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L C Hadaway
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State boards of nursing and issues of advanced practice.
Technological advances in today's health care arena and the evolution of the nursing profession have resulted in many questions about scope-of-practice issues. These questions are of a legal nature and frequently must be addressed by the board of nursing in each state. The results of a survey of all state boards of nursing are discussed along with recommendations for the preparation needed to approach a state board of nursing.
State coalition councils. Intravenous nursing involvement.
Many states have developed a nursing organization of a different nature--a coalition of representatives from all specialties within the nursing profession. These coalitions have opened new avenues for coordinated actions among all nursing organizations. The Intravenous Nurses Society's legislative network has opened new doors for opportunity for legislative representatives on the local level. When combined, these two forces can result in many positive changes for the profession of nursing.
An overview of vascular access devices inserted via the antecubital area.
For the past few years, antecubital vascular access devices have gained much acceptance. Many patients have experienced the advantages of having one catheter placed for receiving several weeks of intravenous therapy. Nurses have accepted the responsibility for administering and monitoring these devices. This expanded role, however, requires increased knowledge of anatomy and physiology, sterile insertion techniques, required nursing care, and recognition and treatment of complications.
Evaluation and use of advanced i.v. technology. Part 2: Patient controlled analgesia.
Although many conflicting studies report different results with the use of PCA, it has proven to be a safe and effective alternative to controlling pain in many clinical settings. The patients perception of the care is improved with the feeling of having more control. PCA can also decrease the demand on nursing time required by the P.R.N. I.M. injections, allowing time to deal with other aspects of the patients care. The use of PCA does place greater responsibility on the I.V. nurse to maintain the integrity of the system and prevent I.V.-related complications.
Evaluation and use of advanced i.v. technology. Part 1: Central venous access devices.
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Immunosuppressive treatment of multiple sclerosis.
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