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| Infection-fighting Devices Benefit Patients and Hospitals |
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By Debra Wood, RN, contributor
 Hospital-acquired infections adversely affect patients, prolong hospital stays and cost facilities money. Recent studies indicate that in addition to following best practices for preventing infections, using devices or products impregnated with antibiotics or coated with silver may limit the risk of pathogen transmission.
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| Wellness Program Keeps Cleveland Clinic Nurses Healthy and Happy |
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By Megan M. Krischke, contributor
 The Cleveland Clinic is all about wellness—-not just the wellness of its patients, but also the wellness of its nurses. In 2006, a wellness team posed the question, "How do we improve the experience of nursing for our staff?" From that question the Nursing Wellness Program was born.
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Police Officer Finds Calling as a Nurse |
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By E'Louise Ondash, RN, contributor
After being injured in the line of duty as a police officer, Ricco Spurgeon decided it was time to change his line of work and to look for a career that was less violent. His search led him to nursing, a career that's taken him to five states and allowed him to work in many different specialties.
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| Wireless Interpretation System Improves Communication |
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By Debra Wood, RN, contributor
 With millions of Americans unable to easily converse in English--and patient care dependent on good communication--some hospitals are finding a wireless, two-way video and audio connection with a skilled medical interpreter can facilitate delivery of care.
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| Comforting a Breast Cancer Patient |
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 By Amanda Sounart, associate editor
Breast cancer patients may find themselves fearing something beyond death; they may fear losing themselves in the process of treatment. By understanding this and caring for the whole patient, and not just the disease, nurses can help breast cancer patients improve their chances for survival and their quality of life.
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