Describing yourself on paper is an important marketing tool for the nurse for professional opportunities today. Using a curriculum vitae (CV) serves to best illustrate relevant experiences that a nurse has had toward fulfillment of a professional objective. A readable, truthful, and polished curriculum vitae and cover letter can help nurses present themselves in a very positive manner.

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Compartment syndrome: when it is least expected.

Compartment syndrome, if not identified and acted upon early, will result in irreversible damage to neuromuscular soft tissues. Therefore, orthopaedic nurses must be aware of the risks, signs and symptoms, unusual circumstances, and appropriate medical and nursing interventions with this syndrome. Usually compartment syndrome is considered to occur with fractures of the tibia, the forearm, or in vascular injuries or burns where there is significant edema. Not as common are compartment syndromes that occur after intramedullary nailing, in the thigh or upper arm, or in the presence of fracture blisters. These unexpected compartment syndromes each occurred only once in the author's many years as an orthopaedic clinical nurse specialist at a major trauma center. However, in each case, the situation and actions were significant. Compartment syndrome will be reviewed with supporting current literature. Each scenario will then be analyzed in terms of the particular considerations surrounding the diagnosis, treatment and nursing implications with the compartment syndrome.

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Comparison of blood glucose testing using reagent strips with and without a meter (Chemstrips bG and Dextrostix/Dextrometer).

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[Plans for practice guidelines in geriatrics. The first knowledge bank in geriatric nursing].

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Helping the bereaved.

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Craniofacial abnormalities in animal models of mucopolysaccharidoses I, VI, and VII.

The genetic mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a family of lysosomal storage diseases resulting from the partial catabolism of several glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Depending on the particular enzyme deficient in activity, the MPS syndromes are defined into groups MPS I through VII, with several subgroups for a total of 10 disorders. In humans, clinical features include dysostosis multiplex, hepatosplenomegaly, hypertelorism, macroglossia, hypoplastic and irregularly shaped teeth, hyperplastic lips and gingiva, facial dysmorphia, corneal clouding, and mental retardation. MPS I (alpha-L-iduronidase deficiency) and VI (arylsulfatase B deficiency) have been described in cats, MPS VII (beta-glucuronidase deficiency) in dogs. Biochemically, these syndromes appear the same as their human counterparts and have similar clinical characteristics. All are inherited as autosomal recessive traits. The purpose of this study was to analyze the craniofacial aspects of these diseases in the animal models and compare these data with descriptions of the human syndromes. A total of 28 live animals were examined. Thirty-one skulls prepared from postmortem specimens were measured directly and radiographed. Controls were closely related family members of the same sex and similar age without the disease, clinically or biochemically. The data indicated that, as in the human syndromes, each is distinct, and the skull bones most severely affected are those of endochondral origin.

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Making a difference in the 21st century: are oncology nurses ready?

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New systems: the restructuring of cancer care delivery and economics.

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: To review and discuss the economic and care delivery implications of the healthcare reform currently being debated. DATA SOURCES: Projections are based on synthesis of multiple scholarly, professional, and governmental sources of information. DATA SYNTHESIS: Future projections regarding the hallmarks of healthcare reform (e.g., universal access, fewer payors, rationing of care), changes in practice settings, and novel communications technologies are discussed. CONCLUSIONS: Opportunities for nurses resulting from these changes include roles as resource allocators, cost-benefit analysis, cancer system liaisons, satellite-program builders, and quality-assessment experts. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Changes will challenge nurses to assume multiple responsibilities as clinicians, administrators, educators, and researchers who will need to integrate input from numerous sources to make decisions that take into account competing and contradictory factors.

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