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Nursing</b></I></div> <div> <A HREF="#is_healthcare_a_risky_business_" TITLE="Volume 2, Issue 2"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Is Healthcare a Risky Business?</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#warning_nursing_can_be_hazardous_to" TITLE="Volume 2, Issue 2"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Warning: Nursing Can Be Hazardous to Your Health</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#violence_against_nurses_a_silent" TITLE="Volume 2, Issue 2"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Violence Against Nurses: A Silent Epidemic</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#the_epidemic_hazards_of_nursing" TITLE="Volume 2, Issue 2"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Epidemic Hazards of 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BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Resource Reviews</b></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="#quick_bits___study_tips" TITLE="Volume 2, Issue 2"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Quick Bits - Study Tips</b></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="208"><div> <A HREF="#site_news" TITLE="Volume 2, Issue 2"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Site News</b></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="200"><div> <A HREF="#nursing_humor" TITLE="Volume 2, Issue 2"><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Nursing Humor</b></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>SPECIAL REPORT:  </b><I><B>Safety Issues in Nursing</b></I></div> <bR> <div> NOTE:  To read the full article, click on the title.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="is_healthcare_a_risky_business_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.nursingworld.org/dlwa/osh/brogers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nursingworld.org/dlwa/osh/bro"><U><B>Is Healthcare a Risky Business?</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>The American Nurse</I></div> <div> Every type of work brings with it risks and health hazards, and the work that nurses and other health care workers do is no exception. Health care workers provide a large array of services with multiple exposures that can result in serious short- and long-term health consequences. <I>The American Nurse</I> takes a look at the top 5 hazards of nursing.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="warning_nursing_can_be_hazardous_to"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://community.nursingspectrum.com/MagazineArticles/article.cfm?AID=87" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://community.nursingspectrum.com/Mag"><U><B>Warning: Nursing Can be Hazardous to Your Health</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>Nursing Spectrum</I></div> <div> Ergonomic injuries and illnesses affect more than 12 of 100 hospital-based nurses and more than 17 of 100 nurses working in nursing homes.  Everyday, an astounding 9,000 healthcare workers sustain a disabling injury on the job.  What can you do to protect your health on the job?</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="violence_against_nurses_a_silent"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.nurseadvocate.org/silentepidemic.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nurseadvocate.org/silentepide"><U><B>Violence Against Nurses: A Silent Epidemic</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>Workplace Violence Prevention Reporter</I></div> <div> According to the landmark 1996 National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health publication Violence in the Workplace, health care workers are assaulted in the workplace more frequently than any other US worker group, including police officers. The average nurse is completely unaware of this. </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="the_epidemic_hazards_of_nursing"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.nursingworld.org/ajn/1998/nov/issu118c.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nursingworld.org/ajn/1998/nov"><U><B>The Epidemic Hazards of Nursing</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>NursingWorld</I></div> <div> Latex allergies, needle sticks, back injuries, workplace violence - these are all serious concerns for nurses in the workplace.  <I>NursingWorld</I>  reports on these issues and legislative efforts to improve workplace safety.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="needle_stick_risk"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.calnurse.org/cna/news/wp81198.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.calnurse.org/cna/news/wp81198"><U><B>Needle Stick Risk</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>Washington Post</I></div> <div> Hundreds of medical workers become infected with the AIDS or hepatitis viruses from accidental punctures each year.  Learn what you need to do to protect yourself and what happens when the unthinkable occurs.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>CAREER PROFILES</b></div> <bR> <div> NOTE:  To read the full article, click on the title</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="from_trauma_to_trial_exploring_the"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.nursezone.com/stories/SpotlightOnNurses.asp?articleID=7831&page=Feature+Stories&profile=Spotlight+on+nurses&headline=From+Trauma+to+Trial%3A+Exploring+the+Varied+Roles+of+the+Forensic+Nurse" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nursezone.com/stories/Spotlig"><U><B>From Trauma to Trial: Exploring the Varied Roles of the Forensic Nurse</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>NurseZone.com</I></div> <div> A forensic nurse is a registered nurse who applies forensic principals to existing nursing science in the care of victims and perpetrators of interpersonal violence (IPV). Take a look at the varied roles of the forensic nurse in this great NurseZone.com article!</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="new_graduates___fear_not_the_icu"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://community.nursingspectrum.com/MagazineArticles/article.cfm?AID=892" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://community.nursingspectrum.com/Mag"><U><B>New Graduates - Fear Not the ICU</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>Nursing Spectrum</I></div> <div> Are you thinking about working in the ICU, but not sure if you are ready for it?  This article encourages new grads to consider ICU, and offers ways to determine if you have what it takes.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="race_against_time_transplant_nursing"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.nurseweek.com/news/features/01-11/donor.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nurseweek.com/news/features/0"><U><B>Race Against Time: Transplant Nursing</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>NurseWeek</I></div> <div> Every minute counts for nurses who coordinate organ transplants.  This article takes a look at what transplant nurses do, and what a typical day is like.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>FEATURED ARTICLES</b></div> <bR> <div> NOTE:  To read the full article, click on the title</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="improving_your_ability_to_think"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://nsweb.nursingspectrum.com/ce/ce168.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://nsweb.nursingspectrum.com/ce/ce16"><U><B>Improving Your Ability to Think Critically</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>NursingSpectrum</I></div> <div> This fantastic article by Rosalinda Alfaro-LeFevre, RN, MSN, defines critical thinking and offers concrete strategies to improve clinical judgement and problem solving skills.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="interpretation_of_lab_values"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.pathit.com/pathit/labprfaq.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.pathit.com/pathit/labprfaq.ht"><U><B>Interpretation of Lab Values</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>Pathlt Publications</I></div> <div> This is a great reference site for interpreting abnormal lab values.  Included are explanations and conditions causing abnormal values for sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2 content, anion gap, glucose, urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, inorganic phosphorus, calcium, bilirubin, iron, albumin, cholesterol, triglycerides, WBC, RBC and more.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="the_rale_repository"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.rale.ca/Repository.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rale.ca/Repository.htm"><U><B>The RALE Repository</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>Medi-Wave, Inc.</I></div> <div> The R.A.L.E. Repository has online digital recordings of respiratory sounds in health and disease playable in .wav and Real Audio formats.  This computer aided instruction on respiratory sounds is designed for students and educators, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and anyone who uses a stethoscope.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="beginner_s_research_guide_for_nurses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.nyu.edu/library/bobst/info/instruct/Nursing/beginners.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nyu.edu/library/bobst/info/in"><U><B>Beginner's Research Guide for Nurses</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>New York University</I></div> <div> Searching the literature is a skill that nurses need for many reasons. Whether to answer a clinical question, to gather background information on a topic, to meet a grant deadline or write a research paper, nurses and nursing students need to understand how information is arranged before they can locate, evaluate, and apply the knowledge gained. This online beginner's guide will get show you how it's done!</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="nursing_theory_page"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.ualberta.ca/~jrnorris/nt/theory.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ualberta.ca/~jrnorris/nt/theo"><U><B>Nursing Theories</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>University of Alberta</I></div> <div> The Nursing Theory Page offers a comprehensive listing of online resources for information on 21 nursing theorists (Neuman, Orem, Rogers, etc.), as well as information on nursing models and mid-range theorists.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="pediatric_advanced_cardiac_life_support"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.netmedicine.com/cyberpt/pals/p1/p1-01.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.netmedicine.com/cyberpt/pals/"><U><B>Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Megacode Simulator</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>NetMedicine</I></div> <div> Here's a fun way to test your knowledge - the online PALS Megacode Simulator gives you a case study and asks you to make a series of decisions to save the patient's life. </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="study_skills_tutorial"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><A HREF="http://www.ulst.ac.uk/library/training/uuonly/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ulst.ac.uk/library/training/u"><U><B>Study Skills Tutorial</b></U></A></div> <div> <I>University of Glasgow</I></div> <div> This tutorial gives an overview of various aspects of Study Skills including Time Management, Note-Taking, Reading Skills, Writing Skills, Giving Presentations, Revision and Exam Techniques. It includes interactive exercises with feedback and a booklist for further reading. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="resource_reviews"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>RESOURCE REVIEWS</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Student Nurse T-Shirts by Allnurse.com</b></div> <div> <I>Review by Stephanie Thibeault, </I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033CC" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://kcsun3.tripod.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://kcsun3.tripod.com"><U><I>The Student Nurse Forum</I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Allnurse.com is one of our favorite shops for nursing apparel, security jewelry and scrubs - they have beautiful designs, fantastic customer service and use 100% organic cotton for their clothing.  What's <IMG SRC="951a7890.jpg" border=0 width="167" height="137" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="2">even better is they now have a product line specifically for student nurses.  The first design is available now, with more on the way next month.</div> <bR> <div> Student nurse T-shirts are available in short and long-sleeve versions - I have the long-sleeve shirt and love it!  The design is really sharp and the fabric is soft and comfy as can be.  I can also report that the shirt has not shrunk after repeated washings, nor has the design faded or bled.  It's a great quality shirt and a fun conversation starter.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="953749a0.gif" border=0 width="116" height="154" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="2"></div> <div> Be sure to also check out Allnurse.com's other designs for all nursing specialties and their security jewelry - the ID tag necklaces are beautiful!  We like the security necklaces so much, we're giving one away this month in the new <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033CC" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id229.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Student Nurse Challenge"><U>Student Nurse Challenge</U></A></FONT>! See below for more details.</div> <bR> <div> You've worked hard to become a student nurse - be proud!  Visit<A HREF="http://www.allnurse.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.allnurse.com"><U> </U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033CC" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.allnurse.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.allnurse.com"><U>Allnurse.com</U></A></FONT> to get your student nurse T-shirt, or to browse their complete line of top-quality nursing apparel.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>NursingHands.com</b></div> <div> <I>Review by Stephanie Thibeault, </I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033CC" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://kcsun3.tripod.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://kcsun3.tripod.com"><U><I>The Student Nurse Forum</I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Here's a website you'll definitely want to bookmark!  </FONT><A HREF="http://www.nursinghands.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nursinghands.com"><U>NursingHands.com</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > is a content-rich resource and online nursing community in one.  You could easily spend hours browsing the journal articles, active discussions, and career pages, but the first place to stop is the Student Center.  The Student Center features the popular "Dear Nurse Nancy" column, student nursing articles, financial aid information, NCLEX review, tons of mnemonics, career resources and a drug database.  </FONT><A HREF="http://www.nursinghands.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nursinghands.com"><U>NursingHands.com</U></A> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >also offers an annual $1,000 scholarship essay contest to help students with their educational expenses.</FONT></div> <div> Finally, the Student Center has a variety of online peer groups just for nursing students that you can join for free.  Whether you are an LPN or RN student, a new grad or new to school, young or old - there's a peer group to fit your needs!</div> <bR> <div> Visit the <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033CC" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.nursinghands.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nursinghands.com"><U>NursingHands.com</U></A></FONT> Student Center today - this is a site you will return to again and again!</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="quick_bits___study_tips"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>QUICK BITS - STUDY TIPS</b></div> <bR> <div> This month, The Student Nurse Advisor offers some tips for preparing for the NCLEX:</div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">DO</b> use NCLEX study guides as a learning tool throughout school - it will give you extra help during your classes and will familiarize you with the NCLEX testing style.</div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">DO</b> form a NCLEX study group.  Use practice questions to play a jeopardy-type game - make it fun!</div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">DO </b>take advantage of your school's resources - many schools have their own NCLEX review programs, tutors, and computer-assisted testing simulators.</div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">DON'T</b> psyche yourself out - you've been preparing for the NCLEX since the day you started nursing school - you have all the knowledge you need to pass this exam!  Do what you can to prepare well for the test, but don't let your fears and worries get the best of you - you will do great!</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="site_news"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>SITE NEWS</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Student Nurse Challenge </b></div> <bR> <div> Got the winter blahs?  Feeling like May will never get here?  We know how you feel!  That's why we've decided to start a monthly challenge for student nurses - a great way to perk everyone up and to give away great prizes!  </div> <bR> <div> So what IS the challenge?  To share your nursing school experiences with other student nurses.  We have a collective pool of wisdom and advice here that new students can benefit from.  We're not talking about book smarts; we're talking about the good stuff - things you wish you had known or tips you learned along the way that made nursing school easier or more manageable.  Each month, we will pose a fun discussion topic for sharing (such as, "What's your favorite quick snack to take to school with you?" or "What was your most embarassing moment in clinicals?").  We will post the answers we receive and all participants will be entered in a random drawing for that month.  The winner will receive a free prize.  Sound like fun?  We think so!</div> <bR> <div> This month, we are giving away a really neat ID Tag necklace from Allnurse.com.  Thanks to Kris and all the wonderful folks at <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033CC" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.allnurse.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.allnurse.com"><U>Allnurse.com</U></A></FONT> for this wonderful prize!  The topic for sharing this month is:</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>"What is your best tip for staying organized in clinicals?"</b></div> <div> Visit the <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033CC" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id229.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Student Nurse Challenge"><U>Student Nurse Challenge</U></A></FONT> page to submit your tried-and-true clinical tip and be entered in our first monthly drawing!</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="nursing_humor"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>NURSING HUMOR</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Ways to Have Fun During Clinicals</b></div> <bR> <div> 1. Page yourself over the intercom. (Don't disguise your voice.) </div> <div> 2. Every time someone asks you to do something, ask if they want fries with that. </div> <div> 3. Put decaf in the coffee maker for 3 weeks. Once everyone has gotten over his or her caffeine </div> <div> addictions, switch to espresso. </div> <div> 4. When charting “patients activities”, write “motivated for sexual favors" </div> <div> 5. When giving report, state after each patient; "In accordance with the prophecy." </div> <div> 6. Ask people what sex they are. </div> <div> 7. Send e-mail to the rest of the staff to tell them what you're doing. For example: "If anyone needs </div> <div> me, I'll be in the bathroom.” </div> <div> 8. Put masking tape on the floor of your station in the shape of a corpse. If anyone asks, "That was </div> <div> the last person to ask me for something!"</div> <div> 9. Ask the patients if they're up for a rousing game of "Doc, Doc, Goose!"</div> <div> 10. Run into your patient's room, slide under the bed and say, "If anyone asks, I'm not here!"</div> <bR> <div> Thank you for subscribing to <I><B>The Student Nurse Advisor!</b></I>  We welcome your thoughts always. 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