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Six U.S. Nurses Take Home Top Honors in 2009
Nurses spend their careers helping others, rarely reaping widespread recognition for a job well done. But the spotlight is shining on six nurses named 2009 Nursing Spectrum and NurseWeek Nursing Excellence Awards National Nurse of the Year winners. Read more »
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Daily News: Vision Loss Concerns with New Anti-Seizure Medication
Sabril (vigabatrin) oral solution was recently approved by the FDA in liquid form for the treatment of infantile spasms in children ages 1 month to 2 years. It is the first drug in the U.S. Read more »
SPECIAL COVERAGE: H1N1 Influenza News
Visit us here periodically for summaries of H1N1 flu news. Read more »
Depression in LTC Often Goes Untreated
Older adults living in long-term care face a sad state of affairs. As many as 50% of residents of LTC have depression, and only about 25% of them are identified and receive treatment, according to Neva L. Read more »
RN Organizes Husband’s Recovery Process
I pictured the progress of my husband’s illness as a gathering of dark clouds that closed off any avenue of light, clusters of heavy, tentative drops, a downpour held in suspension for months. Read more »
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Carolyn's Battle with Breast Cancer
When I think of Carolyn, I remember her smile and her courage. Hobbled by breast cancer for years, it could not suppress her spirit. I think about her especially during October-- National Breast Cancer » -
Deep Geriatrics
I just finished reading “My Mother, Your Mother: Embracing “Slow Medicine”, the Compassionate Approach to Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones” by geriatrician Dennis McCullough, MD. Although there have » -
Planning a Winning Pinning
My sister, who is just about finished with nursing school, asked me a question that stumped me. "What did you do for your pinning ceremony?" "Hm," I thought. "I have no idea!" I vaguely remember myself » - Letters to the Editor
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