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Continuing EducationMake your nursing care malpractice-proof | Being sued for malpractice isn’t on any nurse’s "bucket list." Understanding the elements of malpractice and the six categories of claims against nurses can help you avoid it. | FeaturesWhen it’s my time to die | Failing to make our end-of-life wishes known to others can deny us and our loved ones important choices. | FeaturesIs it Addison’s disease or Cushing syndrome? | Both of these complex endocrine disorders involve the adrenal glands and cause abnormal cortisol levels. Based on physical and laboratory findings, could you determine which one your patient has? | FeaturesBreak the bullying cycle | Commonplace in nursing, bullying jeopardizes nurse retention, staff morale, and patient safety. This article explores ways to banish bullying and create a healthier work environment. | FeaturesOur Readers RespondInside ANAEnvironment, health, & safety | Find out how to improve your odds of staying safe on the job. | Inside ANAHeadlines from the Hill | CMS has proposed major changes to the rule for Medical Conditions of Participation, which can significantly affect nursing practice. | Magnet® AwardsANCC honors clinicians with first annual Magnet® Nurse of the Year AwardsInside ANAFrom Your ANA President | President, American Nurses AssociationResearch shows that Magnet® designation makes a difference in the lives of nurses and patients | Strictly ClinicalReducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections | Infections related to urinary catheters are the most common type of healthcare-acquired infection. The author describes his pilot study of an evidence-based intervention to reduce these infections. | Strictly ClinicalSelf-extubation threatens a patient’s recovery | A disoriented patient removes his endotracheal tube and suffers severe respiratory distress. Can he be saved before it’s too late? | Strictly ClinicalAdverse drug reactions in the elderly: Can we stem the tide? | To make drug use safer in older adults, nurses must take complete medication histories, report suspected reactions to the FDA, and take a holistic view of our patients’ health status. | Practice MattersMinimize words, maximize impact with simple graphics | Capture your audience’s attention quickly by using visual images to show concepts and explain data in articles and presentations. | Practice MattersA quantum life | Quantum theory explains how you create your life through what you choose to think, then intend and, ultimately, do. | Career SphereTen tips for handling job interviews by phone | More employers are using phone interviews to screen job candidates. Discover how to make the most of this technique. | Mind Body SpiritAn encouraging word | Thanking, encouraging, and complimenting those around you can make all the difference in the world and sweeten a sour workplace. | Magnet® HighlightsHighlights from the 2011 ANCC National Magnet Conference® | View people, activities, and crafts at the Baltimore conference. | Magnet® HighlightsSchwartz Center Rounds® and Magnet®: Enhancing patient- and family-centered care | This favorable combination provides a safe
setting for caregivers to discuss difficult issues. | Magnet® HighlightsA hospital’s Magnet® redesignation drive spurs efforts to improve patient safety | Magnet appraisers’ questions increase the author’s determination to reduce patient falls. | Leading the WayDoes evidence-based nursing increase ROI? | A quality-improvement initiative quantified return on investment (ROI) from cost avoidance for five healthcare-acquired conditions. | Leading the WayMaking the transformation to a customer-service orientation | This article describes how to boost patient satisfaction and loyalty. |
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