Nursing management
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The degree of support an organization shows during periods of restructuring and downsizing greatly impacts staff stress levels and work environment perception.
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Use the latest in vascular access products to comply with the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.
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Learn the pulmonary complications of immobility in the critically ill, which are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
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Conscious sedation is becoming more prevalent for patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Learn how to revise your conscious sedation guidelines to provide a consistent standard of care for all units--including clinical, environmental, and staff-related requirements.
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Nurse managers face many issues that concern withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining therapy in acute care. The author offers a framework for clinical decision making, an overview of the legal and ethical principles involved, and strategies to enrich communication between patients, families, and the health care team.