| News for the nursing profession
|  |
| |  | |
- Bad behavior common among nurses, doctors, survey finds
A survey by the American College of Physician Executives found more than 97% of respondents reported behavior problems among physicians and nurses. The most common complaints included degrading comments, yelling, cursing, inappropriate jokes and refusal to work with one another. Modern Healthcare (free registration)
(11/4)
     
 | Advance Your Nursing Career
Excelsior College is the nation's largest accredited educator of nurses at a distance. Balance work and family as you advance your career through our Associate, RN-BS, Master's or Post-Master's nursing programs. Designated as an NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, we are ready to help you achieve your career goals. Learn More. |
| Nursing, Health & Medical Science |  | |
|
- Report lists cancer types most affected by obesity
The American Institute for Cancer Research has released a report linking about 100,500 new cancer cases to obesity every year. The report lists breast, endometrial and kidney cancers among the cancer types most strongly linked to extra weight. USA TODAY
(11/5)
- Obesity a risk factor for hospitalization from H1N1 flu
About 58% of people hospitalized for H1N1 influenza are obese, putting obesity on par with pregnancy as a risk factor for flu complications, study data showed. Experts said obese patients often have other health problems, including chronic lung disease, and compromised immune systems. Los Angeles Times
(11/4)
- Nurses raise kidney disease, transplant awareness
Nurses and social workers who held informal gatherings with friends and families of chronic kidney disease patients raised awareness and promoted kidney donations, according to a study done in The Netherlands. Participants said they were better informed about kidney disease and within three months of attending a meeting, in each case, someone from the patient's circle of friends offered to donate a kidney. Medscape (free registration)
(11/4)
- U.S. data show 32% of deaths occur in hospital
U.S. data showed 32% of all deaths in 2007 occurred in a hospital and the top cause of patient death was septicemia. The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality report said the average hospital cost for a patient who died was almost three times as much as for patients discharged alive. ABC News/Reuters
(11/4)
| Trends & Technologies | | |
|
| Work-Life Balance | | |
|
| Legislative Policy & Regulatory News | | |
|
- FDA program to curb medication errors
The FDA plans to better prevent errors in dosing and dispensing of pharmaceuticals through the Safe Use program. As part of the program, the agency released guidance on dosage for makers of over-the-counter drugs that come with droppers or other dosing devices. The Washington Post
(11/4)
, CNN
(11/4)
| ANA News | | |
|
-
Receive an additional 10% off the "Best Available Rate"
Whether you are looking for an upscale hotel, an all-inclusive resort or something more cost-effective, Wyndham Hotel Group has the right hotel for you and at the right price. Call our special member benefits hotline at 877-670-7088 and reserve your room today. Simply give the agent our special discount ID# 20790 at time of booking to receive the discount. Get more information here.
| SmartQuote | | |
|
 | There is no such thing as a great talent without great willpower."
|
| | |
| Advertise |
|
Sales Associate:
Eric Yeager 202.737.5500 x255
|
|
|
| |
|
Read more at SmartBrief.com |
|
A powerful Web site for SmartBrief readers including:
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| | Recent ANA SmartBrief Issues:
- Wednesday, November 04, 2009
- Tuesday, November 03, 2009
- Monday, November 02, 2009
- Friday, October 30, 2009
- Thursday, October 29, 2009
| | | Lead Editor: Kathryn Doherty
Mailing Address:
SmartBrief, Inc.®, 1100 H ST NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 | |
| |
| | | | | The news reported in SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the official
position of the American Nurses Association. | |
| |
|
| © 1999-2009 SmartBrief, Inc.® Legal Information |
|
