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To be a nurse requires dedication,
with years of study and preparation.
I pray for guidance and humbly ask
that I will do well at this chosen task.
When illness strikes or pain demands,
and a life is placed within my hands,
give me compassion, knowledge and skill
to do the things that comfort and healSuffering makes patients' fears grow worse
and they seek reassurance from their nurse.
Help me see things from their point of view
and always know what is best to do.May I have a part in some small way,
in restoring good health to someone today.
Let my work be all that I want it to be
I ask the Great Healer to work through me.Helen Bush
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
A Nurse's Wish, Nursing Poems, Caregiver Stories
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Attitude indicator and activity monitoring device, United States Patent 6611783, Freepatentsonline.com:"Abstract: An attitude indicator device for detecting, indicating, and/or logging the positional attitude of an individual in response to deviation from a set of one or more reference angles. By way of example and not of limitation, the device is mounted on the thigh of a patient and measurements are taken from an acceleration sensor within the device. The acceleration measurements are communicated to a receiver when the measurements deviate from acceptable thresholds, whereby the receiver indicates an alert condition. The device may be employed within numerous medical related applications, for example, to facilitate preventing patient egress and the prevention/detection of patient falls."
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US Patent 6611783 - Attitude indicator and activity monitoring device, Patentstorm.us:"An attitude indicator device for detecting, indicating, and/or logging the positional attitude of an individual in response to deviation from a set of one or more reference angles. By way of example and not of limitation, the device is mounted on the thigh of a patient and measurements are taken from an acceleration sensor within the device. The acceleration measurements are communicated to a receiver when the measurements deviate from acceptable thresholds, whereby the receiver indicates an alert condition. The device may be employed within numerous medical related applications, for example, to facilitate preventing patient egress and the prevention/detection of patient falls." Sites that link to us include: Case Study Nursing Righthealth.com, Hematochezia : Symptoms: ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Follow us on: Nursing Entrepreneurs, Nurses In Business, http://nursingentrepreneurs.ning.com/ Twitter! http://www.nursefriendly.com/twitter StumbleUpon, http://www.nursefriendly.com/stumbleupon
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Inspra, Eplerenone, Blood Pressure Pills, Antihypertensives, Hypertension, Aldosterone Blockers
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Eplerenone, How Does it Work, DrugDigest.org:"Eplerenone works by blocking aldosterone, a chemical that causes water and salt retention that can increase blood pressure. By blocking aldosterone, eplerenone causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body in the urine."
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Eplerenone, Indications and Warnings, eDrugInfo.com:"Contraindicated in patients who are allergic to eplerenone or hyperkalemic (potassium level greater than 5.5 mEq/L); also contraindicated in those with type 2 diabetes with microalbuminuria, in those with creatinine clearance less than 50 ml/minute), and in those with creatinine level greater than 2 mg/dl in men or 1.8 mg/dl in women. Also contraindicated in patients taking potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics, ketoconazole, or itraconazole.
Use cautiously in patients with hepatic impairment. Use cautiously also in pregnant and breast-feeding patients."
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Eplerenone, Drugs and Foods to Avoid, Genesis Health System:"Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using erythromycin (Erythro-Tab), verapamil (Calan), saquinavir (Fortovase), fluconazole (Diflucan), lithium, blood pressure medicine (such as Accupril, Altace, Avapro, Cozaar, Diovan, Hyzaar, Lotensin, Lotrel, Monopril, Prinivil, Vasotec, Zestril), or pain or arthritis medicine (such as ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, Daypro, Motrin, Orudis, Relafen).
Do not take any medicine with potassium while you are using eplerenone. This includes salt substitutes and some vitamin or mineral supplements."
Genesis Health System
1227 E. Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA 52803
563-421-1000
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Eplerenone (Systemic), Pregnancy, MEDLINEplus:"Eplerenone has not been studied in pregnant women. Before taking this medicine, make sure that your healthcare professional knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding-It is not known whether eplerenone passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their healthcare professional.
Children-Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of eplerenone in children with use in other age groups."
Office of Communications and Public Liaison
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Eplerenone, Mechanism of Action, MosbysDrugConsult.com:"Eplerenone binds to the mineralocorticoid receptor and blocks the binding of aldosterone, a component of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system (RAAS). Aldosterone synthesis, which occurs primarily in the adrenal gland, is modulated by multiple factors, including angiotensin II and non-RAAS mediators such as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and potassium. Aldosterone binds to mineralocorticoid receptors in both epithelial (e.g., kidney) and nonepithelial (e.g., heart, blood vessels, and brain) tissues and increases blood pressure through induction of sodium reabsorption and possibly other mechanisms.
Eplerenone has been shown to produce sustained increases in plasma renin and serum aldosterone, consistent with inhibition of the negative regulatory feedback of aldosterone on renin secretion. The resulting increased plasma renin activity and aldosterone circulating levels do not overcome the effect of eplerenone on blood pressure.
Eplerenone has relative selectivity in binding to recombinant human mineralocorticoid receptors compared to its binding to recombinant human glucocorticoid, progesterone and androgen receptors."
Elsevier, Health Sciences Division
11830 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146
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Using eplerenone (Inspra), Dear Patient, NursingDrugGuide.com:"Your health care provider has prescribed the antihypertensive drug eplerenone to treat your hypertension. This drug works by blocking the effects of aldosterone, a hormone normally found in your body. The results of this block may be an increase in urination and an increase in serum potassium levels. The name of this drug is Inspra."
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
P.O. Box 1600, Hagerstown, MD 21741, USA.
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Eplerenone, Indications and Dosage, RxLIst.com:"INSPRA is indicated for the treatment of hyper-tension. INSPRA may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
INSPRA may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. The recommended starting dose of INSPRA is 50 mg administered once daily. The full therapeutic effect of INSPRA is apparent within 4 weeks. For patients with an inadequate blood pressure response to 50mg once daily the dosage of INSPRA should be increased to 50 mg twice daily. Higher dosages of INSPRA are not recommended either because they have no greater effect on blood pressure than 100 mg or because they are associated with an increased risk of hyperkalemia. (See CLINICAL STUDIES .) No adjustment of the starting dose is recommended for the elderly or for patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment. For patients receiving weak CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as erythro-mycin, saquinavir, verapamil, and fluconazole the starting dose should be reduced to 25 mg once daily (see CONTRAINDICATIONS)."
RxList - The Internet Drug Index: Searchable drug database. RxList LLC
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San Francisco, CA 94107
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Eplerenone, How should this medicine be used, SafeMedication.com:"Eplerenone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day, with or without food. To help you remember to take eplerenone, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take eplerenone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of eplerenone and increase your dose after 4 weeks.
Eplerenone controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. It may take 4 weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of eplerenone. Continue to take eplerenone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking eplerenone without talking to your doctor."
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
7272 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-3000
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Eplerenone, What is eplerenone, Web Md Health:"Eplerenone blocks the actions of the hormone aldosterone in the body. Aldosterone is important for the regulation of blood pressure.
Eplerenone is used to lower high blood pressure.
Eplerenone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
WebMD
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Eplerenone, What happens if I miss a dose, YaleNewHavenHealth.org:"Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose."
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Nurse Sued For "Too Many Sticks" How Many Attempts Is Too Many?
Clinical Nursing Malpractice Case Studies, January 29, 2002
Coleman v. East Jefferson General Hosp., 747 So.2d 1044- LA (1999)
Summary: Starting Intravenous Lines and Performing Venipunctures are basic nursing skills in the Acute Care or Hospital settings. In this case, a female patient would accuse a male nurse of negligence and causing a resulting injury when he needed three attempts to successfully start an intravenous catheter.The female patient came to the hospital with vague complaints of abdominal pain and was evaluated in the Emergency Department. The physician’s orders for treatment included intravenous medications for which a line would need to be started.
“Up to 90% of patients who require health care services need some form of I.V. therapy. Unfortunately, many hospitals have done away with I.V. teams, so you may be responsible for inserting and maintaining I.V. lines even if you're inexperienced or have limited opportunities to keep your skills sharp.”2
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Sidebar:
Venipuncture and the insertion of intravenous catheters are basic nursing skills. If a nurse has not learned these skills in Nursing School, it will be often be learned “on the job” in the early months of orientation at an acute care facility.
As with most nursing skills, it is one that improves with practice. The prudent nurse will attempt once or twice and then ask another nurse to give it a try.
In rare cases, you will come across patient’s that are “a difficult stick.” In this case, if there simply are “no veins” the physician should be notified or an expert nurse should be called in.
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A male nurse was assigned to the patient when the Intravenous Catheter was to be placed. The nurse was having difficulty finding veins in the woman’s arms. He then attempted twice to start a line in her hand and was successful on the third attempt.
It was the policy of the hospital at that time, that a nurse may attempt an intravenous catheter insertion no more than two times before calling for assistance.
For the remainder of the patient’s treatment at the hospital, it would be documented that the patient complained of discomfort at the IV site and tolerated it poorly.
Pain or discomfort at the site of an IV insertion should present a “red flag” to an experienced nurse.
When combined with redness, swelling, puss or exudates at an IV site, pain can signal one of many potential complications of Intravenous Therapy including extravasation of IV fluids/medication, infection of the site or a dislodging of the catheter.
When pain or potential complications are reported, the site should be thoroughly evaluated for signs of a problem. If symptoms persist, the placement of another line at an alternate site should be offered for continued Intravenous Therapy.
There was no indication in the hospital record, that other signs/symptoms of a complication existed other than the pain/discomfort. This may have been positional due to the location of the IV site in the patient’s hand.
There was no indication that placement of another line was either offered to, or refused by the patient.
“When an I.V. lawsuit is argued in court, top-notch I.V. skills don't mean much unless they're backed up by appropriate, accurate, and concise documentation. Unfortunately, documentation is where many nurses fall short.”2
Following her discharge, the patient would file a suit alleging negligence on the part of the nurse and hospital. Specifically, she claimed a poorly performed catheter insertion caused her to develop Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy in her right hand.
“What is Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome?
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is a chronic condition characterized by severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling, and extreme sensitivity to touch. The syndrome is a nerve disorder that occurs at the site of an injury (most often to the arms or legs). It occurs especially after injuries from high-velocity impacts such as those from bullets or shrapnel. However, it may occur without apparent injury.”3
Summary judgment was entered for the hospital finding that no negligence was evident.
The patient appealed.
Questions to be answered:
1. Was the nurse negligent in his catheter insertion technique? Were certifications and hospital policies/procedures adhered to?
2. Were standards of care, specific to Intravenous Catheter Insertions adhered to.
3. Was it plausible, that the patient’s “Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy” may have resulted from the multiple catheter insertion attempts that day?
On review of the chart and following expert testimony, no deficiencies in technique could be found in the placement of the catheter. By his employment record and training, he was fully qualified to place intravenous catheters as a part of his scope of practice as a licensed nurse.
It was noted that the hospital’s standards, allowed for a maximum of two attempts before calling for assistance. The nurse in question, attempted three times.
On further review, the “community” standards, which was the measure used for this case, allowed four insertion attempts. By this standard of care, the nurse was within reasonable limits by trying three times.
Expert Testimony addressed the issue of “causation” of the patient’s “Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.”
In statements made, no direct causative link could be established between the starting of an intravenous catheter, and a diagnosis of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.
At best, the plaintiff’s expert stated that it was a slim possibility, that a link could be made. The physician offered no support to the claim that the plaintiff’s alleged injuries were caused by the catheter insertion.
The appeals court affirmed the judgment of the lower court.
It should be noted that Intravenous Therapy, while a basic part of nursing practice, is extremely prone to complications and resulting malpractice & negligence actions.
Related clinincal Nursing (Malpractice) Case Studies:
August 8, 1999: Pregnant Prison Inmate Complains of Miscarriage, Corrections Nurse On Duty Ignores Symptoms?
Ferris v. County of Kennebec, 44 5. Supp.2d 62 –ME (1999)
Summary: Nursing assessment skills are one of our most valuable assets. They allow us to effectively evaluate our patients and communicate significant findings to physicians and other members of the healthcare team. In this case, a pregnant woman with a previous history of miscarriage complained of vaginal bleeding and abdominal discomfort. The assessment performed by the nurse fell negligently short of the required standard of care.
http://www.nursefriendly.com/nursing/clinical.cases/080899.htm
August 1, 1999: Nursing Duty To Patient, "Does Not Guarantee" Safety Or Quality Of Care.
Summary: When a nurse accepts report and responsibility for the care of a patient a duty to the patient is also accepted. This duty is to provide a reasonable standard of care as defined by the Nurse Practice Act of the individual state and the facility Policy & Procedures. In this case, a post-op abdominal aneurysm repair patient was injured after falling from his bed to the floor. When a lawsuit was filed the court initially mistook expert testimony to imply the role of the nurse includes a guarantee of safety.
Downey v. Mobile Infirmary Med. Ctr. - 662 So. 2d 1152 (1995).
http://www.nursefriendly.com/nursing/clinical.cases/080199.htm
July 11, 1999: Nursing Home Rehabilitation Stay Proves Terminal. Was Quality of Care Given An Issue?
Nursing homes are frequently a patient's destination for
rehabilitation following surgery. Common conditions fitting this bill include large bone fractures, hip replacements and stroke. Following these acute episodes, the patients
are too unstable to go home and not "sick" enough to have their hospital
stays reimbursed by insurance companies. The purpose of admission to a nursing home is to help the patient regain lost function,
strength and health. In this case, the patient would remain in the
Nursing Home till her death of complications.
Lloyd v. County of Du Page, 707 NE.2d 1252 - IL (1999)
http://www.nursefriendly.com/nursing/clinical.cases/071199.htm
June 6, 1999:
Emergency Department Nurse Verbally Abused, Physician History Well Documented
Official tolerance for verbal abuse and sexual harassment is approaching zero. It is clear that both are still prevalent in healthcare settings today. Enforcing and reporting instances of abuse are critical to an end being put to the situation. In this case, a physician had a "history" of verbal abuse in the facility involved.
It was the documentation of previous events that made formal action and administration of a suspension feasible.
Gordon v. Lewiston Hospital, 714 A.2d 539 – PA (1998)
http://www.nursefriendly.com/nursing/clinical.cases/060699.htm
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Intravenous Therapy: Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI), Conscious Sedation, Heparin Administration, Commercial Infusion Pumps, Home Infusion, IV Fluids, Intravenous Therapy Humor, Nursing Consultants, Nursing Societies, PICC Lines, Professional Associations, Starting An Intravenous IV Line, Venepuncture, Steroid Therapy
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References:
1. NLRR 8 (January 2000)
2. Satarawala, Rebecca . “Confronting the Legal perils of I.V. Therapy.” Nursing2000 August 2000. Retrieved January 23rd, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://www.springnet.com/ce/p008b.htm
3. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Public Domain. NINDS Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Information Page. Retrieved January 23rd from the World Wide Web: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy/reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy.htm
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
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amednews: Revealing their medical errors: Why three doctors went public :: Aug. 15, 2011 ... American Medical News
In September 2010, Kimberly Hiatt made a medical error. The critical care nurse at Seattle Children's Hospital miscalculated and gave a fragile 8-month-old baby 1.4 grams of calcium chloride, 10 times the correct dose of 140 milligrams.
The mistake contributed to the death of the child and led to Hiatt's firing and an investigation by the state's nursing commission. In April 2011, devastated by the loss of her job and an infant patient, Hiatt committed suicide.
Hiatt, who had worked as a nurse for more than two decades, was another in a long line of "second victims" of medical error, the term used in medical literature to describe physicians and other health professionals who often feel guilty and depressed after adverse events. Many physicians and other health professionals hold themselves to a standard of perfection, and when things go wrong, they feel alone.
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After Breast Cancer: A New Normal or a New Perspective?
Every Monday night at 9pm EST there's a terrific chat on Twitter about “the intersection of breast cancer and all things social media” (#BCSM). If you've never used Twitter, it limits users to 140 characters, including blank spaces, which forces you to make your thoughts concise and to the point. Perhaps the best thing about Twitter is that it allows you to have dialogs with people from all over the world, people you wouldn’t ordinarily meet.For those of you who wonder if anything meaningful can come from writing a sentence or two, here’s a sampling of last Monday night’s Twitter chat about “finding our new normal after breast cancer treatment.” Participants in this conversation are listed below.
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Friday, August 12, 2011
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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Nursing - Ask an Expert! Liveperson.com:" Administration, Cardiology, Counseling, Diabetes, Education, Fitness, Home Health, ICU, IV Therapy, Mental Health, Oncology, Pediatrics, Practical Nurse, Public Health, Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation, Senior Health, Stress Management, Supervision, Surgery"
http://www.liveperson.com/experts/health-medicine/nursing/?banid=1366Vhi Healthcare, Ireland:"The "Ask the Nurse" service provides access to general, non-diagnostic health information via: • Email Your Query - Request up-to-date facts on general health matters using the query form below. • Call Me Back - Request a health professional from the HealthLine to call you at a convenient time for you."
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National Resources:
ASK-A-NURSE, McKesson Health Solutions LLC.:"ASK-A-NURSE is the trademark name for telehealth services provided by registered nurses. Telehealth services include the telephone, Internet, electronic mail (email) and/or facsimile (fax). A consumer or patient may contact an ASK-A-NURSE call center to talk with a registered nurse about their symptoms. The nurse will assess the symptoms and provide advice on seeking care and improving symptoms. ASK-A-NURSE call centers answer healthcare questions, and give physician referrals. ASK-A-NURSE call centers also provide information about hospital and community services as well as wellness classes."
http://www.ask-a-nurse.com/BSNDegree.org, Kaitlyn Smith-Woods:"Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Smith-Woods, I'm a fulltime nurse at a major hospital in a beautiful city somewhere in the heart of California. I struggled with the decision to quit my job as a research technician and return to school to get a BSN but it's the most emotionally and financially rewarding choice I've made in life and I hope my website will encourage others to take the plunge. Have questions you'd like covered? Ask away and I'll do my best to answer them. Scroll past my articles for the Q&A section."
http://www.bsndegree.org/Categories: Ask The Nurse, Nursing Discussions, Nursing Schools (Nurse Education), Colleges of Nursing, Personal Nurse Websites
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Ask a healthcare professional. eCureMe.com:"No more long waits on the phone or at the doctor's office. We'll connect you with a physician or therapist immediately. Through email or video, eConsult Live provides you with quick, easy and affordable access to medical advice and lifestyle counseling. Just click into one of the programs below."
eCureMe.com: 909 S. Gramercy Place Los Angeles, CA 90019
Tel: 323.731.9200 Fax: 323.386.0078 Email: info@eCureMe.com
http://www.ecureme.com/econsultlive/splash/econsultlive_splash.aspVirginia Duffy PhD, RN, CS, NP-PMH, Psychiatric http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/duffy/
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State Specific Resources:
Arizona Ask A Nurse Services:
Ask The Doctor, Arizona Center for Fertility Studies, Arizona:The Nurse will personally respond to your questions in 5 to 7 working days. If you would like written information please see the E-mail page. Please make your questions as specific as possible and include a breif history if appropriate."
8997 E. Desert Cove Ave. 2nd fl Scottsdale, AZ 85260
phone:(480) 860-4792 fax:(480) 860-6819
http://www.acfs2000.com/ask_the_doctor.htmlCalifornia Ask A Nurse
BSNDegree.org, Kaitlyn Smith-Woods:"Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Smith-Woods, I'm a fulltime nurse at a major hospital in a beautiful city somewhere in the heart of California. I struggled with the decision to quit my job as a research technician and return to school to get a BSN but it's the most emotionally and financially rewarding choice I've made in life and I hope my website will encourage others to take the plunge. Have questions you'd like covered? Ask away and I'll do my best to answer them. Scroll past my articles for the Q&A section."
http://www.bsndegree.org/Categories: Ask The Nurse, Nursing Discussions, Nursing Schools (Nurse Education), Colleges of Nursing, Personal Nurse Websites
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Florida Ask A Nurse Services:
Florida Hospital ASK-A-NURSE®:"ASK-A-NURSE allows you to speak confidentially with a registered nurse who can evaluate any symptoms you or a family member may have, enabling you to determine the most appropriate action for care. The nurses use an extensive computerized database that contains a wealth of medical information and guidelines to assist you with your health concerns. "
http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2003/01/13/daily10.htmlAsk A Nurse, Florida Hospital’s Healthcare Information Center:"Florida Hospital’s Healthcare Information Center is dedicated to giving you and your family precise health care information through a variety of free telephone information services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All you have to do is pick up the telephone and call one number. Call 303-1700 in Orange and Seminole Counties or in Osceola County call 870-1700."
http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2003/01/13/daily10.htmlIllinois Ask A Nurse Services:
Ask-A-Nurse, Illinois State University:"The Ask-A-Nurse is a registered nurse available for telephone consultation for illnesses, injuries, or other health concerns and questions. The nurse can assist you in scheduling an appointment when necessary. When you call, the Ask-A-Nurse may need to know your name, social security number, address, telephone number, and reason for calling. As with any Student Health Service encounter, the information discussed with the Ask-A-Nurse is confidential and may be entered in your medical record. The information provided by telephone by the Ask-A-Nurse is consultative and should not be considered a definitive diagnosis or treatment."
438-7676
http://www.shs.ilstu.edu/about_us/contact.shtmlAsk The Nurse, Illinois, University of:"Students, Staff and Faculty of UIS are welcome to ask the nurse Questions. Lynne Price, R.N., B.S.N., is the Campus Health Service Director for the University of Illinois, Springfield campus. If you have any medical questions or questions regarding the UIS Campus Health Service, just ask Lynne by using the comment box and clicking on the "Submit" button below."
You can also contact Lynne by calling (217) 206-6676 or faxing (217) 206-7779.
http://www.uis.edu/healthservices/services/nurse.htmlKentucky Ask A Nurse Services:
Mountain States NurseLink:"When you use Mountain States NurseLink, you can be sure that you will find professional and confidential services using the latest medical knowledge. We cannot diagnose your problem, but we can help provide medical information and assist you with the decision whether you should go to the emergency room, call your doctor or simply use home care."
1 (800) 888-5551
Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina.
http://www.msha.com/body.cfm?id=26Massachusetts Ask A Nurse Services:
Cancer AnswerForm, University of Michigan:"Communicate with a cancer nurse online! The information you send through this form will go directly to a knowledgeable cancer nurse who will respond promptly. Note: The Cancer InformationLine will not review medical records or make a diagnosis based on the information you provide online."
If you would rather speak with a nurse directly, please call 1-800-865-1125
U-M, Comprehensive Cancer Center 1500 E. Medical Center Drive CCGC 6-303
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0944
http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/support/cancer_answerline.shtmlMissouri Ask A Nurse Services:
Nurseline (Ask a NurseP), Saint Luke's Health System, Missouri:"Saint Luke's Health System is proud to offer the Kansas City and surrounding communities this valued telephone information service. Speak to a team of experienced Registered Nurses, who are available to take your call day and night, 24-hours per day, seven days per week. Callers can turn to us for health care guidance on everything from how to remove a tick or treat the flu, to more serious health care concerns."
For more Information call NurseLine at 816.932.6220 or 800.932.6220 (outside KC)
https://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/service/nurselineMontana Ask A Nurse Services:
Ask A Nurse: Montana, Billings: St. Vincent Healthcare:"Sometimes you just need a quick answer to a medical question that's worrying you. Our nurses are trained to answer questions like those, and our ASK-A-NURSE program lets you get simple answers to simple questions fast. If you have a question for one of us, we have several ways you can reach us quickly and with complete confidentiality (and they're all free). You may either send an e-mail message using the form below to one of our nurses at ASK-A-NURSE, or call 406-657-8778 . We promise we'll have an answer for you as soon as we can. Any time of day or night, any day of the week, we're here and ready to listen."
http://www.svh-mt.org/body.cfm?id=202New Hampshire Ask A Nurse Services:
ASK-A-NURSE®, Catholic Medical Center, Manchester New Hampshire:"With ASK-A-NURSE®, a registered nurse is as close as your phone. You can get around-the-clock health care information by dialing 626.2626. You'll speak with a specially-trained registered nurse who will carefully listen to your questions and then help you make an informed decision about your health care. You'll get accurate, confidential information in the privacy of your home...free of charge. You can trust all your health care concerns to ASK-A-NURSE® because we are upheld by the leading doctors and services of Catholic Medical Center. In addition to these many resources, our experienced team of registered nurses uses a comprehensive data base of health information to give you fast, reliable health information when you need it most...day or night."
100 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH 03102. For more information, please call 603.668.3545, 800.437.9666 or call ASK-A-NURSE® at 603.626.2626
http://www.catholicmedicalcenter.org/ASK-A-NURSE/Default.aspxNew Jersey Ask A Nurse Services:
Women's Heart Foundation, Inc:"Ask the Nurse is currently under construction to change the formatting so that we can better serve you. Questions and answers previously responded to will remain posted until such changes have been completed but email service has been temporarily closed. Thank you for your patience. – Administrator"
WHF – PO Box 7827 – West Trenton, NJ 08628
Phone 609.771.9600 / Fax 609.771.9427, Contact us: admin@womensheartfoundation.org.
http://www.womensheart.org/content/askthenurse/ask_the_nurse.aspNew York Ask A Nurse Services:
Ask Viahealth, Rochester New York:"You can fill out the form below or call 1-877-922-LINK. Please note that ViaHealth will only answer health questions from people who live in the seven county Rochester, New York area including: Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties. In conjunction with the ViaHealth Wellness Information Center, we can provide information on nearly any health concern, including specific diseases and conditions, emotional or mental health issues, and information on how to lead a healthy lifestyle including diet, exercise, and stress management."
http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rochester-general-health-system/health-library/ask-a-nurse/Saint Vincent Ask-A-Nurse, West New York:"*Saint Vincent Ask-A-Nurse is licensed to accept calls from within the Erie County region and from Westfield, NY, only. Please consult your local phone book for your region's health information service. With Ask-A-Nurse®, a service of Saint Vincent Health System, health information is just a phone call away. When you dial our number between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., you'll speak directly to a specially-trained registered nurse. You can trust even your most serious health care concerns to Ask-A-Nurse, because we're backed by leading physicians and hospital services right here in the Erie community. Our experienced team of registered nurses uses a computerized database to give you fast, reliable health care information 365 days a year. You'll get accurate, confidential information in the privacy of your own home free of charge. "
Phone: 814/452-5500 Toll-free: 800/326-8080
http://www.saintvincenthealth.com/Patients/Ask-a-Nurse/default.aspxAsk-A-Nurse®, Saint Vincents: Westfield Memorial Hospital, New York State:"Ask-A-Nurse® is ready to assess your symptoms, help you decide what to do and help you find a doctor to meet your needs. As a community service of Westfield Memorial Hospital, Ask-A-Nurse is one of the most trusted health care information and physician referral programs. And best of all, the Ask-A-Nurse registered nurses are on duty 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If you live in the Westfield, NY, area, just call 1-800-326-8080.
Westfield Memorial Hospital
189 East Main Street Westfield, NY 14787
716-326-4921
http://www.saintvincenthealth.com/Patients/Ask-a-Nurse/default.aspxNorth Carolina Ask A Nurse Services:
ASK FIRST, NorthEast Medical Center:"Free 24-Hour Information Line in Concord, North Carolina. The most advanced phone information system in the area is right here at NorthEast Medical Center. The ASK FIRST system centralizes health information making it more accessible to out patients and the community. Ask First is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week by trained healthcare professionals. In addition, free automated information covering over 1,000 health-related topics can be easily accessed with just one phone call."
NorthEast Medical Center
920 Church Street North Concord, NC 28025
(704)783-3000
Phone: 1-800-575-1275 or 783-1275
http://www.cmc-northeast.org/body.cfm?id=184Conemaugh Nurse Connection, Conemaugh Health System, Pennsyvlania:"The toll-free Conemaugh Nurse Connection gives you 24-hour, direct access to a caring and compassionate registered nurse who offers health information, physician referral or patient symptom assessment. Our nurses have access to a vast electronic library, which is used in more than 500 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada. From the library, our nurses can access information about more than 1,500 medical topics and 6,000 medications. Printed reference information can also be sent to you upon request."
1086 Franklin Street · Johnstown, PA 15905
1-800-587-5875
http://www.allbusiness.com/health-care/health-care-professionals-nurses-nursing/13142765-1.htmlMountain States NurseLink:"When you use Mountain States NurseLink, you can be sure that you will find professional and confidential services using the latest medical knowledge. We cannot diagnose your problem, but we can help provide medical information and assist you with the decision whether you should go to the emergency room, call your doctor or simply use home care."
1 (800) 888-5551
Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina.
http://www.msha.com/body.cfm?id=26Ohio Ask A Nurse Services:
Ask-A-Nurse: 972-7808, University of Akron Health Services, Ohio:"Do you have questions about your health? Would you like to know more about recommendations for wellness regarding blood pressure, self breast exam (SBE), self testicular exam (STE), nutrition and exercise? Call Ask-A-Nurse: 972-7808 Calls will be confidential. Ask-A-Nurse is designed for educational purposes only. Information given is not intended for diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions or as a substitute for professional medical care."
http://www.uakron.edu/studentaff/health/index.phpSouth Carolina Ask A Nurse Services:
MUSC Enurses, Medical University of South Carolina:"MUSC's specially trained health resource nurses are available to answer your health related questions. Our nurses tap the resources of our esteemed physicians and professors to give you the most complete response possible. Please note that this forum is not a substitute for your physician's advice and is intended for health information only. Health resource nurses cannot diagnose your condition or answer specific questions regarding a specific patient. They have training which qualifies them to assist you in determining your need to seek medical attention and to provide health information. If you or your family member has a medical emergency please call 911."
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Avenue Charleston, SC 29425
MUSC Health Connection can be reached toll-free by dialing 1-800-424-MUSC, or 792-1414
http://www.muschealth.com/medunurse/index.htmSouth Dakota Ask A Nurse Services:
Avera McKennan ASK-A-NURSE®, South Dakota:"Avera McKennan ASK-A-NURSE® is a free community health information service. ASK-A-NURSE is completely confidential, and Registered Nurses provide answers to health related questions and physician referrals in the Sioux Empire. Please call us at (605) 322-6877 or (800) 658-3535, or contact us directly."
http://www.mckennan.org/amck/contact/asknurse/Tennessee Ask A Nurse Services
Virginia Ask A Nurse Services:
Ask-A-Nurse Your "Healthcare" Hotline, Eastern Virginia:"It would be nice if we only needed medical attention from 9 to 5. But what can you do when your child wakes up with an earache at four in the morning? Or your spouse complains of a high fever or a persistent cough at midnight? Fortunately, there's Ask-A-Nurse®. Available around the clock. Our registered nurses are specially trained to assess your symptoms over the phone, help you decide what to do, and recommend appropriate doctors and health services. We keep the same hours as your body. So call our free hotline anytime. Day or night."
1-800-675-6368
http://www.riversideonline.com/services/riverside-nurse.cfmMountain States NurseLink:"When you use Mountain States NurseLink, you can be sure that you will find professional and confidential services using the latest medical knowledge. We cannot diagnose your problem, but we can help provide medical information and assist you with the decision whether you should go to the emergency room, call your doctor or simply use home care."
1 (800) 888-5551
Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina.
http://www.msha.com/body.cfm?id=26Wisconsin Ask A Nurse Services:
ASK-A-Nurse: Wisconsin: Bellin:"Bellin ASK-A-NURSE® is a confidential, free health inffree health information and referral service for the public staffed by Registered Nurses 24 hours a day . Bellin ASK-A-NURSE® can be reached by calling (920) 433-7900 The nurses ask a series of questions about your concern and then direct callers to the level of medical care appropriate for the symptoms. They use an approved computerized program and document each call. Because they have to document each call for legal reasons they will ask for your name, address, birthdate, physician and insurance carrier. This information is confidential and never used outside of the ASK-A-NURSE® department."
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Topic Specific Ask A Nurse Resources:
Childbirth, Obstetrics, Pregnancy
Ask A Nurse Questions and Answers, Childbirth.org:"Shirley Wingate RNC CD is an OB/GYN nurse with 12 years experience as an obstetrical nurse and childbirth educator. She is certified as a specialist in women's health and is an experienced labor and postpartum doula in private practice. She is the founder and director of "Birth Matters Inc." a prenatal and parenting resource and support center. Throughout her career she has been involved in developing, teaching and expanding services in the community to educate families and support them as they face the changes, challenges and choices that childbearing brings."
http://www.childbirth.org/AskANurse/Cancer, Oncology
Ask the nurse, Breastcancer.org (Great Britain):"A diagnosis of breast cancer can leave you feeling afraid, shocked, angry, or any number of different emotions. We have prepared this website so you should be able to find information about your specific treatment, diagnosis or worry. We also have a team of specialist breast care nurses who can to address any queries you may still have. Email nurse@breastcancercare.org.uk and we guarantee to send a personal response within five working days. If your query is urgent, you may want to ring our helpline on 0808 800 6000 (textphone 0808 800 6001). See about us for details of opening hours."
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/Ask the Nurse, Bladder Cancer WebCafe:"Sharon McMullen, RN, CCRN, BSN, BA is a critical care nurse working in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA with professional experience ranging from general surgical nursing to critical care nursing to emergency nursing. She will be glad to help you translate medical jargon, read between the lines of your medical records, or just navigate the often confusing world of health care."
Please send your questions to "Ask the Nurse" c/o wendy@blcwebcafe.org
http://blcwebcafe.org/askthenurse.aspNursing School Questions
BSNDegree.org, Kaitlyn Smith-Woods:"Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Smith-Woods, I'm a fulltime nurse at a major hospital in a beautiful city somewhere in the heart of California. I struggled with the decision to quit my job as a research technician and return to school to get a BSN but it's the most emotionally and financially rewarding choice I've made in life and I hope my website will encourage others to take the plunge. Have questions you'd like covered? Ask away and I'll do my best to answer them. Scroll past my articles for the Q&A section."
http://www.bsndegree.org/Categories: Ask The Nurse, Nursing Discussions, Nursing Schools (Nurse Education), Colleges of Nursing, Personal Nurse Websites
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Woundcare, Decubitus Ulcers
Ask-A-Nurse, Amerigel Wound Care Products:"Welcome to Amerigel's Ask-A-Nurse. Amerx Health Care Corporation is dedicated to producing quality products and providing support to our customers, both professional and consumer alike. We understand the frustration associated with managing wounds and the difficulty in finding a product that works well. Managing a wound is not a simple task and occasionally a customer has questions regarding our products, application techniques, appropriate dressings, etc. Clearly, any problem wound should be seen and assessed by a qualified practitioner so that a Management plan can be established. The information that we provide through Ask-A-Nurse should not be construed as the sole source of medical advice, but as a suggestion, as it is impossible to properly assess an individual's condition over the phone or in writing."
Amerx Health Care Corporation
1150 Cleveland Street, Suite 410 Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone 888/263-7942 Fax 727/447-5617
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Individual Nursing, Ask A Nurse Sites:
Richard J. Boyle, RN, Ask A Nurse:"Feel free to email me if you have a health-related question. You will receive a response. As the site grows a new page of FAQ's will be added. Be aware that the information at this site is not intended for the diagnosis and treatment of illness. Only a licensed physician may perform those duties."
http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/ASAN7069/Nurse To Nurse Ask A Nurse Services:
Ask-A-Nurse is our Q&A column for students and other individuals interested in the nursing profession. Research and education questions are answered by the site leader, and questions related to nursing practice are answered by one or more members of our nursing panel. Do you have a question about the field of nursing you would like to see addressed on this site? Use the form below to send your questions to the site leader (Submission Form). Previous questions are listed on the side bar - click on any question you would like to read to be taken to the archives. http://kcsun3.tripod.com/id19.htm
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