Editor
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Nina MacDonald, BScN, RN, DNC
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| Notes from the Editor |
The DNA needs
people with enthusiasm to become involved and help the organization grow to its
full potential. While we are in
difficult economic times, the DNA must
focus on its mission and meet the needs of the members. It is also a
time for our membership, to become involved and participate in making this
great organization a success. As our organization succeeds, so do we as
Dermatology Nurses. We come more visible,
and our voices ring louder in unison to increase the recognition given to our
speciality and our ability to meet our patients' needs. Nurses have always been
the patient advocates and educators! Take time to read our eNews and other
publications to learn what DNA members are accomplishing and to remain current
regarding what is happening both in
Dermatology Nursing and nursing in
general.
Nina MacDonald - acting editor of the ENews.
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Thought for the Month
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"Enthusiasm
is at the bottom of all progress. With it there is accomplishment. Without it
there are only alibis."
--Henry
Ford, American automaker
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What's Happening Within the DNA
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The DNA's name has been added to the Specialty
Nursing Association Global Vision Statement on Care of Older Adults
and the ConsultGeriRN.org vision statement page
(Click on "view a
pdf" to see the updated document).
The Health Policy and Advocacy
Committee (HPAC) continues to monitor tanning device legislation, and DNA members
have been invited to testify as witnesses regarding their experiences related
to skin Cancers. The media has picked up
the message, and, on May 12, 2010, Good Morning America's Sam Champion, weather anchor, had MOHS performed
live on the show from the Juva Cancer Center in New York. He has multiple BCC's and SCC's attributed to sun exposure and exposure to tanning beds, since
most TV performers have tans to enhance their looks. If this in your area of
interest and you are not already connected with our HPAC, I recommend that you
connect with them and become involved.
No Fry Day
This event has occurred recently with the
involvement of many DNA nurses. We would love to hear from the various chapters
regarding how and if you celebrated "No Fry Day." Submit a brief description of your event to
dermnurse@shaw.ca
Smack-a-Mole
On
a similar note, a comment was passed
along to the DNA regarding how useful the Smack-A-Mole game was in teaching
children. It you have not had the opportunity to purchase this fun teaching tool, you may still purchase this inexpensive game and help the DNA at the same time.
Smack-A-Mole is a fun, educational game that
teaches the ABCDE warning signs for Melanoma. Players must select the
"Rogue Moles" in order to earn points and progress through the
levels. The game also includes a "More Info" section with important
skin cancer facts, a review of the ABCDE's, as well as the characteristics of Basal
and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Links to websites will direct players to
additional information about skin cancer prevention. Smack-A-Mole is designed for personal,
educational and professional use. A teaching tool for all ages, it's a
great way to entertain patients in the waiting room of their doctor's
office. Smack-A-Mole would also be very effective at health fairs and
wellness presentations.
Only $5.99! Two dollars from each game purchase will go to The Dermatology Nurses'
Association!
How to Buy:
1. Visit www.silkydragon.com
2. Complete a
secure transaction
3. Download the
game to your computer
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| What's
New in the Field of Nursing
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| Recognize Nurses as
Powerful People
The American Nurses Association (ANA), the largest nursing organization
in the U.S., encourages nurses to show support for the leaders in our
profession by voting for nurses in Modern Healthcare's '100 Most
Powerful People in Healthcare' ranking. Nurses played a key role in the
passage of health reform legislation this year. We helped make history! Getting
nurse leaders included in the "Most Powerful" rankings is an excellent way to
bring much deserved visibility to the nursing profession. Find out how to vote...
OJIN Current Topic-
Delegation
Dilemmas: Standards and Skills for Practice
The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN), the online journal
of the American Nurses Association (ANA), has posted six new articles in the topic, "Delegation Dilemmas: Standards and
Skills for Practice," emphasizing delegation in various practice settings,
using standards as a guide for delegation and the importance of developing
skills in this area.
Click here.
Nurse-run Clinics are the Future of Health Care
Clinics run by nurses and nurse
practitioners could transform health care to improve chronic disease
management, improve patient outcomes and satisfaction and free up physicians
for more complex medical cases. Expanded access to
nursing education and leadership programs to help nurses master the business of
health are needed to achieve this.
Read more.
Louisville 911 Program Routes Low-Priority Calls to Nurses
Louisville Metro Emergency Medical Services
screens low-priority calls and sends them to a nurse or nurse practitioner, who
helps people figure out the most appropriate care. Only emergency systems in
Louisville, Ky., and Richmond, Va., have fully implemented the program, which
is designed to reduce ambulance runs and hospital emergency department use by
non-emergency patients.
Read more.
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| News from the General
Dermatology World
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| Survey: Many Lack Awareness
about UV Light Exposure
A survey by the American Academy of
Dermatology showed only one-third of more than 7,000 respondents knew exposure to ultraviolet A and B rays is not safe for the skin. The survey also
found about half of the survey participants mistakenly thought a base
tan could help protect the skin from sun damage.
Read more.
FDA Clears Ulcer Device from Kinetic
Concepts
Kinetic Concepts has received FDA clearance
for its Vacuum Assisted Closure Therapy system, which is designed to treat
venous leg ulcers. The company said the device also can be used for the
treatment of pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
Read more.
FDA Warns Advanced Sterilization About Problems in Certain Sterilizers
Advanced Sterilization Products, a part of
Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon unit, has received a warning letter from the
FDA following consumer complaints regarding Sterrad and other sterilization
devices.
Read more.
FDA Approves Painkilling Nasal Spray
from Roxro Pharma
The FDA approved Roxro Pharma's Sprix nasal
spray to treat acute moderate to moderately severe pain. Sprix is a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug containing ketorolac tromethamine.
Read more.
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