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 HomeHelp   Respiratory IllnessUnwelcome ReturnFormer foe pertussis on the rise againBy Barbara Barzoloski-O’Connor, RN, MSNNovember 1, 2004 Print ArticleReply to ArticleE-Mail...

Piercingthe skin

 Body art, especially tattoos and piercings, does more than make a fashion statement—it brings with it increased risk...

Nurses and burnoutWhat you can do to prevent it

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By Valerie J. Nelson

Do you remember why...

 Critical challengeFaced with job stress exacerbated by the shortage, specialty nurses–particulary critical care RNs–keep their focus    An American Hospital Association report...

 Healing touchPractitioners of Reiki harness human energy to restore body's balance Reiki, an ancient healing technique is based on the idea...

 Smoke signalsCalifornia's anti-tobacco campaign sees fewer deaths by lung and bronchial cancer    Many nurses are motivated to participate in smoking cessation...