Nurse-Led Evidence-Based Sleep Program Helps Hospitals and New Mothers Keep Babies Safe

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I can remember, when I was pregnant, reading everything I could get my hands on about every mother’s fear—sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). My mother, who followed the norms of her time when I was born, was surprised that my son’s crib was bare—no blankets, pillows, toys, or bumpers. He wore a sleep sack and was placed on his back to sleep until he began to roll over by himself.

To add to what I learned from my preparatory reading, the nurses at the hospital I gave birth in set a standard for how to care for my newborn—explaining the abovementioned safe sleep tips, and much more. After all, nurses are probably a mom’s first stop for this information, helping new mothers navigate the choppy waters of caring for their newborns.

This month’s Cultivating […]

2016-11-21T13:00:48-05:00November 18th, 2016|Nursing, patient safety, pediatrics|11 Comments
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AJN’s February Issue: COPD, Fungal Meningitis Outbreak, SIDs, Nursing Leadership

AJN0213 Cover OnlineAJN’s February issue is now available on our Web site. Here’s a selection of what not to miss.

Last month, we published findings from a quantitative study exploring antiparkinson medication–withholding times during hospitalization and symptom management. This month you can catch part two of this series, which reports on findings from a qualitative study on the perioperative hospitaliza­tion experiences of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Participants’ comments in this study made it clear that the actions of nurses could affect the perioperative experience for better or worse. The article is open access and can earn you 2.1 continuing education (CE) credits.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Our CE feature “COPD Exacerbations” outlines current guidelines and evidence-based recommendations for identifying, assessing, and managing COPD exacerbations. The article is open access and can earn you 2.6 CE credits.

This month we introduce our new series, Perspectives on Leadership, which is coordinated by the American Organization of Nurse Executives. This first article, “Partnering for Change,” describes how one hospital’s nurse leaders and staff worked together to change the way nurses conduct shift report.

Matthews_BillboardEach year in the U.S., more than 4,500 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly. February’s In Our Community article, “Babies Are Still Dying of SIDS,” describes how a nurse’s advocacy and activism resulted in safe-sleep legislation. A podcast […]

2016-11-21T13:08:26-05:00February 1st, 2013|Nursing|0 Comments
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