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2010 Featured Stories
August 2010
Spotlight on World Breastfeeding Week: Promoting Best Nutrition for Infants
July 2010
Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale: Is Your Patient in the Zzzzone?
Hospital Acquired Infections: The Nurse's Role in Prevention
June 2010
Be Cool in the Shade & Save Your Skin
Pressure Ulcers: Who’s At Risk?
May 2010
Organ Donation: The Gift of Life or Death?
What’s the Hype About HITECH?
April 2010
Americans and C-sections: Why Are We So Eager to Snip?
March 2010
The Sticky on Medication Patches
Inducing a State of Profound Unconsciousness
Spanish for You: Bridging the Language Gap in Healthcare
February 2010
Please Don’t Leave Me: How to Deal with Separation Anxiety
January 2010
Patient Safety Indicators: A Measurement of Care
Looking Back on H1N1 in 2009
2009 Featured Stories
December 2009
How to Beat the Holiday Blues
Is it the Common Cold, Seasonal Influenza or H1N1 Infection?
Will Congress Push Through Healthcare Reforms This Year?
November 2009
The Color of Safety: Color-Coded Wristbands
October 2009
Getting the Flu Vaccines? Potential Employers Want to Know!
Pink October: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 2009
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Injection To Prevent Infection
August 2009
Nurse-as-Inventor: Could That Be You?
Look Before You Crush!
July 2009
Caffeine Prevents Parkinson’s Disease
Personal Communication at Work: Avoid Unprofessional Behavior!
June 2009
Topamax for Migraine Relief
Spreading the Triple Aim
May 2009
Let’s Be Prepared: Resources to Review
H1N1 Flu Overview
April 2009
Antidepressants & Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
Ignition Interlock Devices: Decreasing Alcohol-related Deaths
Litigation In Labor
March 2009
Prevention of Sharps Injuries in the OR
Anticoagulant Safety Strategies
Decreasing Disruptions Reduces Medication Errors
February 2009
Nasty Scrubs Pose a Health Hazard
Salmonella Season Strikes Again
January 2009
Nurses Create Task Force to Decrease Pressure Ulcers
What’s Your Blood IQ?
Digitalis Toxicity in the Neonate
2008 Featured Stories
December 2008
Health and Hand Washing Go Hand In Hand!
Battling Anemia: The Dangers of EPO
November 2008
RSV: What is it?
American Diabetes Month 2008
October 2008
Surviving the Storm: Watch for Signs of PTSD
Breast Cancer Survivors Join the “Two Sister Study”
September 2008
Keeping It Real: Providing Comfort and Support
Microscopic Menace: Battling Mold
August 2008
Nocturnal Nightmare or New Lease on Life?
July 2008
Diabetes: An Insidious Increase
Beware the Elliptical Eye
June 2008
Tics: An Important Diagnostic Tool?
New Hope for Diabetics: Islet Transplants
May 2008
Health Literacy and Patient Safety
Staying Healthy: Keep an Eye on Your BP
April 2008
Child Abuse Recognition - Test Yourself!
Pushing Hard and Fast!
Dry Cough: Symptom or Side Effect?
March 2008
Cultural Competence
Learn More about Glucose Monitoring with RN.com’s First (Free!) Webinar
February 2008
Gain Valuable Experience as a Travel Nurse
Identifying Marfan Syndrome
January 2008
Nurses Take Action to Improve Babies’ and Moms’ Health
Cultural Competence in Diabetes Care
Having it all as a Travel Nurse
2007 Featured Stories
December 2007
Important Information for RN.com Corporate Education Members
Low Wages Contribute to Faculty Shortage
Travel Nurse Continues to Build Strong Clinical Foundation
November 2007
RN Builds Clinical Experience with Travel Nursing
Nurse Recognized for International Humanitarian Work
October 2007
RN Strives to Reduce Medical Errors with Patient Participation
Nurse Provides a Special Kind of Care to the Homeless
September 2007
Wound Nurse is Lauded for her Research
Cancer-surviving Nurse Develops Meditation Program
August 2007
Nurse Turns to TV to Educate About Lifestyle Changes
End-of-Life Wishes Not Expressed; How Nurses Can Help
June 2007
Nurses Benefit from Cardiovascular Residency
Travel Nursing: a Great Way to Quickly Build Clinical Skills
Operation Smile Takes Aid to Others
Nurses No Longer Working in the Dark, Thanks to Night Shift Committee
May 2007
Nursing Intervention Shortens NICU Length of Stay
Consumer Reports Study Shows Docs’ Perceptions Different from Patients’
March 2007
Campaign Aims to Decrease Premature Births
Code of Silence Becoming Less So in the Name of Safety
Managing Extravasation
Salmonella Season
Some Nurses Are Convinced Mystery Disease Is Real
RSV Can also Infect Adults
Major Teaching Hospital Switches to Team Nursing
SCIP: Improving Surgical Outcomes
February 2007
Hospital Develops Its Own Clinical Nurse Specialists
Determining When to Use Opiate and Benzodiazepine Reversal Agents
Teaching Patients about Lovenox
January 2007
Music: An International Healing Tool
Nurses Go Online to Provide Cancer Care
Three Gutsy Nurses Tackle the Trapeze with Ease
Hospitals Find Harp Music Soothes Patients and Nurses
Virtual Clinical Instruction Merges Hospital and Classroom via Video
Simple ICU Interventions Improve Patient Safety
Hospital System Tracks Beds, Patients and Equipment
Nurses May Help Relieve Pain, But Continually Suffer from It, Too
Helping Your Patients Achieve A Healthy Weight
Nursing Intervention Shortens NICU Length of Stay
2006 Featured Stories
December 2006
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Coming Soon to an ED Near You
Exposing Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Strategies for Implementing the Latest ACLS Guidelines
Texas Nursing School Tackles Childhood Obesity
PACE’s Team Approach Keeps Elders Independent Longer
Parish Nurses Faithfully Provide Care
On-screen Disease Diagnoses
Research Honor Program Piques Undergrad Interest
Influenza Vaccines: Fact or Fiction?
November 2006
Oral Care Helps Prevent Pneumonia
Educating Patients for Pharmaceutical Companies
Nurse Ombudsman Serves as a Guide through the Health Care Maze
Native Americans are Combating Diabetes with Education and Exercise
Wound Centers Provide Focused Diabetic Care
Endoscopy Finally Gets a Home
Nurse Combines Prevention Outreach with Hands-on Stroke Care
STEMI Centers: The Next Step in Care of the MI Patient
OR Nurses Receive Robotic Training
October 2006
DO IT F.A.S.T.—Acronym for Rapid Recognition of Stroke Symptoms
Treating Otitis Media with a W.A.S.P.
Welcome Home Ministries Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Nurses Put Careers on the ‘Line’ for Patients
Sister Study Helps in Breast Cancer Fight
Psychiatric Nurses: Responding to Danger Part of the Job
Simulated NICU Allows 3D Training to Care for the Littlest Patients
September 2006
Grapefruit Juice and Patient Medication: A Potentially Deadly Combination
Nurses ID Benefits of Health IT
Speaking Your Patient’s Language: A Speedy Guide to Spanish for Nurses
The Good, the Bad and the Skinny on Cholesterol
Online System Streamlines Magnet Data Collection Process
August 2006
Mass Casualty Drill Highlights High-Tech Tools
Technology Trend: The Rise of RFID
Virtual Experience Mimics Heart Failure Symptoms
What’s Developing in Staff Development?
July 2006
Massage Technique Helps Relax Patients
Nurse Helps Hone Florida Emergency Clinicians’ Skills
Breast Cancer Survivors Ride Dragon Boat Wave
Dining in Hospitals—Hotel Style
‘Most Wired’ Hospitals Assist Consumers with Connected Care
Study Shows Contaminated Keyboards and How to Clean Them
Tracking Disease in the Emergency Department
June 2006
Hospital Chains Prepare CNOs
California Nurses Welcome Every Baby Home
AACN’s New President is a Spokesperson for the Profession
The Battle of the Body Clock: Nursing on the Night Shift
Fighter Pilot Program Aids in Nurse Retention
Programs Provide Help, Hope for Nurses with Addictions
Nursing Schools Develop Innovative Minority Programs
May 2006
Workplace Safety: Living with Latex Allergies
Airborne Risks Plague Nurses’ Welfare
Nurse Opens Clinic on Martha’s Vineyard
Making Wishes Come True for Terminally Ill Adults
Coping Kits Comfort Children in the Emergency Department
Wireless ECG Transmission Links EMTs to Cardiac Teams, Cutting Time, Saving Lives
FOUR Score Aids in Assessing Neurological Status
National Organization Proposes Changes to CNS Status
Disabled Dog Inspires Rehab Patients
Nurse Enjoys Life Beyond the Hospital
S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Delivers Huge Benefits to Sick Newborns
Nurses Week 2006 Honors Nurses' Strength, Commitment and Compassion
T.C. Heintzman: Compassionate Caretaker, Impassioned Musician
April 2006
Emotional Buttons
Tulane University Hospital Reopens
School Nurses Focus on Preventive Care
March 2006
Continuing Education Requirements – New in North Carolina
Simulated Hospitals Help Students Learn the Real Thing
Researchers Develop New Tool to Gauge Patient Literacy
February 2006
RN First Assistants Fill Key Role in OR
Nursing Schools Pilot Safe Patient-Handling Curriculum
January 2006
Book Provides Needed Insight to ‘Culture and Clinical Care’
2005 Featured Stories
December 2005
Retired Nurse Celebrates the Season of Giving
Volunteers Ease Nursing Shortage
Nurses Bring Holiday Cheer to the NICU
Watching for and Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
Yale-New Haven Hospital Offers Free E-mail to New Mothers, Mothers-to-Be
November 2005
Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise
Diabetes Lay Educator Program Provides Health Care Assistance for Migrant Workers
Virtual Experience Soothes Young Radiology Patients
Nurses Help Put Out the Smoke—Tobacco Smoke, That Is
October 2005
As Flu Season Approaches, Fears Arise
Positive Outlook Prevails for Nurse with MS
Talking Pill Bottles Let Medications Speak for Themselves
September 2005
Human Factors Engineers Can Improve Patient Safety
New Color-Coded Uniforms Improve Patient Satisfaction
August 2005
Southern California Hospital Offers Concierge Services to its Staff
School-Based Centers Open Doors to Children’s Health
RNs Strengthen Nursing Education in Vietnam Through Friendship Bridge
July 2005
Innovative Hospital Programs Benefit Nurses
Recruitment and Retention Program Reaches out to Diverse Nursing Students
Web Site Lets Nurses Mentor Young People Online
Nurses Come to Shark Victims’ Aid
Nursing Camps Promote the Profession
Be Prepared: How to React in the Event of an Emergency
June 2005
Nurse Chronicles Pet Hospice Experience
Safety Stars Program Inspires Patient Safety Initiatives
Nurses Aim to Improve Iraqi Health Care
May 2005
Two More Hospitals Receive Magnet Designation
Nurses for Newborns Gives Children a Healthy Start in Life
Nurse Empowers Patients to “Take Charge” of Their Health Care
Nurse Commutes an Hour to Work, But Says 'It’s Worth the Trip'
Surviving Night Shift No Light Task
Nurses Enlighten Lawmakers
Nurse’s Book Speaks Volumes on Communication
April 2005
University Promotes Online Education for Rural Nurses
Florida Recruiters Sponsor Faculty Shadowing Day
Nurse Makes ‘File of Life’ Program Her Mission
Arizona Nurse Proudly Shows the Reality of Working in Health Care
Baylor Plants Flags in Potholes to Improve Patient Safety
March 2005
14 HOURS: A Tale of Nurses’ Heroism
From the Hospital to the Health Club: Nurses Take the Lead in the Fitness Industry
Hospital Renovations Cater to Aging Nurse Workforce
Nurses Provide Nutritional Education to Patients
When Emotions Escalate: How to Handle Angry Patients
Re-Entry Programs Help Nurses Return to the Profession
February 2005
How to Make Your Team Work Together
Black History Month: Celebrating African American Nurses’ Efforts
Nurses Embrace Cleveland Clinic’s Nursing Research Plan
American Heart Month: Take Heart This February
January 2005
Your Feet: Handle With Care
High Touch from a High-Tech Solution
Play Hospital Takes the Fear Away
Disabled Nurses: Disclosure and Safe Practice
Night-Shift Nurses See the Light
2004 Featured Stories
December 2004
Transcultural Nursing: Providing Cultural Care for the Elderly
Succeeding at Crucial Confrontations: You Can!
‘Frazzled? Fried…Finished?’ New Book Helps Nurses Find Balance
New Design Gives More Comfort—And Coverage—to Patient Gowns
November 2004
It's All About Living: Spotlight on Hospice Nursing
Facing an Evolving Health Care Environment: Spotlight on Diabetes Educators
November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
"Pivotal Moments in Nursing" Chronicles Nurse Leaders
October 2004
It Begins with an RN: AACN Executive Director Profiled
Postpartum Home Nurse Visits Improve Infant Health, Study Says
Breast Cancer Presents Different Issues for Younger Women
Nurses Make Pets Part of Healing
Breast Cancer Research to Improve Odds and Lives
September 2004
Nurses Volunteer to Conquer Breast Cancer
Nurses Cycle Cross-Country on the Tour of Hope
Delivering Family-Centered Critical Care
Nurses Develop Tools for Handling Crucial Conversations
Spotlight on Long-Term Care Nursing
August 2004
Is a Doctorate in Your Future?
Wound Care Nursing: Bringing Experience and Technology to Healing
Evidence-Based Hospital Design Gaining Favor
July 2004
It Begins with an RN: Home Instead
Innovative Program Introduces High School Students to Nursing
Family Centered Work Environments Help Nurses Thrive
Nurses Reflect 25 Years After Nursing School Graduation
Benefit from Your Travel Experience: Cash In On the Perks
June 2004
Father Ed Blends Faith and Healing
Community Clinics: Working at the Heart of Nursing
It Begins with an RN: Nursing Skills Come Into Play for Equipment Specialist
Spotlight on Nurse Sleep Specialists
New IV System May Help Reduce Medical Errors
It Begins with an RN: From Small-town Girl to V.P. of Operations
Wound-Ostomy Nurses Fostering Independence
Specialized Nursing Care Improves Outcomes
May 2004
Code Green: Lessons for Nurses
May 18 Marks HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
It Begins with an RN: Change Artist
Spotlight on Nurse Midwives
Nurses Take Technology into Their Own Hands
Health Literacy: A Common, But Little Known Problem
April 2004
New Board on Disparities in Health Care Announced
Nurses Write the Book on What Patients Should Ask Doctors
Aetna Designs Initiatives to Reduce Disparities in Health Care
It Begins with an RN: Nurse Takes Lead for Health Care Without Harm
HIPAA Security Rule: The Next Phase of Medical Privacy Laws
Occupational Health Nurses Create Safer Workplaces
Spotlight on Nephrology Nursing
March 2004
Technology Solutions are Helping to Improve Medication Safety
Improving Nursing Care for Patients in Isolation
Spotlight on Perioperative Nursing
Spotlight on Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Pain Management: Nurses Providing Comfort, Relief
February 2004
It Begins with an RN: Nurse Teaches Others to Take a Holistic Approach to Health and Healing
Nursing Informatics: Improving Patient Safety with Technology
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Workplace Violence
It Begins with an RN: Cosmetic Nurse Specialists
Nurse Writes the Book on Terrorism Preparedness
Nurses Lead Charge for "Greener Hospitals"
Research Based Changes in Nursing Practice Improve the Profession
January 2004
Overweight Nurses Opt for Bariatric Procedures
2003 Featured Stories
December 2003
Nurse Mentors Guide New Hires Toward Retention
November 2003
Adopt-A-Nurse Program Aims to Mentor Male Nursing Students
September 2003
Managing the Generations
July 2003
Nurse Safety: Investments in Equipment, Training Help Prevent Back Injuries
Industry Responds to FDA Bar Coding Plan
June 2003
RN’s Visionary Bar Code Innovation Helps Reduce Medication Errors
January 2003
Pfizer Debuts Bar Coded Medications
2002 Featured Stories
December 2002
It Begins with an RN: Nurse Owns Surgical Consulting Business
Re-entry into Nursing: Programs Woo Former Nurses
August 2002
It Begins with an RN: Nurse 'Legal Eagle' Consults
January 2002
It Begins with an RN: Meet Susan Chewning, County Coroner
Veteran Nurse Shifts Her Attention to Aging Animals
It Begins with an RN: Three-Decade Old Job Choice Puts Nurse in Leading Role
2001 Featured Stories
December 2001
It Begins with an RN: Nurse Builds ‘Muscle of Faith’ on Amazing Career Journey
November 2001
Bar Code Technology: Raising the "Bar" on Medication Error Reduction