Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from June 2004

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from June 2004

What we're worth.(nursing pay)(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... Although I think most nurses would agree we are not "in it for the money," the money certainly goes a long way toward attracting nurses to a particular employer, and keeping those nurses employed at the same job. Since nursing is not a...

A prospective study of adherence to glatiramer acetate in individuals with multiple sclerosis.
June 1, 2004... Abstract: The purpose of this prospective study was to investigate whether self-efficacy, hope, level of disability, perceived support, and previous use of an immunomodulatory therapy when measured at the initiation of a therapy can accurately...

Hyponatremia in the patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage.
June 1, 2004... Abstract: Hyponatremia commonly occurs in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Two mechanisms have been proposed as causes: syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone and cerebral salt wasting. Physical examination and...

Factors associated with hospital arrival time for stroke patients.
June 1, 2004... Abstract: Patients who experience a sudden ischemic stroke can benefit from administration of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to reduce the resulting disability, yet few arrive in time to be eligible for tPA administration. The...

Experiences of families in the neurological ICU: a "bedside phenomenon".
June 1, 2004... Abstract: This study explores the experiences of family members of patients with an emergent admission into a neurological intensive care unit. A descriptive, exploratory, multiple-case design was used. Participant observation and...

Preliminary psychometric testing of the Fox Simple Quality-of-Life Scale.
June 1, 2004... Abstract: Although quality of life is extensively defined as subjective and multidimensional with both affective and cognitive components, few instruments capture important dimensions of the construct, and few are both conceptually congruent...

The new adult immunization schedule.(Pharmacology Update)
June 1, 2004... In February 2002 the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice approved the first adult immunization schedule. These recommendations have been accepted by the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Obstetricians and...

NICU--the "I" stands for integrated.(Clinical Corner)(Neuro Integrated Care Unit)
June 1, 2004... Lakewood Hospital has established a Neuro Integrated Care Unit (NICU) for neurosurgical and neuromedical patients. Integrated means multilevel care of the patient who remains in the same room receiving care from the critical care phase through...