Registered Nurses and Moral Distress Robinson, Ruthie Robinson, Ruthie Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):197-202, September-October 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Critical care nurses are often faced with moral distress when caring for patients at their end of life. This article proposes the use of a model to assist nurses in these situations. Buy
Monitoring Intrathoracic Impedance in Heart Failure Patients: Implications for Inpatient Use Calabrese, Mary S.; Thompson, Elizabeth J. Calabrese, Mary S.; Thompson, Elizabeth J. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):203-210, September-October 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Monitoring of intrathoracic impedance to evaluate heart failure status has been used in the outpatient setting. This article discusses its use and benefits in the inpatient setting. Buy
Animal-Assisted Therapy: Evaluation and Implementation of a Complementary Therapy to Improve the Psychological and Physiological Health of Critically Ill Patients DeCourcey, Mary; Russell, Anne C.; Keister, Kathy J. DeCourcey, Mary; Russell, Anne C.; Keister, Kathy J. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):211-214, September-October 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article reviews the current animal-assisted therapy evidence-based practice literature, outlines a safe and structured program, and evaluates the programs' ability to enhance critically ill patients' health. Buy
Coronary Artery Disease in Women: The Myth Still Exists, Unfortunately Miracle, Vickie A. Miracle, Vickie A. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):215-221, September-October 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This is a reprint of an article originally published by DCCN in 2006. The material is still pertinent today and does include new scenarios which occured in the past few months to show that the myth does still exist. Buy
Adaptation Challenges Facing Internationally Educated Nurses: Erratum Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):210, September-October 2010. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Letter to the Editor Trottier, Jason Trottier, Jason Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):237, September-October 2010. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
DCCN on the Web Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):241, September-October 2010. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Coming in the November/December 2010 Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):252, September-October 2010. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Information for Critical Care Nurses Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):247-250, September-October 2010. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Plagiarism Again Miracle, Vickie A. Miracle, Vickie A. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):151-152, September-October 2010. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Innovative Solutions: Sample Financial Management Business Plan: Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit Villanueva-Baldonado, Analiza; Barrett-Sheridan, Shirley E. Villanueva-Baldonado, Analiza; Barrett-Sheridan, Shirley E. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):222-229, September-October 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes one institution's business plan to include a service increase in the patient population requiring critical care while being cost-effective. Buy
Life-Support Technology and the Dying Experience: Implications for Critical-Care Nursing Practice Browning, Annette M. Browning, Annette M. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):230-237, September-October 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes one institution's business plan to include a service increase in the patient population requiring critical care while being cost-effective. Buy
Nurturing Nursing Students During Intensive Care Unit Clinical Practicum Goldin, Marlienne; Kautz, Donald D. Goldin, Marlienne; Kautz, Donald D. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):238-240, September-October 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes how staff transformed a neurosurgical intensive care unit and was able to nurture nursing students in an effort to recruit nurses. Buy
Book Review Redick, Ellen Redick, Ellen Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):241, September-October 2010. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Vulnerable Populations in Research Miracle, Vickie A. Miracle, Vickie A. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):242-245, September-October 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This brief article reviews how vulnerable populations (children, pregnant women, prisoners, etc) should be ethically treated when involved in clinical research studies. Buy
Pediatric Research Abstracts Lindsay, Judith Lindsay, Judith Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 29(5):246, September-October 2010. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Abstracts of recent research studies relevant to pediatric critical care nursing. Buy