Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses articles from October 2000

Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses archives from October 2000

Another Perspective on Child Advocacy.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The term child advocacy has come to denote adult actions taken on behalf of children. Adult advocacy for children is predicated on the fact that minor children require sponsorship from those who have a vote and the ability to attract the...

The Advocate.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... On behalf of the SPN Public Policy Committee I want to congratulate you on the article on advocacy in the recent SPN Journal. We need to keep these issues in the forefront of discussions with pediatric nurses. Who better to speak on behalf of...

Insights on Immunizations From Caregivers of Children Receiving Medicaid-Funded Services.
October 1, 2000... ISSUES AND PURPOSE. Despite numerous programs aimed at improving immunization rates among American children, under-immunization remains a significant problem. This study was conducted to gain insight into parents'/guardians' knowledge and...

"Love Is All You Need"? Student Nurses' Interest in Working With Children.
October 1, 2000... ISSUES AND PURPOSE. To investigate the impact of comprehensive nursing education on the future career interests of undergraduate nursing students, with particular emphasis on attitudes toward working with children. DESIGN AND METHODS....

Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction: Pediatric Case Presentations and Review of the Literature.
October 1, 2000... ISSUES AND PURPOSE. Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP) is a rare condition characterized by small bowel dysmotility. Its effects are severe and disabling in pediatric clients. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of...

The Healthcare Needs of Children in Foster Care.
October 1, 2000... Ask the Expert provides research-based answers to practice questions submitted by JSPN readers. Question: I feel as if the foster children referred to our practice sometimes have gotten lost in the system and have not received the...

Benchmarking: What's in It for Nurses?
October 1, 2000... Scientific Inquiry provides a forum to facilitate the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice, presents informed practice based on available data, and innovates new practices through research and experimental learning. ...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... * In the April/June 2000 issue of JSPN (vol 5, #2), Robert Slaughter's affiliation was incorrect. He is Director of the Office of Research, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA. * In the July/September 2000...

Update From the Clinical Practice Committee.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... A subgroup from the Clinical Practice Committee has been very busy in the 2 months following the National Conference. There are three documents under review for possible publication: "Children and Families: Partners in Asthma Care,"...