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Nina MacDonald, BScN, RN, DNC
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| Notes from the Editor | As I start to write the content for the eNews, a thought goes through my mind--"What will I write about this time?" Looking through various resources for information, I always find I have more than enough information to share with others. An extra bonus is that I have learned and become familiar with many new topics and discovered information. I have to admit I enjoy this part of doing the eNews. Unfortunately, my many other commitments impact the time I have to produce the eNews. As the acting editor, I am still looking for a volunteer willing to take on doing the monthly eNews. It is not as onerous as one might think, and it enriches your knowledge base of current nursing affairs. For DNA members who already need to do research as part of their nursing practice or those who love to learn, this is an ideal way to start. My initial involvement in the DNA, other than at annual meetings chairing sessions, was as website and eNews editor. It is an excellent way to get involved in the DNA. The rewards of volunteering are enormous!! I am willing to discuss this with any of you at any time.
Nina MacDonald
Acting editor of the ENews.
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Thought for the Month
| "Always try to do something for the other fellow and you will be agreeably surprised how things come your way -- how many pleasing things are done for you."
~ Claude M. Bristol, American lawyer, lecturer, investment banker and foreign correspondent
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| DNA Survey - Immunology Needs Assessment | |
Dear DNA Members,
Please complete the brief Immunology Survey in anticipation of an exciting new Immunology Symposium that will be presented next spring at the DNA Convention in San Diego! The deadline to respond is September 3, 2010. Thank you for your participation.
Sincerely,
Lakshi Aldredge
President, DNA
Thank you to those who have already completed the survey. |
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Expert Sheds Light on the Way Meaningful Use Affects Nurses
Nurses will become more involved in the
implementation of electronic health records and the collection of quality data
as hospitals work on meeting the requirements of the meaningful use program to
qualify for federal stimulus funding, according to Pat Wise, vice president at
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Nurses also should
actively participate in education programs to familiarize themselves with the
technology involved and ensure that the transition is quick and easy, Wise
said.
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| Articles Available Through Nursingcenter.com | | For DNA members who are still not aware, we are able to access on-line publications and articles at no cost through Wolters Kluwer Health|Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. You must register as a DNA member on the site. The following are articles relating to Dermatology, accessed through the Nursing Center.
1. Clinician Satisfaction with 3M™ Tegaderm™ High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing: An International Assessment
High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing is easy to use, comfortable to wear and promotes an optimal wound environment for low-to-high-exudating wounds as a result of its improved fluid handling properties. The patented spoke design and dressing conformability allow for easy application. Improvements to its fluid handling properties allow the dressing to be less evaporative under low-exudate conditions and yet more evaporative under high-exudate conditions. Clinician satisfaction with the performance of Tegaderm™ High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing was evaluated during clinical use in patient care settings in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK) and Canada.
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2. Earn CME/CE credit by reading this peer-reviewed, continuing education article from Advances in Skin & Wound Care and taking the test.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Clinician's Tool for Early Diagnosis and Treatment
Monica A. Beshara, MSN, RN, NP-C, CWOCN
Bonus Content: Be sure to take advantage of these bonus articles from Advances in Skin & Wound Care. By accessing them through your ENews link, you can read the articles free of charge.
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| News in the Field of Hair Loss | | Scientists Identify a Genetic Basis for Alopecia Areata Researchers report on exciting discoveries that could pave the way to effective therapy for alopecia areata. This common but poorly understood condition can cause permanent, life-altering hair loss in people of all ages, including children.
Topical Treatments Help in Fight Against Female Pattern Hair Loss
The idea of hair loss may be off-putting to both genders alike, but for women, pattern hair loss may be particularly unsettling - and entirely unexpected - despite the fact that as many as 40 percent of American hair loss sufferers are female, according to the American Hair Loss Association.
Latisse Gains Popularity Among Those Seeking Longer, Fuller Lashes
As women become more familiar and comfortable with the idea of a medication that can help give them the kind of lush, long eyelashes they've always wanted, physicians have increasingly found themselves prescribing Latisse (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03 percent, Allergan) and addressing eyelash issues previously dealt with primarily at the cosmetics counter.
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