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Friday, March 11, 2011

Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA's National Campaign to Solve the Nurse Staffing Crisis

Nurses everywhere rank staffing as their biggest problem. Research shows it is a problem – for patients: Insufficient nurse staffing is linked with poorer patient outcomes, lengthened hospital stays and increased chance of patient death.

ANA’s Solution to Staffing

ANA advocates solving the problem by requiring hospitals to set nurse staffing plans for each hospital unit based on changing conditions:

Patient acuity (severity of illness)

Patient numbers

Nurse skills and experience

Support staff

Technology

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

6 Things Male Nurses Should Know to Survive - Nursing Link

How does a man survive in a woman’s world? Here are some down-and-dirty survival tips that every ‘male nurse’ needs to know in order to survive in the wilderness of women.

Learn the ways of the Venutians

Men are truly from Mars, and yes Women are from Venus. We live on two different worlds, but we do occupy the same solar system. We speak different languages (spoken and bodily language). Social habits are on opposite ends of the pole. And we of course can’t agree on much other than the fact we are different. But, I guarantee you can all find commonality -which is being a nurse.

Never, ever, ever under any circumstances be that ‘typical’ man

OK guys. We have all heard the stereotype stories. Learn to not be THAT guy while at work. Even if you are, or can be, don’t be that guy at work of all places. If you’re not sure look around you? Are you always left high and dry? Little to no teamwork from the team? Always eating your meals alone? (hmm.. You might need to re-evaluate). If all else fails, simply ask a Venutian, they love to tell it like it is.

Learn to love the color pink (oh.. and candles too)

I’m not sure why, it just is. Never question, just assimilate – it’s safer that way.

Emotions are not what they seem

Crying is a form of trickery. Just because someone smiles and laughs at your jokes, does not mean they like you. When you hear them whispering, be sure to never look them in the eye. On the playground, guys will punch you in the face if they don’t like you, or have a dispute. After the punch, and the dust settles respect is exchanged and then call it even. In the wilderness women will find a way to extend their torture and mayhem over months at a time, redirecting their havoc to everything that affects you and then never fully admit their angst. Be careful, be very careful.

Being invisible is a good thing

Hypothetically speaking of course. When you become invisible, you are no longer viewed as the ‘male nurse’ or the ‘guy’ they work with. Now you’re just a fellow co-worker, or colleague. Camouflage is your best defense.

Always put the toilet seat down!

In most cases you are usually one of the few men working that shift, so when the seat is left up, the blame game gets REAL easy. Oh yeah, and if you fail to even move the seat during your ‘visit’, you better leave things in the same condition you found them. (Do I really need to explain the dribble effect??) Don’t ever let an angry wet-bottomed women corner you – you will not survive.

Disclaimer: Yes, once again this is all in fun. Anyone who is a ‘male nurse’ or works with them can take some humor from this post. In the end we are all part of the same awesome team. Gender is never an issue, until you make it an issue. All in fun…

Next: The Role of Men in Nursing Today >>

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Fewer refills of the Pill, fewer pregnancies - Health - Pregnancy - msnbc.com

Letting women have a year's supply of birth control pills might help prevent more unwanted pregnancies, a new study suggests.

Right now, private and public insurance plans in the U.S. generally limit how many months' worth of birth control pills can be prescribed at once.

But researchers found that lower-income California women who got a year's supply of the Pill had fewer unplanned pregnancies than women who got only enough packages for one or three months at a time.

For every 1,000 women who participated in the study, 10 in the longer-supply group became pregnant within a year, compared to 30 of those who could only get prescriptions for shorter supplies.

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What to Do During a Heart Attack | Heart Attack Information for Women

Heart Attack Action Plan

Call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care.

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Women who call their own doctor before calling 9-1-1 take twice as long to get life-saving treatment.

Calling 9-1-1 is the best and fastest way to get to the hospital. When you notice heart attack symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately (within five minutes at most). If you call 9-1-1, emergency medical personnel can begin life-saving treatment right away, even before you get to the hospital. Don't drive yourself or have someone drive you unless you have no other choice.
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Heart attack patients who arrive by ambulance tend to be treated faster once they get to the hospital, and every minute counts.

If you try to drive yourself, you could get stuck in traffic or pass out and cause an accident.

Calling your own doctor before calling 9-1-1 only causes delays.

Common problems soon after a heart attack include arrhythmia (a problem with the heart's rhythm that can be caused by damage during a heart attack) and cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating). Emergency medical personnel have the equipment and training to deal with these problems and make sure you get to the hospital safely.

Talk to the 9-1-1 operator and follow their instructions.

Did you know?

The ambulance can find you whether you call 9-1-1 from a land line or your cell phone. If they're equally close, use the land line.

Try not to panic. Take long, deep breaths, stay calm, and speak slowly and clearly. The dispatcher will ask for your name, where you are, and what is wrong. Say: "I think I am having a heart attack." Stay on the line until you are sure the operator has all the information they need.

The 9-1-1 operator may tell you to chew and swallow an aspirin if you are not allergic and don't have any other medical reason not to take it. Never delay calling 9-1-1 to take an aspirin.

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Call 24 hours a day for physician referrals, appointments, class registration and health advice

Call Saint Luke's NurseLine at 816-932-6220 (or 800-932-6220 outside Kansas City) to find a Saint Luke's physician, make an appointment and more.

We offer personalized access, 24 hours a day, to referral specialists and registered nurses.

Call us:

When you need help finding a physician or specialist

When you need assistance finding a service at Saint Luke's Health System

When you'd like help registering for a Saint Luke's class

When your doctor's office is closed and you're not sure how to handle a non-emergency medical situation

When you need more information about a medication you're taking and your pharmacist is not available

When a family member is diagnosed with an illness and you have questions

Any time you have a health-related concern or question

Our nurses and referral specialists:

Help evaluate current symptoms and determine, if necessary, how quickly to access medical care.

Provide home care advice to ease your symptoms.

Answer your health care questions.

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Register you for one of our many community education classes including fitness, nutrition, birth preparation and parenting.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

It's Academic: Studies Spur Push To BSN-in-10 | National Nursing News

What do Canada, Sweden, Portugal, Brazil, Iceland, Korea, Greece and the Philippines have in common? They are just some of the countries that require a four-year undergraduate degree to practice as an RN — a move some believe is necessary to create a more-informed, higher-skilled nursing work force. Similar initiatives have been awaiting approval in the New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island legislatures for the past two years. Although they have yet to pass, states across the country are taking notice. With reports of as many as 18 states preparing some type of initiative requiring newly graduated RNs to obtain a BSN in order to maintain their licensure, the idea is gaining momentum.
As associate director, state government affairs for the Silver Spring, Md.-based American Nurses Association, Janet Haebler, RN, MSN, is no stranger to the debate over minimum licensure requirements. In 1964, ANA’s House of Delegates designed a position statement calling for all nurses to advance their education in order to improve competencies. However, Haebler says, the ANA does not endorse state legislation. “We endorse the concept,” she says.

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Sunday, March 6, 2011

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Nurse Gift Ideas

Whether you are shopping for a male or female nurse.... Whether you need a birthday gift idea or just a friendly gift for any occasion, you'll find our nurse gift ideas to be the best! Shop for a great nurse keychain or a great luggage tag to show your favorite nurse how you care!

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Docs: Early treatment combats allergies best - USATODAY.com

Get the antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays, inhalers and eye drops ready.

By starting those allergy remedies now, sufferers can help head off the misery that will arrive when tree pollen counts start climbing, allergists say.
"We're advising our patients to at least start their anthistamines a week or two before their best guess of when they're going to start having symptoms," said Jeff Raub, an allergist with Group Health Associates in Springdale, Ohio.
High humidity and even traffic can bring on the allergins.
"We have a very large number of automobiles and diesel-fuel vehicles driving right through the middle of the city exhausting all of these chemicals into the air," he said.
Pollutants emitted by cars aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms.
Warm weather kicks off nature's pollen powerhouse

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Saturday, March 5, 2011

How Much Weight Can You Lose By Walking On The Treadmill 45 Minutes A Day? | LIVESTRONG.COM

Exercise is one of the two most commonly used methods for losing weight, with cardiovascular exercise being the most effective form for weight loss. Although such exercises as cycling, running and cross-country skiing are cardiovascular options, walking can be just as valid a choice. It's low-impact, often more enjoyable and accessible without specialized equipment. Walking on a treadmill even eliminates the need to wait for good weather.

Exercise and Weight Loss

If you eat fewer calories than you take in, your body burns fat to access the energy stored in fat cells. Lost fat equals lost weight. Exercise boosts your daily energy needs, meaning you increase the number of calories you burn during the day. You need to do 3,500 calories worth of exercises for each pound you want to lose -- assuming you don't increase how much you eat in response to the extra energy expenditure.

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How can I stop being hungry? – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs

Losing weight has always been tough for me. It's even tougher for me now that I'm in my 40s. However, I made a resolution for 2010, and with diet and exercise, I've managed to lose 35 pounds.

I've managed to lose weight through grit and determination. The problem is, I am always hungry and my appetite is ravenous, difficult to satisfy. I want to eat until I'm full EVERY TIME I eat. If it wasn't for force of will, I would continue to eat and pack the pounds back on.

Is there anything I can do to fight the hunger?

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA's National Campaign to Solve the Nurse Staffing Crisis

Thursday, March 10, 2011

6 Things Male Nurses Should Know to Survive - Nursing Link

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Fewer refills of the Pill, fewer pregnancies - Health - Pregnancy - msnbc.com

What to Do During a Heart Attack | Heart Attack Information for Women

Heart Attack Action Plan

Call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care.

Did you know?

Talk to the 9-1-1 operator and follow their instructions.

Did you know?

NurseLine | Saint Luke's Health System, Kansas City, MO

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

It's Academic: Studies Spur Push To BSN-in-10 | National Nursing News

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Nurse Gift Ideas - corporate gift ideas - employee recognition for nurse

Nurse Gift Ideas

Docs: Early treatment combats allergies best - USATODAY.com

Saturday, March 5, 2011

How Much Weight Can You Lose By Walking On The Treadmill 45 Minutes A Day? | LIVESTRONG.COM

Exercise and Weight Loss

How can I stop being hungry? – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs

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