AHA update: BLS, ACLS, and PALS Craig-Brangan, Karen Jean; Day, Mary Patricia Craig-Brangan, Karen Jean; Day, Mary Patricia Less Nursing. 51(6):24-30, June 2021. Show More Show Less The American Heart Association recently updated its guidelines for advanced cardiovascular life support, basic life support, and pediatric advanced life support. This article details these changes, as well as the latest AHA recommendations for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The American Heart Association recently updated its guidelines for advanced cardiovascular life support, basic life support, and pediatric advanced life support. This article details these changes, as well as the latest AHA recommendations for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care. Go to Full Text of this Article Free CE Test
Cirrhosis: An evidence-based approach Casler, Kelly; Chaney, Amanda Casler, Kelly; Chaney, Amanda Less Nursing. 51(2):24-34, February 2021. Show More Show Less In a review of best-practice strategies for managing cirrhosis, the authors discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and complications of this common chronic disease with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: In a review of best-practice strategies for managing cirrhosis, the authors discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and complications of this common chronic disease with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice. Go to Full Text of this Article Free CE Test
The HIPAA Privacy Rule, COVID-19, and nurses' privacy rights Oyeleye, Omobola Awosika Oyeleye, Omobola Awosika Less Nursing. 51(2):11-14, February 2021. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Mental health in nursing: A student's perspective Halsted, Candis; Hart, Virginia T. Halsted, Candis; Hart, Virginia T. Less Nursing. 51(1):52-55, January 2021. Show More Show Less Inspired by one author's personal experiences, this article explores mental health issues many nurses confront today. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Inspired by one author's personal experiences, this article explores mental health issues many nurses confront today. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Coping with moral distress during COVID-19 Godshall, Maryann Godshall, Maryann Less Nursing. 51(2):55-58, February 2021. Show More Show Less Learn why nurses are experiencing various forms of moral distress during the pandemic and what coping strategies they can employ to mitigate emotional pain. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Learn why nurses are experiencing various forms of moral distress during the pandemic and what coping strategies they can employ to mitigate emotional pain. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Preparing for the new nursing licensure exam: The next-generation NCLEX Ignatavicius, Donna D. Ignatavicius, Donna D. Less Nursing. 51(5):34-41, May 2021. Show More Show Less The National Council of State Boards of Nursing is changing its licensure exam to focus on a clinical judgment model. This article describes the current National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX), the shift in focus from the nursing process to clinical judgment, and the intended emphasis of the next-generation NCLEX. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing is changing its licensure exam to focus on a clinical judgment model. This article describes the current National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX), the shift in focus from the nursing process to clinical judgment, and the intended emphasis of the next-generation NCLEX. Go to Full Text of this Article Free CE Test
Cannabis dabbing: An emerging trend Mullins, Mary Frances Mullins, Mary Frances Less Nursing. 51(5):46-50, May 2021. Show More Show Less Cannabis dabbing is the recreational use of extremely concentrated tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychotropic cannabinoid derived from the marijuana plant. In this article, the author details the significant health and legal risks associated with dabbing and discusses how nurses can educate patients. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Cannabis dabbing is the recreational use of extremely concentrated tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychotropic cannabinoid derived from the marijuana plant. In this article, the author details the significant health and legal risks associated with dabbing and discusses how nurses can educate patients. Go to Full Text of this Article Open
Caring for critically ill patients with COVID-19 Leaton, Mary Beth; Ospina, Kristin Leaton, Mary Beth; Ospina, Kristin Less Nursing. 51(4):24-31, April 2021. Show More Show Less Learn how one medical facility incorporated key clinical principles to manage the first surge of patients with COVID-19. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Learn how one medical facility incorporated key clinical principles to manage the first surge of patients with COVID-19. Go to Full Text of this Article Free CE Test
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: What nurses need to know Pruitt, Bill Pruitt, Bill Less Nursing. 51(1):22-29, January 2021. Show More Show Less This article discusses restrictive lung diseases that fall under the general category of interstitial lung disease with a focus on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis—a progressive, fatal disease of unknown origin characterized by interstitial pneumonia, dyspnea, and decreasing pulmonary function. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This article discusses restrictive lung diseases that fall under the general category of interstitial lung disease with a focus on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis—a progressive, fatal disease of unknown origin characterized by interstitial pneumonia, dyspnea, and decreasing pulmonary function. Go to Full Text of this Article Free CE Test
Nasal cannula or high-flow oxygen for patients with COPD in acute respiratory distress? Tasota, Frederick J.; Kress, Terri L.; Conlin, Tiffany L.; More Tasota, Frederick J.; Kress, Terri L.; Conlin, Tiffany L.; Scarmack, Natalie M. Less Nursing. 51(5):52-57, May 2021. Show More Show Less The authors address a common nursing misconception regarding the administration of high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask instead of low-flow oxygen via nasal cannula in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who are in acute respiratory distress. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The authors address a common nursing misconception regarding the administration of high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask instead of low-flow oxygen via nasal cannula in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who are in acute respiratory distress. Buy
