Monthly Archives: July 2008

Measuring Patient Temperatures

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Jamie Davis

The June 2008 issue of the journal MEDSURG Nursing has the findings of a study on the variation of different methods of taking a patient’s temperature.  Read the summary article on it here at Medical News Today. The gist of … Continue reading →

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Multiple Sclerosis and Episode 35

Posted on July 18, 2008 by producer
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Acetaminophen Overdoses and Episode 34

Posted on July 11, 2008 by producer
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Welcome to Episode 34 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (must have iTunes installed — it’s free) RSS Feed to subscribe (copy url … Continue reading →

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Complementary Medicine Site

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Jamie Davis

Recently, I have received some requests for a review of complementary medicine practices and research and information on the Nursing Show podcast and blog. This topic area is so broad as to require it’s own series of podcasts. However, I … Continue reading →

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Malignant Hyperthermia

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Jamie Davis

A listener to the show from Australia, Jerry Barrett, sent me this article he had written on an ambulance transport patient and the information he discovered following that call.  It’s a great look at Malignant Hyperthermia for the readers here.  … Continue reading →

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ER Nursing and Episode 33

Posted on July 4, 2008 by producer
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Missouri Midwives Delivered by Court

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Jamie Davis

The Missouri State Supreme Court sided with the state’s trained but unlicensed midwives in removing a lower court’s injunction against a law that would allow these people to assist with home delivery of babies. The lower court ruled based on … Continue reading →

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Home Care Nurses Put on the Miles

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Jamie Davis

Nursing is considered one of the top 5 recession proof careers. Home care nursing may not be as economically viable based on the price of gas and this article on the number of miles driven by the average home care … Continue reading →

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Transport Money Killing Flight Nurses

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Jamie Davis

With the death toll from air ambulance crashes nearing record numbers (16 so far in 2008, 2 short of the record of 18), I have to wonder when the FAA or other agency is going to wake up and realize … Continue reading →

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