CE: Original Research Understanding the Hospital Experience of Older Adults with Hearing Impairment Funk, Amy; Garcia, Christina; Mullen, Tiara Funk, Amy; Garcia, Christina; Mullen, Tiara Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(6):28-34, June 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Older hospitalized adults with hearing impairment are at risk for being labeled confused, experiencing a loss of control, feeling heightened fear and anxiety, and misunderstanding the plan of care. This qualitative study sought to assess the hospital experience of hearing-impaired patients in order to formulate suggestions for improving nursing care. Go to Full Text of this Article
CE: Understanding the Nurse's Role in Managing Gaucher Disease Vucko, Erika R. Vucko, Erika R. Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(6):36-42, June 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The author reviews the epidemiology and pathophysiology of Gaucher disease—an inherited metabolic condition that can affect the spleen, liver, bone, bone marrow, and central nervous system—and discusses recent advances in screening, diagnosis, and management. Go to Full Text of this Article
The Benefits of Implementing an Early Mobility Protocol in Postoperative Neurosurgical Spine Patients Rupich, Kristin; Missimer, Emily; O'Brien, David; More Rupich, Kristin; Missimer, Emily; O'Brien, David; Shafer, George; Wilensky, Eileen Maloney; Pierce, John T.; Kerr, Marie; Kallan, Michael J.; Dolce, Dana; Welch, William C. Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(6):46-53, June 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: The authors present their quality improvement initiative to establish an NP-led early mobility protocol aimed at reducing uncomplicated postsurgical spine patients' length of hospital stay and eliminating the variability of postsurgical care.
Getting and Giving Report Anderson, Amanda Anderson, Amanda Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(6):56-60, June 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: AJN's column for new nurses describes strategies they can use and specific steps they can take to master successful handoff.
Legal Issues in Dismissing Unvaccinated Patients Brous, Edie Brous, Edie Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(6):64-66, June 2018. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract:
