February 2010 Vol. 5 No. 2 Archives

February 2010 Vol. 5 No. 2

Applying a systematic approach to new-product assessment

February 11, 2010

Take the spontaneity out of new-product purchases to control costs and keep patients safe.

Be a myth-buster: Stop the misconceptions about fibromyalgia

February 11, 2010

Fibromyalgia produces many symptoms but no signs, so some clinicians dismiss it as a wastebasket diagnosis. But the pain is very real, and patients with fibromyalgia need you…

Building the case for chemical policy reform

February 11, 2010

Over the past three decades, we have become increasingly aware of the impact that our environment, and chemical exposures in particular, has on our nation’s health. We know…

Different strokes for different folks

February 11, 2010

From our Editor-in-Chief We all have preferences when it comes to how we communicate, get information, and stay connected to friends, family, professional colleagues, and current events within…

Ethics for nurses in everyday practice

February 11, 2010

In recent years, most of the world’s people have celebrated their diversity: different races and languages, religions and cultures, and social mores. These differences are what make life…

Examining nurse comfort eating

February 11, 2010

Many years ago I found myself standing in the frozen food section flirting with the prospect of buying a mouth-watering strawberry cheesecake. I rationalized buying it by convincing…

From our readers….Caring for Haiti from afar

February 11, 2010

The devastation in Haiti following the earthquake caused many of us in healthcare to come to a standstill. I am heartsick watching the suffering that the people of…

From our readers…One nurse’s journey through grief: Loss of a Fort Hood family member

February 11, 2010

Special reports were on practically every news station during the afternoon of November 5th 2009; a shooting had taken place at the Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen…

From our readers…The Dance

February 11, 2010

Linda Harrington, RNC, works in Labor and Delivery at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Hills, CA. Below she comments on her experience with writing this poem: When…

Getting the message out: Older adults need oral care

February 11, 2010

Despite its link to overall health, older adults often do not get the proper oral health care they need. “Affordable, accessible preventive care, including oral health care, is…

Is nursing a profession or a job?

February 11, 2010

Click here to read Is nursing a profession or a job? from our guest blogger, Donna Cardillo, MA, RN.

Note from the Publisher

February 11, 2010

Dear Reader: Welcome to the debut issue of American Nurse Today. . .ONLINE! YOU have spoken and we are responding! Over the last 6 months, American Nurse Today…

Plan a career, not just a job

February 11, 2010

“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.…

Protect patients from I.V. infiltration

February 11, 2010

An expert explains best practices for preventing, detecting, and managing this dangerous complication of I.V. therapy.

Recognizing posttraumatic stress disorder in military veterans

February 11, 2010

More than a half million members of the military have become our newest veterans. Compared to veterans of previous conflicts, Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans as a group…

Take Note

February 11, 2010

2/11/10 Three steps to lower childhood obesity Preschool children who do one or more of the following have a lower risk for obesity, according to a study of…

The many merits of mentoring

February 11, 2010

Have you ever felt unsure about your next career step or just needed advice from a more seasoned professional? Natalie Murphy, co-author of this article, felt that way…