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Articles
Pictures
of Health
Thanks to the contributions of thousands of dedicated nurse
participants, a revolutionary study provides a clearer understanding
of women's health
By Heather Stringer
January 10, 2001
Closer
Encounters
Nurses, patients benefit from care with a human touch
By Phil McPeck
January 7, 2001
Health
Agenda Shift
As the response to terrorism escalates and the economy falters,
a transformed legislative landscape forces nursing, health
care and patients' rights issues out of the spotlight
By
Ellen Carr
January 3, 2001
Giving
It Their Best Shot
Nurses team up to raise immunization standards for children
By Heather Stringer
December 18, 2001
A
Sharper Image
Nurses strive to garner more–and more accurate–media
coverage
By Karen Schmidt, RN
December 10, 2001
The
RN Route
With the promise of meaningful work, job security and new
opportunities, second-career nurses bring maturity, commitment
and life experience to the workplace
By Cathryn Domrose
December 6, 2001
The
Army Way
Education, leadership skills rank at the top in training military
nurses
By Phil McPeck
December 3, 2001
Generation
RN
Children, young adults focus of new efforts to recruit nursing
students
By Heather Stringer
November 29, 2001
A
Second Look
Traditional methods come under scrutiny as health care professionals
base more clinical procedures on evidence-based practice
By Cathryn Domrose
November 26, 2001
When
Duty Calls
Health care homefront prepares for greater staffing shortfall
as RN reservists in the armed forces are summoned
By Karen Schmidt, RN
November 20, 2001
Taking
Care of Their Own
College program strives to rebuild pool of American Indian
nurses prepared to practice in their communities
By Evelyn Sharenov, RN
November 19, 2001
Sudden
Impact
In times of tragedy, nurses rush to care for patients and
family around them, often neglecting the stress and anxiety
building within themselves
By Karen Schmidt, RN
November 9, 2001
On
the Frontlines
Hospitals engage in bioterrorism preparedness plans as the
country braces for the next attack
By Aaron Howard, RN
November 8, 2001
Above
and Beyond
These 'everyday heroes' routinely go the extra mile for their
patients
By Cathryn Domrose
November 7, 2001
Race
Against Time
Every minute counts for nurses who coordinate organ transplants
By Aaron Howard, RN
November 2, 2001
You
Can Go Home Again
As more re-entry nurses size up job opportunities, hospitals
look for ways to accommodate experienced RNs and to ensure
many happy returns
By Cathryn Domrose
October 30, 2001
Find
Your Niche
Membership in nursing associations offers RNs a strong professional
voice, opportunities for growth
By Phil McPeck
October 29, 2001
Growing
Pains
Faced with reimbursement and licensure restrictions, telemedicine
struggles to reach a wider audience
By Ellen Carr, RN
October 26, 2001
'China
Beach' Memoirs
Actress Dana Delany's former TV character
hit a nerve with nurses
By Eric Rasmussen
October 24, 2001
A
Way With Words
Bereavement
communication
training boosts staff support for grieving patients
By Melissa Gaskill
October 15, 2001
Ode
to Nurses
Performer uses musical influence to raise awareness about
war issues, nursing and Florence Nightingale
By Mary Hopkins McDonald
October 10, 2001
A
Fresh Tradition
Students, schools usher Nightingale pledge into a new era
of nursing
By Cathryn Domrose
October 8, 2001
Have
License, Will Travel
Amid quality and cost concerns, hospitals maintain a love-hate
relationship with registries, which allow facilities to fill
vacancies quickly and offer temporary RNs more flexibility
By Heather Stringer
October 2, 2001
The
Goalkeepers
Clinical background keeps nurse CEOs connected with patient
care, while balancing business and bedside nursing
By Phil McPeck
October 2, 2001
Numbers
Game
As parties deliberate over the perfect staffing ratio, the
wait for relief on the floor continues for California nurses
By Ron Shinkman
September 19, 2001
'It
looked like a war zone'
Health care community mobilizes in N.Y., N.J. after terrorist
attacks
By Eric Rasmussen
September 18, 2001
Shell-shocked
Again
Six years after the Oklahoma City bombing, nurses and medical
teams nationwide try to find ways to help in the aftermath
of attacks by terrorists
By Cathryn Domrose
September 17, 2001
A
Walk on the Wild Side
Building on a solid foundation of nursing skills, med/surg
RNs adapt to meet changing work environments and patient needs,
whild hospitals face difficulties keeping their ranks filled
By Cathryn Domrose
September 12, 2001
Stay
on Your Toes
Proper shoes and hosiery can help nurses avoid leg pain
By Phil McPeck
September 11, 2001
Crossing
Cultures
Russian nurses navigate the unfamiliar U.S. health care system,
finding career advantages and obstacles
By José Alaniz
September 10, 2001
Changing
Face of AIDS
As the 20-year-old epidemic presents new challenges, nurses
devise new ways to treat and educate a changing patient population
By Cathryn Domrose
September 6, 2001
Bridge
of Compassion
RNs act as a vital link between physicians and families of
terminally ill children
By José Alaniz
September 4, 2001
Cross-country
Nursing
Multistate licensure allows RNs greater flexibility but raises
cost, legal and practical questions
By Phil McPeck
August 29, 2001
Grace
Under Fire
RN uses her nursing background to cope with effects of Alzheimer's
By Heather Stringer
August 22, 2001
Movin'
On Up
RNs from all walks of nursing share the secrets of finding
job satisfaction and offer tips on how you can take your career
to new heights
By Sara Solovitch and Mary E. McDonald
August 20, 2001
The
Med Squad
Interdisciplinary team model brings well-rounded care to patients
By José Alaniz
August 14, 2001
Plugged
In
RN Network allows states to collaborate on strategies to attract
and retain nurses
By Cathryn Domrose
August 13, 2001
Task
Masters
Already stretched thin, RNs are spending more time engaged
in non-nursing roles that take them away from professional
duties
By José Alaniz
August 9, 2001
Critical
Challenge
Faced with job stress exacerbated by the shortage, specialty
nurses–particulary critical care RNs–keep their
focus
By Karen J. Coates
August 6, 2001
A
New Attitude
Alternative therapies that focus on body, mind and spirit
offer an integrative approach to treatment
By Melissa Gaskill
August 2, 2001
A
Fighting Chance
Medical advances increase the survival odds for preemies–and
raise ethical quesitons for neonatal RNs
By Heather Stringer
August 1, 2001
Unlock
Your Potential
(Last in a four-part series on nursing education)
By Phil McPeck
July 30, 2001
Safety
Net
In the wake of IOM report, hospitals implement
more rigorous precautions to prevent med
errors
By Sara Solovitch
July 26, 2001
March
Madness
Despite internal conflict and lack of funds, organizers of
the Million Nurse March press on
By Ron Shinkman
July 25, 2001
A
Taste of Tradition
Nurses share family culinary secrets in a collection of recipes
By Sara Solovitch
July 16, 2001
Dr.
Congeniality
Communication, collegiality and collaboration can improve
relationships between MDs, RNs and patients
By Sara Solovitch
July 9, 2001
Education
Evolution
(Third in a four-part series on nursing education)
Nursing educational models take a tech turn as students demand
greater flexibility
By Phil McPeck
July 9, 2001
Baby
Steps
Nurse-Midwives guide expectant mothers on a holistic journey
through pregnancy
By Heather Stringer
July 2, 2001
Big
Shoes to Fill
Second in a four-part series on nursing education
By Phil McPeck
July 2, 2001
RN
Confidential
Nurses
head for the front lines to help implement patient privacy
mandates
By Debra Levy
June 25, 2001
Houston
staffs slosh, dive into evac mode
By Scott Williams
June 25, 2001
Vision
of Hope
Nurse accompanies team of eye specialists to bring care to
Guatemalan village
By Kathleen Denny
June 18, 2001
Lessons
of Loss
Hospice nurses find peer support, counseling help them deal
with deaths of patients
By José Alaniz
June 18, 2001
Commitment
to Care
Nurses in Cuba offer a glimpse into the island republic's
health system
By Carol Canter
June 11, 2001
Trickle-Down
Effect
Global nursing shortage provokes competition and cooperation
between countries desperate for RNs
By Karen J. Coates
June 11, 2001
Academic
Sluggers
First in a four-part series on nursing education
By Phil McPeck
June 11, 2001
Military
Intelligence
RNs find nursing in the armed forces a smart career choice
as the benefits often outrank those in the civilian sector
By David Ferris
June 4, 2001
Frozen
Assets
For nurses, a solid financial future remains elusive as salaries
fail to keep up with inflation
By Heather Stringer
June 4, 2001
Duty
Calls
Nurses cope with the responsibility-and pressure-of caring
for ailing family members
By Melissa Gaskill
May 28, 2001
Healing
Touch
Practitioners of Reiki harness human energy to restore body's
balance
By Karen J. Coates
May 14, 2001
A
Few Good Men
Male nurses defy stereotypes and discrimination to find satisfaction
in a female-dominated profession
By Lisette Hilton
May 14, 2001
Bridges
Across Time
Nurses from various age groups talk about their differences
to achieve mutual understanding and improve workplace relations
By Cathryn Domrose
May 14, 2001
Eyes
Wide Open
Nurse can battle insomnia and workplace fatigue with a few
routines to help them catch some shut-eye
By Ellen Carr, MSN, RN
May 14, 2001
Picture
Imperfect
From Nurse Ratched to Hot Lips Houlihan, film/TV portrayals
of nurses often transmit a warped image of real-life RNs
By Eric Rasmussen
May 7, 2001
Road
to Recognition
National Nurses Week evolves after years of efforts to establish
formal recognition for nurses
By Heather Stringer
April 30, 2001
RN
Nation
National Nurses Week prepares to take off with festivities
and public awareness drives across the country
By Joan Kline,RN and Heather Stringer
April 30, 2001
Occupational
Hazard
Nurses are susceptible to workplace violence at the hands
of strangers and co-workers
By Anne Federwisch, OTR
April 23, 2001
Split
Decision
Nursing profession ranks low in desirability despite public's
high regard for nurses
By Scott Williams
April 16, 2001
Remote
Control
Nurses who have taken the back roads to country life talk
about the draws–and drawbacks–of working in a rural
community
By Mary Elizabeth Hopkins and Cathryn Domrose
April 16, 2001
Family
Matters
Nursing interventions connect patients' family members with
needed care
By Melissa Gaskilkl
April 16, 2001
New
Kids on the Block
Hospitals find on-site child care benefit helps attract and
retain nurses
By Toni Fitzgerald
April 9, 2001
Top-notch
Trio
Health care organizations take three spots on Fortune list
of best places to work
By Rachael Kagan
April 2, 2001
Two-way
street
Open line of communication between nurses and managers helps
maintain staff strength
By Carol Lindsay, RN
March 26, 2001
Campaign
Trailblazers
Nurses who have entered the political arena offer some insight–and
advice–on what it takes to make a run
By Cathryn Domrose
March 26, 2001
Private
Eyes
Hospital patients hire nurse sitters for personalized bedside
care and companionship
By David Ferris
March 19, 2001
East
Meets West
Traditional and alternative health practices
merge to provide patients with the best care
By Toni Fitzgerald
March 19, 2001
Clean
and Sober
Treatment programs help nurses addicted to drugs save their
licenses
By Eric Rasmussen
March 19, 2001
Prison
Break
Correctional nurses enjoy greater degree of professional freedom
behind bars
By Heather Stringer
March 12, 2001
Critical
Condition
An acute worldwide shortage of nurses is expected to become
much worse in the years ahead
By Mary Elizabeth Hopkins
March 12, 2001
Burden
of Proof
Nurses battling chronic fatigue syndrome cope with stigma
attached to misunderstood disorder
By Heather Stringer
March 5, 2001
The
Adventure Begins
Youth recruitment video promotes modern image of nursing
By Eric Rasmussen
March 5, 2001
Reel
Gem
Nurse filmmaker chronicles the history of all-African-American
hospital
By Cathryn Domrose
February 26, 2001
A
Winning Formula
Nurse researchers find scientific study and patient care a
perfect fit
By Mary Elizabeth Hopkins
February 26, 2001
To
Russia With Love
Nonprofit sends free medical services, supplies
and training to St. Petersburg hospitals
By Anne Federwisch
February 19, 2001
Heart
of the Matter
Specialties such as cardiac care feel the effects
of nursing shortage
By Melissa Gaskill
February 19, 2001
When
I Grow Up
Nurse recruiters set their sights on a younger
audience to bring the next generation into the
profession
By David Ferris
February 19, 2001
Raging
Bullies
A disturbing number of nurses face verbal abuse, mostly from
physicians, and some hospitals are taking steps to improve
relations
By Heather Stringer
February 12, 2001
Sharper
Images
Despite needlestick law, nonsafe sharps practices still go
unchecked
By Ed Frauenheim
February 12, 2001
Tender
Mercies
Nurse-run community clinic benefits San Francisco’s homeless,
students
By Cathryn Domrose
February 12, 2001
Errand
Buoys
Automated couriers free nurses from routine tasks
By Ed Frauenheim
February 5, 2001
Reading
the Signs
Nurses play pivotal role in identifying and helping victims
of domestic violence
By Melissa Gaskill
February 5, 2001
Spirit
of Generosity
Montana nurses share modern medical techniques in former Soviet
republic
By Ed Frauenheim
February 5, 2001
Smoke
Signals
California's anti-tobacco campaign sees fewer deaths by lung
and bronchial cancer
By Megan Malugani
February 5, 2001
Suffering
in Silence
California’s agricultural industry booms, but health care
of low-paid farm workers remains neglected
By Nancy Devine
January 29, 2001
Cultural
Connection
Hispanic women with breast cancer benefit from
Spanish-language support groups
By Toni Fitzgerald
January 29, 2001
One
Man's Mission
Nurse organizes shipment of surplus AIDS drugs
to African patients
By Heather Stringer
January 29, 2001
Freedom
Fighters
Innovative programs seek to keep mentally ill out
of jail and in treatment
By Ed Fraunheim
January 22, 2001
Nourishing
the Soul
Pediatric center invites patients, families to explore spiritual
aspects of care
By Melissa Gaskill
January 22, 2001
Change
of Heart
Traditional hospitals could lose nurses to luxury, specialty
centers that pay healthier salaries
By Heather Stringer
January 22, 2001
Fostering
Better Care
Funding boost for California's children's programs will add
more public health nurses, promote cooperation with social
workers
By José Alaniz
January 22, 2001
Gray
matters
Despite the challenges of aging in a demanding profession,
seasoned nurses find that experience counts
By Ed Frauenheim
January 22, 2001
Looking
Out for No.1
Nurses extol the virtues of self-care – in personal and professional
life
By Cathryn Domrose
January 8, 2001
Shape
Up Your Savings
Financial advisers help stretch your bucks, plan your fiscal
future
By Tom Gray
January 8, 2001
Breathing
Lessons
Yoga helps busy nurses find physical freedom, maximize relaxation
By Heather Stringer
January 8, 2001
Watch
Your Back
Nursing personnel can prevent workplace injuries before they
happen
By Connie Goldsmith, MPA, RN
January 8, 2001
Touched
by the Muse
Nurses reflect on the curative power of creativity
By Michelle Paolucci
January 8, 2001
Food
for Thought
Nurses dish up advice for healthy eating
By Ed Frauenheim
January 8, 2001
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