Monthly Archives: December 2008

Drug Company Influence in Journal Articles

A recent article on drug company Wyeth and their use of ghost writers to produce favorable journal articles has me asking the question about where we find credible information. Nursing Care Information I have routinely turned to journal articles to … Continue reading

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Winner's Announcement for the Survey Contest

Hi everyone, I’m very excited to be able to give away the iPod touch today!  I wish I could share that prize with all of you. The winner of the iPod Touch is Troy from Missouri. I’ve emailed Troy and … Continue reading

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Simple Nursing Interventions Make Big Differences

Fighting Hospital Based Infections Hospital acquired infection prevention is a primary focus of good nursing care.  As nurses, we make decisions every day that impact the patient’s ability to avoid infections.  Maintaining universal precautions, reviewing and improving nursing care basics … Continue reading

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iPod Touch Give Away Completed

Thanks for Filling Out the Survey! A special thank you to everyone who spent a few minutes filling out the listener survey.  You helped out the Nursing Show by telling us about what you like, how you listen, and what … Continue reading

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Aminoglycosides and Episode 59

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Welcome to Episode 59 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Listen to the show! —- Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (must have iTunes) RSS Feed to subscribe (copy … Continue reading

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No Podcast This Week – Technical Difficulties

Technical Difficulties Tried to record the show this week tonight with technical issues with my rig.  Not sure what the problem is so I will have to bow out and try to get a show out to you early next … Continue reading

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Teach About Agonal Breathing In CPR Assessment

Agonal Breathing from the AHA I got this in from the American Heart Association.  For those of you involved in CPR classes or education and home care for cardiac and elderly patients and their families this is a good email … Continue reading

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Fill Out Nursing Show Listener Survey and You Could Win!

win an iPod Touch – fill out the survey The Nursing Show podcast is conducting a listener survey. We want to be able to give you the information and resources you need.  Fill out the survey and lend a hand. … Continue reading

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Holiday Toxicology Hazards and Myths with Lisa and Episode 58

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Welcome to Episode 58 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Listen to the show! —- Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (must have iTunes installed — it’s free) RSS … Continue reading

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Continental Airlines Takes Advantage of 81 Year Old Customer

Scroll to bottom for updates! I don’t usually go on in this forum about my family and personal life.  This story, however, has bearing on any person caring for a member of the aging population.  The elderly are at constant … Continue reading

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