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The article discusses the author's claim that the implementation of innovative ideas and programs at U.S. public libraries is helping library patrons find reliable wellness information and health-related aid as of 2016, and it mentions an open access movement and health literacy in America. Library nurses in places such as Arizona are examined, along with health care collaborations involving libraries in Sale Lake County, Utah and South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Mahdi Karim, a technician at Fabco-Air, used his income to support his daughter's education. Despite initially not wanting to go to college himself, Karim paid for his daughter's nursing college and encouraged her to pursue higher degrees. A note from a nurse practitioner inspired Bridget to continue her studies, and she eventually became a nurse practitioner and then a medical doctor. Karim is proud of his daughter's achievements and his role in helping her reach her goals. [Extracted from the article]

Alternatively, companies can make prefilled syringes available without an affixed needle, so that a safety needle can be placed on the syringe before use. The needles on romosozumab syringes lack a safety device; they are not retractable or even removable, so the nurse was unable to change the needle to one that has a safety guard. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers news briefs related to libraries and information industry. Topics mentioned include the redesigning of WorldCat.org by OCLC which showcases all formats of library resources and highlights materials researchers need; the partnership between Yewno and Sirsi Dynix to integrate Yewno Disambiguate and Yewno Relate Search Technology, and a massive investment by ITHAKA in the Hypothesis Open Annotation Service.

The article discusses worldwide studies which show that nurses and other allied health care professionals (AHP) can ably deliver intravitreal steroid implants in a cleanroom setting to reduce patient waiting times as of 2021. Topics covered include barriers to nurse-led steroid injections, and patient satisfaction with the nurse-led service which entails minimal costs in nurse training. Also noted is the move's enabling of clinicians to perform other tasks.

The article reports on side effects, including dysphagia, which are often seen in patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer as a result of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. A discussion of the role that a collaboration between nursing and speech-language professionals and an oncology nurse coordinator plays in the management of side effects linked to cancer treatment and in the prevention of chronic dysphagia is presented.

Provides information on several factors affecting opportunities in various occupations in the U.S. as part of an increase in diversity in the workplace, as of June 2004. Registered nurses; Teachers; Lawyers.

The article states that the Pima County Public Library in Arizona hired the first library nurse in the U.S. to help reduce the need for 911 calls for assistance and mentions that the library was inspired by the San Francisco Public Library in California's hiring of a social worker in 2010.

The author comments on an editorial from "The New York Times," titled "Doctors, Nurses and the Paperwork Crisis That Could Unite Them," published in December 2019. Topics covered include the failings of the American healthcare system, the excessive demands for documentation in electronic medical records, and an opportunity for physicians and nurses to unite in addressing these issues.

Nurses, officials, and designers have recently launched a campaign to spur improvements in the design of all hospital buildings in Great Britain. The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment and the Royal College of Nursing published their findings in a report called Healthy Hospitals, which points out the tendency of most hospitals toward design mediocrity, and outlines a new agenda for successful hospital design as a health-care priority. Research among 500 nurses and directors of nursing demonstrates overwhelmingly — and not surprisingly — that a well-designed hospital environment has a positive effect on patient recovery and staff morale.

An interview with Sana Goldberg, a public health advocate, nurse and author of the book "How to Be a Patient" is presented. Goldberg discusses how her experience in working with patients who struggle with the health-care system, why the system has become so hard for patients and their families to access, and some things that patients can or should do that they often do not.

The article focuses on the health care needs of Liberia after the Ebola virus outbreak. It suggests strategies using Ebola-related funding including capacity building by health organizations which have been in the country prior to the outbreak, design for consultations to reach rural areas and utilization of nurses for traditional roles tasked to doctors. It also discusses the need to continue to promote hand washing and hygiene practices even after the outbreak stops.

The article focuses on the benefits offered by the use of a surgical video high-definition technology. The author states that these video helps nurses respond to the needs of the surgeon and the patient. He mentions the digital cameras released by the Red Digital Cinema Camera Co. which provides good image quality and resolution.

Examines the case of a female nurse presented with a complaint of increasing difficulty wearing contact lenses. Itching experienced by the nurse; Increase in the frequency of preservative-free artificial tears; Visual acuity.

The article discusses a court case which determined the liability of the pharmacist and the pharmacy who were not told of a prescription change for a patient, resulting in a transcription error that led to the patient's death. The case has been dismissed for lack of evidence that the defendants had a duty or ability to control the nurse who made the error or had a duty to detect the transcription error the nurse had made.

The article reports on the high number of unqualified nurses working at hospitals and medical facilities in Uganda. Diana Atwine, director of the State House Medicines and Health Services Monitoring Unit (MHSMU), claims that the unqualified nurses lack clear knowledge of diseases and the specific medicine to administer, putting patients at risk. To address the problem, the Health Ministry is staging operations to expose unqualified nurses and target the medical facilities that house them.

The article reports on the problems associated with Boehringer Ingelheim's Catapres-TTS patches. According to the author, some nurses and pharmacists claim that Boehringer does not print the strength of the drug on the patch itself, which creates problems especially if the drug dose delivered using a patch is changed or the patient requires multiple patches. He adds that problems in using Catapres are more common in long-term care settings because it does not contain the name of the drug.

The article focuses on a study which revealed the cost-efficiency and effectiveness of adding an infection control nurse in reducing catheter-associated blood-stream infection (CLABSI) in surgical intensive care unit.

The article reports on the injury management program developed by Little Rock, Arkansas that has improved care for injured employees while saving money. In 2007, Little Rock contracted with Company Nurse to use the company's workers' compensation injury call center in Denver, Colorado. Little Rock employees now call a toll-free hotline to report all work-related injuries. There, a nurse evaluates the injury and refers the employee to the most appropriate medical facility within the city's preferred provider organization.

The article reports that there will be about 587,000 new jobs for registered nurses over the 2006-2016. Specifically, nephrology nurses working with patients who have, or are at risk of having kidney disease, may be provided mostly for the opportunities, as these nephrology nurses helps patients who are undergoing dialysis or have received organ transplants and provide patient care in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, and physicians' offices.

The article focuses on the findings of a study which revealed that nurse-performed prenatal HIV testing has increased uptake by more than 45% in a program conducted in California. The study also found that nurses can perform HIV testing, which could be cost-effective in time of funding reductions to HIV testing programs.

The article discusses a study on risk for asthma published in the July 27, 2007 issue of the "Lancet." According to the study, nurses, printers and woodworkers are more likely to have work-related asthma compared to the average population. The research team found that chemical spills and mixing different cleaning products increase the risk for developing asthma.

Presents information on several forum entries of "Times-Picayune" regarding the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana from August 30, 2005 to September 2, 2005. Existence of dead bodies from gunshots along Jackson Street; Reason behind the decision of doctors at Touro Hospital to barricade themselves; Number of patients and nurses who were trapped in Charity Hospital.

Interviews Kinga Harth, a registered nurse in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, on the books that she reads.

Provides information on the number of online visits to occupational statements featured on the new Occupational Outlook Handbook Web site, as of June 2004. Teachers; Nurses; Lawyers; Social workers.

Presents a graphical representation of annual average job openings due to growth and net replacement needs, projected for 2002 to 2012 in the U.S. Registered nurses; Post secondary teachers; General and operations managers.

Describes a Post-Apocalyptic Nurse uniform which was featured at an exhibit at the Fabric Museum and Workshop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2003. Use of ballistic materials from Honeywell Performance Fibers in the uniform.