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Keeping up-to-date with diabetes care and education

Funnell, Martha M.; Freehill, Karein

The American Diabetes Association publishes standards of care that are updated annually by a panel of experts. This article describes evidence-based approaches to care and education for adults with diabetes and highlights revisions in the 2018 Standards of Care that are relevant to nurses and patients with type 2 diabetes.

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New Drugs 2018, part 3

Hussar, Daniel A.

Learn about select drugs recently approved by the FDA, including 3 new antibacterial drugs, 14 antineoplastic drugs, and 4 drugs indicated for rare disorders.

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Evaluating competence and confidence using simulation technology

Kiernan, Llynne C.

To examine the role of simulation training in educating nurses and reducing clinical errors, the author describes a research project designed to determine the effectiveness of deliberate practice and simulation technology.

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Radiofrequency ablation-induced esophageal perforation

Mitchell-Brown, Fay; McPherrin, Mandy

Explore the pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, and nursing care for patients who develop an esophageal perforation following this common treatment for drug-refractory symptomatic atrial fibrillation.

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Advancing the profession: The clinical nurse educator

Brennan, Jean; Olson, Evelyn Louise

Emphasizing required skills, knowledge, and education, this article describes the role of clinical nurse educators (CNEs) and the best practices CNEs can use to optimize education for nurses.

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Caleb's story

Thress, Shelly R.

One critically ill infant's surprising experience profoundly influences this nurse's perspective on supporting families through end-of-life decisions.

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