sat Gupta PhD</br>
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Bedside Assessment of Enteral Tube Placement:  Aligning Practice with Evidence
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294630</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :OVERVIEWSince the flexible Levin tube was introduced in 1921, enteral feeding has become ubiquitous.  From the out-set, nurses have been responsible for confirming the correct placement of enteral feeding tubes prior to their use for alimentation or medication administration, but current nursing prac.... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:40        -46         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:18:12 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Shellie Simons PhD, RN</br>
<br>Lisa Abdallah PhD, RN, CNE</br>
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Mental Health Matters: When Caring for the Body Isn't Enough
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294655</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :Know what to do when patients experience emotional problems. Editor&amp;#700;s note: This new column on mental health issues, which will appear several times a year, provides useful information, sound advice, and evidence-based suggestions on this topic for nurses in all fields. .... </br>
<br>Article Price :$7. 95  </br>
<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:50        -51         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:20:16 EST</pubDate>
<author>
<br>Donna Sabella PhD, RN</br>
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Disaster Care:  National Disaster Medical System
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294663</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :Providing disaster care of national significance. .... </br>
<br>Article Price :$7. 95  </br>
<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:58        -63         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:18:22 EST</pubDate>
<author>
<br>John Murray PhD, RN, CPNP, CS, FAAN</br>
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Journal Watch: Advanced Directives Lower End-Of-Life Medicare Spending
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294675</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :According to this study:In regions with high end-of-life medical expenses, treatment-limiting advanced directives can reduce Medicare spending and in-hospital deaths and increase hospice use. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:53        -53         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:20:02 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Andrea Kayyali MSN, RN</br>
<br>Karen Rosenberg </br>
<br>Subhashni Singh Joy </br>
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Journal Watch: Training Increases Clinicians' Care of Abused Women
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294685</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :According to this study:Training clinicians to recognize women being abused results in increased referrals and support. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:53        -53         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:20:41 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Andrea Kayyali MSN, RN</br>
<br>Karen Rosenberg </br>
<br>Subhashni Singh Joy </br>
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Journal Watch: Formula Sample Pack Distribution at Hospitals Decreasing
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294695</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :According to this study:The much-criticized practice of providing new mothers with industry-supplied formula sample packs decreased from 2007 to 2010. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:53        -54         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:20:23 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Andrea Kayyali MSN, RN</br>
<br>Karen Rosenberg </br>
<br>Subhashni Singh Joy </br>
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Journal Watch: Cancer Risk after Organ Transplantation
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294705</link>
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AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :According to this study:Recipients of solid-organ transplants have twice the risk of cancer than is seen in the general population. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:54        -54         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:20:09 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Andrea Kayyali MSN, RN</br>
<br>Karen Rosenberg </br>
<br>Subhashni Singh Joy </br>
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Journal Watch: Sexual Orientation May Affect Well-Being of Students
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294715</link>
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AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :According to this study:A survey of middle and high school students indicates that straight students may have a lower risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts, victimization, and truancy than those of other sexual orientations. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:54        -54         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:20:30 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Andrea Kayyali MSN, RN</br>
<br>Karen Rosenberg </br>
<br>Subhashni Singh Joy </br>
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Safety Monitor: Preventing Maternal and Neonatal Harm During Vacuum-Assisted Vaginal Delivery
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294725</link>
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AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :Nursing assessment and interventions can make all the difference. The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System is a confidential, statewide Internet reporting system to which all Pennsylvania hospitals, outpatient-surgery facilities, and birthing centers, as well as some abortion facilities, must.... </br>
<br>Article Price :$3. 95  </br>
<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:65        -69         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:18 EST</pubDate>
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<br>Cynthia Lacker MS, RN</br>
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Reflections: A Face in a Village
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<link>http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1294739</link>
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Journal Title: 
AJN, American Journal of Nursing <br>Abstract :An encounter with a nurse in Africa proves hard to forget. .... </br>
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<br>Issue pub date:February 2012 </br>
<br>Volume:112       
Number:2                                                                                                    </br>
<br>Pages:72        -72         </br>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:19:24 EST</pubDate>
<author>
<br>Susi Wyss MPH, MA</br>
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