Search Results for "Guideline"

How to Use ASTHMA IQ

March 15th, 2010 by admin | 0

ASTHMA IQ is divided into 2 sections: Patient Management and Practice Management. You can switch between Patient Management and Practice Management by clicking the buttons at the top of the ASTHMA IQ screen. This document describes how to use the features of both the Patient Management and Practice Management sections.
Patient Management
The main functions of Patient [...]

Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma

March 15th, 2010 by admin | 0

More than 22 million Americans have asthma, and it is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood, affecting an estimated 6 million children. The burden of asthma affects the patients, their families, and society in terms of lost work and school, lessened quality of life, and avoidable emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and [...]

Food allergy: a practice parameter

March 13th, 2010 by admin | 0

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Preface S1
II. Glossary S2
III. Executive Summary S3
IV. Summary Statements S6
V. Classification of Major Food Allergens and Clinical Implications S11
VI. Mucosal Immune Responses Induced by Foods S12
VII. The Clinical Spectrum of Food Allergy S15
VIII. Algorithm and Annotations S18
IX. Prevalence and Epidemiology S21
X. Natural History of Food Allergy S22
XI. Risk Factors and Prevention of [...]

ARMY NURSE CORPS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION

March 9th, 2010 by admin | 0

In 1976, a group of retired Army Nurse Corps Officers expressed their desire to continue the camaraderie and close ties of the Army Nurse Corps in retired life and to establish a means of communication by, for and about Army nurses. The Retired Army Nurse Corps Association (RANCA) emerged and was incorporated in 1977. In [...]

Are you the 2010 UCSD Nurse of the Year? Please Tell Us Your Story!

March 8th, 2010 by admin | 0

At the UCSD Medical Center we want to recognize as many of our wonderful nurses as possible. As we move forward on our Journey to Nursing Excellence, we want to hear your story about how you are accomplishing excellence in your practice. Please take the time to complete the one page application and share with [...]

UHC/AACN Nurse Residency Program Product Offering

March 5th, 2010 by admin | 0

Organizations that purchase the program will receive:
Electronic and hard-copy versions of the UHC/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ (NRP) curriculum, which includes content outlines, reference and resource lists, case studies, and other related resources such as implementation guidelines. The electronic files allow organizations to customize content and incorporate site-specific policies and procedures.
Updated curriculum content, which is assessed [...]

Shadow a Nurse Information and Guidelines

March 2nd, 2010 by admin | 0

At Rush University Medical Center, we are passionate about nursing. In order to promote and encourage others to pursue careers in nursing and help students develop a deeper understanding of the nursing profession, we have developed a “Shadow a Nurse” program. This program is where potential nursing candidates are given an opportunity to observe and [...]

Nurse developments in neuroendocrine tumour management

February 23rd, 2010 by admin | 0

Nurse developments in the management of neuroendocrine tumours have changed significantly over the past three years. At the Royal Free Hospital we set up the nurse specialist role due to the expansion of patients being referred to the specialist unit, and the obvious need for a nursing input into their care. The nurse specialist can [...]

HOME HEALTHCARE NURSE

February 22nd, 2010 by admin | 0

The following information will help you prepare and submit a manuscript to Home Healthcare Nurse (HHN). The journal publishes articles applicable to home health and hospice operations, practice and management. HHN is the official clinical practice journal for the Visiting Nurse Association of American (VNAA) and the Home Healthcare Nurses Association.
As a peer-reviewed applied journal, [...]

REFER A NURSE TO DUKE AND EARN $5,000!

February 20th, 2010 by admin | 0

Help build our winning team by referring an experienced Registered Nurse to work in the Duke University Health System.
You must be an eligible Duke employee
You must submit this form before an offer is made to the candidate
The referred nurse must have a minimum of twelve (12) months RN experience
The referred nurse must take an eligible [...]