Headlines in Health – Just for Nurses
Having a hard time staying up on the latest nursing news? Whether it’s the newest H1N1 protocols, Joint Commission sentinel alerts, nursing initiatives or important career information, there is an easy way to get the news and features you need most.
Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Nurses, Empowers Women
Nov. 6, 2009 - Women need special care and attention when it comes to learning more about their own health, and when making medical choices for other family members. That’s why a number of organizations, including one affiliated with The Cleveland Clinic, concentrate their efforts on this important patient population.
Do Nurses Need Their Own Professional Liability Insurance?
Nov. 6, 2009 - Mistakes happen, even to the best clinicians, but a large number of nurses do not carry professional liability insurance. Forgoing the relatively inexpensive coverage may not be a wise decision.
Nurse-Artists: Melding Creative Arts, Medicine and Compassion
Nov. 2, 2009 - Patty Magee, RN, BA, believes that colored pencils can help heal, and combining art and nursing has been a lifelong goal.
School Nurses Juggling More Responsibilities with Fewer Resources
Oct. 16, 2009 - School nurses have a myriad of responsibilities: providing direct health care and emergency services, administering vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings, keeping the school free of allergens, teaching health education, encouraging families to enroll children in their state’s insurance program, providing leadership for health policies and programs within the district, serving as a bridge between the health and education communities, and the list goes on.
Terrorism? Hurricane? H1N1? IOM Urges Crisis Standards of Care
Oct. 16, 2009 - What changes need to be enacted in your community, and your health care facility, if faced with a public health crisis? It will take more than just an individual disaster response plan. Top health officials are urging local governments to work with the medical community to create standard protocols that can coordinate efforts and ensure the best outcomes for everyone involved.