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Issue 1, January 3, 2007

• Ambulatory surgery centers outnumber general hospitals in PA

  The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council recently issued a report showing that...

Issue 51, December 29, 2007

• Web site spotlight

  To read ideas from credible industry sources on the latest issues that affect you and your career...

• On this day

  Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians played "Auld Lang Syne" as a New Year’s Eve song for the...

• Nursing faculty shortage hinders enrollment

  According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), enrollment in baccalaureate...

• Tips to help put an end to holiday stress

  When holiday stress is placed on top of already excessively high stress levels individuals feel...

Issue 50, December 14, 2007

• Web site spotlight

  To read ideas from credible industry sources on the latest issues that affect you and your career...

• On this day

  Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker" was first performed in St. Petersburg by the Russian Imperial...

• Make the most of healthcare IT

  Leaders from the American Academy of Nurses are calling for greater awareness of how healthcare IT...

• Take the wait out of waiting room

  Patients don't always have patience in a waiting room, but now, thanks to Robin Zee, a nurse from...

Issue 49, December 7, 2007

• Web site spotlight

  To read ideas from credible industry sources on the latest issues that affect you and your career...

• On this day

  Mississippi was admitted to the Union as the 20th American state in 1817.

• Robots take on administrative duties

  Last week, the Veterans Affairs (VA) Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network deployed the latest...

• Incorporate games into your teaching strategy

  Using games in the clinical setting has become popular in many facilities as a fun and effective...

Issue 48, November 30, 2007

• Web site spotlight

  To read ideas from credible industry sources on the latest issues that affect you and your career...

• On this day

  Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the union in 1818.

• Nurse recognition

  The American Nurses Foundation (ANF), a national organization that promotes the work of the nursing...

• Tips and techniques for leading instructional courses via the Internet

  It used to be that teaching a class meant standing in front of your students, lecturing from your...

Issue 47, November 20, 2007

• Web site spotlight

  To read ideas from credible industry sources on the latest issues that affect you and your career...

• On this day

  The first lion to be exhibited in America went on display in Boston, MA, in 1716.

• Healthcare discrepancy affects urban minorities

  According to a new report by the Urban Indian Health Commission (UIHC), millions of American...

• The online advantage

  These days, it’s no secret professional nurses are in high demand. With no shortage of job...

Issue 46, November 16, 2007

• Web site spotlight

  To read ideas from credible industry sources on the latest issues that affect you and your career...

• On this day

  The first life insurance policy for a woman was issued in 1850. Carolyn Ingraham, 36 years old...

• Offer your patients a healing touch

  For the past 15 years, more than 100 U.S. hospitals have integrated healing touch therapy into...

• Recruiting hooks for your facility

  Myra Aldana is the HR director for Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA. Aldana has been in her...

Issue 45, November 9, 2007

• Web site spotlight

  To read ideas from credible industry sources on the latest issues that affect you and your career...

• On this day

  The first flying trapeze act was performed by Jules Leotard at Cirque Napoleon in 1859 in Paris...

• Culturally sensitive and internationally trained: Nazareth's student nurse exchange

  Aiming to help future nurses become more culturally aware, Rochester, NY-based Nazareth College...

• A new staffing solution: International nurses

  Five years ago, South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, NY, faced a severe nursing shortage...

Issue 44, November 2, 2007

• Web site spotlight

  To read ideas from credible industry sources on the latest issues that affect you and your career...

• On this day

  The "Gunpowder Plot" was foiled in 1605 when Guy Fawkes was captured before he could blow up the...

• Online nursing degrees to combat nurse shortage

  In light of the national nursing shortage, online nursing degrees are a beneficial alternative to...

• Pack your bags and get on board: Why travel nursing is here to stay

  These days, business is booming for travel nursing agencies. Once a vehicle for nurses who simply...

Issue 43, October 26, 2007

• Web site spotlight

  Evidence-based practice (EBP) is becoming the standard in nursing and is a critical element to...

• On this day

  The space shuttle Discovery blasted off with John Glenn on board in 1998. Glenn was 77 years old...

• Retention rates soar due to Wisconsin Residency Program

  According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 40 Wisconsin hospitals are making significant strides...

• Halting assaults: Strategies to prevent workplace violence

  According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), healthcare workers...

Issue 42, October 16, 2007

• Web site spotlight

  From evidence-based practice to ergonomics and beyond, how does your nursing environment measure up...

• On this day

  The Beach Boys released the single "Good Vibrations" in 1966.

• Get your degree in nursing management

  As of this fall, New York University's Wagner Graduate School of Public Service will offer a new...

• The benefits and hurdles that travel along

  They travel over the border from Canada and across the world from China. But no matter where they...

Issue 41, October 12, 2007

• On this day

  NASA’s Galileo spacecraft passed within 112 miles of Jupiter’s moon, Io, in 2001.

• Newly licensed nurses: the key to better retention

  In an effort to better understand nurse turnover rates in hospitals, researchers conducted a...

• Positive coworker relationships to improve communication

  Maintaining solid communication among coworkers is essential to any work environment. But when that...

• Web site spotlight

  Have a question about staffing? Wondering about a new piece of technology? Curious about a new...

Issue 40, October 5, 2007

• On this day

  Siegfried Fischbacher and his manager announced that the "Siegfried and Roy" show at the Mirage...

• A comprehensive program to boost recruitment and retention

  According to Crain's Detroit Business, the St. John Health System of Detroit has successfully...

• The mystery of generational differences

  On one hand, we have a new graduate nurse. She grew up in the 1990s, had many educational...

Issue 39, September 28, 2007

• On this day

  Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, FL, in 1971.

• Take our survey about hospital workplace violence

  We've wondered many times about workplace violence policies in hospitals, and a recent query by a...

• Why blending is the way to go

  Classroom lectures allow for face-to-face interaction between learner and educator. E-learning...

Issue 38, September 24, 2007

• On this day

  Don Budge became the first tennis player to win all four of the major titles when he won the U.S...

• On the fast-track to solving the nurse shortage problem

  As the demand for recruitment in nursing increases, many colleges and universities opt for...

• Nurse retention through meditation

  There’s no doubt that nurses are hot--in hot demand, that is. In fact, The Institute for...

Issue 37, September 14, 2007

• On this day

  "Bewitched" premiered on ABC-TV in 1964.

• National scholarship program to increase number of minority nurses

  Last week the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future announced the launch of a new...

• How HIPAA may improve your public image

  Every time a patient asks a question about HIPAA, your staff members have an obligation to answer...

• Correction

  Editor's Note: Thanks to Laura Hood, RN, BSN, supplemental administrative supervisor at Oakbend...

Issue 36, September 7, 2007

• On this day

  Mac Davis, an actor and country singer/songwriter, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in...

• Iowa school to examine nurses’ impact on fall prevention

  After being awarded a $300,000 grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), an Iowa school...

• What should you ask a job candidate?

  Asking the right questions in interviews can help managers get the answers that will enable them to...

• What should you ask a job candidate?

  Asking the right questions in interviews can help managers get the answers that will enable them to...

Issue 35, August 31, 2007

• On this day

  In 1954, "The Lone Ranger" was heard on radio for the final time after 2,956 episodes over a period...

• AONE kicks off Nurse Manager Fellowship program

  The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is launching a new fellowship program to help...

• To see myself in pictures

  Have you ever seen yourself on-screen and thought, "Is that how I really act?" Often, the best...

Issue 34, August 24, 2007

• On this day

  The Declaration of the Rights of Man was adopted by the French National Assembly in 1789.

• New Pennsylvania facility may carry $700M price tag

  A Pennsylvania hospital is building a new institution on a 10-acre plot, with costs to possibly...

• The right culture change can improve staff retention

  Many skilled nursing facility (SNF) managers suspect that their staff turnover is due to employees...

Issue 33, August 14, 2007

• On this day

  In 1866, it was formally declared by President Andrew Johnson that the Civil War was over. The...

• California center, university partner to bring back former nurses

  Tri-City Medical Center, based in Oceanside, CA in North County, wants to lure former nurses back...

• Drug interactions: Take extra care with children

  With infants and children at a high risk for prescription errors, administration errors, and...

Issue 32, August 9, 2007

• On this day

  In Los Angeles, CA, 1846, the American Flag was raised for the first time.

• Las Vegas school seeks to help foreign nurses adjust

  A Nevada university is developing a curriculum aimed at helping healthcare facilities acclimatize...

• How to start a succession program at your facility

  Succession programs have shown their benefits, but you might be wondering the best way to get one...

Issue 31, August 2, 2007

• On this day

  In 1981, firefighters in Indianapolis, IN, answered a false alarm. When they returned to their...

• Texas school to offer nursing program

  A Texas university is planning to kick off a new nursing program next year.

• Critical thinking and patient assessments

  An important component of the assessment process is reassessment. After any intervention, it is...

Issue 30, July 25, 2007

• On this day

  In 1965, President Johnson signed into law the Social Security Act, establishing Medicare and...

• IL officials highlight nursing shortage

  The nursing workforce shortage has become a central topic in Illinois, according to Dean Martinez...

• Is it worth investing in concierge services?

  As concierge services are becoming more prevalent at facilities nationwide, nurse managers are...

• Are concierge services worth the investment?

  As concierge services are becoming more prevalent at facilities nationwide, nurse managers are...

Issue 29, July 20, 2007

• On this day

  The ice cream cone was invented in 1904 by Charles E. Menches during the Louisiana Purchase...

• Use a test about ice cream to help treat your patients

  Health literacy is often difficult to gauge, but now hospitals have a new assessment tool to aid...

Issue 28, July 13, 2007

• On this day

  In 1969, Apollo 11 blasted off from Cape Kennedy, FL, and began the first manned mission to land on...

• Focus on patient satisfaction to see ratings rise

  Nurse managers who want to make sure that their hospitals get glowing reviews when patient...

Issue 27, July 6, 2007

• On this day

  In 1776, the American Declaration of Independence was read aloud to George Washington’s...

• Clear up confusion over paper record retention

  As more organizations choose to store patient charts electronically, the question arises of what to...

Issue 26, June 29, 2007

• On this day

  In 1937, American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart disappeared in the Pacific Ocean during an...

• Targeting high-risk patients can yield infection control benefits

  Screening every patient who comes through your doors for multidrug-resistant organisms can be a...

Issue 25, June 22, 2007

• On this day

  North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950, initiating the Korean War.

• Investing in critical thinking skills pays retention dividends

  New graduates entering the nursing world may breathe a sigh of relief that classes are done. But...

Issue 24, June 18, 2007

• On this day

  Aviator Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928. She...

• An investment enhances quality care for one community

  By focusing on the needs of patients and nurses, Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs...

Issue 23, June 11, 2007

• On this day

  Capt. James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia in 1770.

• Tips to help new staff nurses communicate with their managers

  Following is an excerpt from HCPro's book Stressed Out About Communication Skills, available in...

Issue 22, June 4, 2007

• On this day

  In 1896, Henry Ford took his first car, the Quadricycle, out for a test drive.

• Pennsylvania pioneers mandatory near-miss reporting for hospitals

  Near-miss reporting provides rich information that could potentially reduce adverse events, yet...

Issue 21, May 28, 2007

• On this day

  In 1937 the Golden Gate Bridge opened to vehicular traffic.

• Teaching the difference communication makes

  At Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, nurses are learning how to be comfortable...

Issue 20, May 21, 2007

• On this day

  In 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.

• Strategies to keep nurses injury-free and at the bedside

  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is the nation's largest foundation devoted to improving...

Issue 19, May 14, 2007

• On this day

  The Olympic Games were held in the United States for the first time, in St. Louis, in 1904.

• "Nine Patient Safety Solutions" launched by World Health Organization

  In an effort to curb medical errors and prevent healthcare mistakes, the World Health Organization...

Issue 18, May 7, 2007

• On this day

  The American Medical Association was organized in Philadelphia, PA, in 1847.

• And I think to myself, 'What a wonderful week'

  Every year, when National Nurses Week is observed from May 6--also known as National Nurses...

Issue 17, April 30, 2007

• On this day

  Mr. Potato Head became the first toy advertised on television in 1952.

• Professional models of care promote retention

  Professional models of patient care delivery are constantly changing and improving. Employees in...

Issue 16, April 23, 2007

• On this day

  In 1992, McDonald's opened its first fast-food restaurant in China.

• Managing conflicts and relationships

  The Joint Commission's revised leadership standards emphasize the importance of effective...

Issue 15, April 16, 2007

• On this day

  In 1972, China sent President Nixon two giant pandas as a gift.

• On a mission: Nurses With A Purpose set to spread healthcare around the globe

  It's no secret that nurses have to fight burnout. Balancing heavy patient loads, working with...

Issue 14, April 9, 2007

• On this day

  In 1959, NASA introduced America's first astronauts to the press.

• The six key elements of employee motivation and performance

  As a nurse manager, part of your job is keeping employees motivated and working to the best of...

Issue 13, April 2, 2007

• On this day

  In 1902, the first American theater devoted solely to movies opened in Los Angeles.

• Surveyors focus on environment of care at one facility

  When the time came for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's unannounced five-day Joint...

Issue 12, March 26, 2007

• On this day

  Soap opera "The Young and the Restless" premiered in 1973.

• Managing and understanding multigenerational staff

  Being a nurse manager is a stressful job, and trying to figure out how to successfully manage your...

Issue 11, March 19, 2007

• On this day

  The Nevada state legislature legalized gambling in 1931.

• Kickstart your cultural competency program

  With the diversity of your patient and staff population increasing, having a cultural competency...

Issue 10, March 9, 2007

• On this day

  Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912.

• Small changes can improve patient flow

  A recent survey conducted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and software...

Issue 9, March 5, 2007

• Times flies, but you don't have to

  As a nurse manager, your daily pace can be brutal and time can seem to fly by. You balance the...

• Times flies, but you don't have to

  As a nurse manager, your daily pace can be brutal and time can seem to fly by. You balance the...

• On this day

  The Hula-Hoop was patented in 1963.

Issue 8, February 26, 2007

• Electronic charting: Adapting to emerging technologies

  Technological advances will continue to affect the way we deliver and document care. It is...

• Electronic charting: Adapting to emerging technologies

  Technological advances will continue to affect the way we deliver and document care. It is...

Issue 7, February 19, 2007

• Navigating the transition from staff nurse to manager

  Becoming a manager for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. You will need a whole new...

Issue 6, February 12, 2007

• Preventing five million injuries will require hospital-inspired initiatives

  The Institute for Healthcare Improvement's (IHI) new Five Million Lives campaign's initiatives...

Issue 5, February 5, 2007

• Strategies for successful meetings

  In today's hectic healthcare environment, with short staffing, high acuity, and information...

Issue 4, January 29, 2007

• Plan ahead for pandemic prevention

  The threat of an influenza pandemic has raised the ante for healthcare facilities to plan...

Issue 3, January 22, 2007

• 'Call early, call often' campaign for RRT assistance

  Rapid response teams (RRT) have become a major trend in patient care, but gaining staff acceptance...

Issue 2, January 15, 2007

• Improve interviewing and hiring skills

  Although selecting new staff to add to the team is one of the most important roles nurse managers...

Issue 1, January 8, 2007

• Help your facility prepare for unannounced JCAHO surveys

  It sneaks up. It creeps up. Quietly, before you are completely ready, it's there. But...