This is the 3rd installment of A History of Nursing column. We examine the people and events that have impacted nursing across the globe. The first installment can be found here. The second installment can be found here. The brutality of the American Civil…
By Cristina Roy, PT, DPT, NCS Since the first official announcement by Ronald Reagan in 1983, each sitting United States President has celebrated the month of May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Led by a Presidential Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition,…
Diagnosis tracker More than 517.3 million cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been diagnosed worldwide as of Monday evening, including more than 6.2 million deaths. Healthcare officials in the United States have reported more than 83.5 million positive COVID-19 cases and more than 1.02 million…
May 2022 is National Stroke Awareness Month. We’re examining the causes of stroke, highlighting prevention tips, exploring the warning signs, and sharing helpful resources for healthcare professionals caring for stroke patients. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. This adds…
The American Cancer Society (ACS) identifies tobacco use as one of the major risk factors for head and neck cancers, including oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer. Quitting smoking — or any other form of tobacco use — is one way to drastically reduce the…
With warmer weather on the horizon, runners across the country are lacing up their outdoor shoes and trading treadmills for pavement. Over 40 million Americans say they incorporate running as a part of their regular exercise. Of those, 17 million participate in distance races,…
How well would your documentation hold up in the face of litigation? Defensible documentation for nurses may help protect from the threat of malpractice. The recent guilty plea of a Pennsylvania nurse for misdemeanor neglect and tampering with records has once more brought the…
Whether a nurse in the emergency department or a school psychologist, healthcare professionals are often uniquely placed to spot the subtle signs of abuse in children, and use this information to help in preventing child abuse. In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month,…
Diagnosis tracker More than 499.6 million cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been diagnosed worldwide as of Monday evening. This includes more than 6.2 million deaths. Healthcare officials in the United States have reported more than 82.1 million positive COVID-19 cases and more than 1…
Harry, an 86-year-old man admitted to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation after a hip fracture, could be abrasive and belligerent. A previous nursing facility discharged him due to his uncooperative behavior. After speaking with his son, the staff learned that Harry, a WWII…