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CEU
SITES---(CME and CNE)
Those that
are-----Free and Otherwise..........
Go to www.sharedgovernance.org for access to a just released, free continuing education module about shared governance, written by Robert Hess, Forum’s founder, and Diana Swihart, Forum advisory board member.
Please follow me on Twitter as Dr Robert Hess.
Go to www.sharedgovernance.org for access to a just released, free continuing education module about shared governance, written by Robert Hess, Forum’s founder, and Diana Swihart, Forum advisory board member.
Please follow me on Twitter as Dr Robert Hess.
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$34.99 for a full year of CONTACT HOURS
www.nurse.com for CNE offerings.
www.nurse.com for CNE offerings.
Free CEs http://www.myfreece.com/welcome.asp
Postings from the KHN and Human Capital blogs. Article from HealthDay. Free, full-text article and abstract from The New England Journal of Medicine. http://dmanalytics1.com/e3ds/mail_link.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcapsules.kaiserhealthnews.org%2Findex.php%2F2013%2F05%2Fdoctors-nurse-practitioners-disagree-about-expanded-roles-for-nurses%2F&i=61&d=U7548693-0980-4UXV-935U-18060749V09V&e=laregis@aol.com
Analysis from the HHS Health Resources and Services Administration. http://dmanalytics1.com/e3ds/mail_link.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbhpr.hrsa.gov%2Fhealthworkforce%2Freports%2Fnursingworkforce%2Findex.html&i=66&d=U7548693-0980-4UXV-935U-18060749V09V&e=laregis@aol.com
News release. http://dmanalytics1.com/e3ds/mail_link.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aannet.org%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Darticle%26id%3D500%3Aacademy-applauds-senate-confirmation-of-tavenner-as-new-cms-administrator%26catid%3D23%3Apressreleases%26Itemid%3D133&i=67&d=U7548693-0980-4UXV-935U-18060749V09V&e=laregis@aol.com
Article from Kaiser Health News.
News item from the American Nurses Association web site.
News release from Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing.
Posting from the Human Capital blog..
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WEBSITES/ LINKS
Always on the lookout for
interesting websites / links. Please send them to:RNFrankie@AOL.com.
This is an excellent
nursing site, check it out: http://nursingpub.com/
Robert Hess, RN, PhD, FAAN (856) 424-4270 (610) 805-8635 (cell) Founder, Forum for Shared Governance
info@sharedgovernance.org www.sharedgovernance.org
RNs launch a national
safe staffing campaign http://www.1199seiu.org/media/magazine/sept_2007/safe_staffing.cfm
Board Supports Your Right to
Refuse An Unsafe Assignment: Nurse Practice Act cites three conditions for
patient abandonment http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4102/is_200408/ai_n9450263
If you're buying a used car, it
is recommended having a mechanic inspect it first. And screen the car's VIN
through the free database at carfax.com/flood
Rozalfaro's website: http://www.alfaroteachsmart.com/articles.htm
Metric conversion calculators and tables for metric conversions
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Medtronic SynchroMed II and SynchroMed EL Implantable Drug Infusion Pumps – Feed Through Failure and/ or Failure of Priming Bolus Class 1 recall
SynchroMed II and SynchroMed EL Implantable Drug Infusion Pumps
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SynchroMed II and SynchroMed EL Implantable Drug Infusion Pumps
- SynchroMed II, Model 8637 (20 ml or 40 ml reservoir size)
- SynchroMed EL Programmable Pumps, Models 8626, 8626L, 8627, 8627L (10 ml or 18 ml reservoir size)
This recall does not affect Medtronic external insulin pumps for diabetes.
These recalled products were manufactured from May 1998 through June, 2013 and distributed from April 1999 through June 2013.
There are many more device recalls at the above website ....
Methotrexate Sodium, USP Injectable Vials by Sandoz US: Recall - Particulate Matter In Vials
Sandoz is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall to the hospital/user level of two lots of its Methotrexate Sodium, USP, 25 mg/mL, 40 mL vial injectable product in the US, due to the discovery of particulate matter in vials during routine quality examination of retention samples at the manufacturer. Parenteral injection of drug from the affected lots can lead to microembolisation in areas where the particles lodge. Clinical symptoms are not to be expected from these microemboli and Sandoz is not aware of any reports of related adverse events. ...
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm353266.htm
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All Sterile Drug Products Made and Distributed By NuVision Pharmacy Dallas Facility: Recall - Lack Of Sterility Assurance
FDA is alerting health care providers of concerns about a lack of sterility assurance of all sterile drug products made and distributed by NuVision Pharmacy of Dallas, Texas. The FDA is basing this expanded alert on a recent inspection of the NuVision Dallas facility, during which FDA investigators observed poor sterile production practices that raise concerns about a lack of sterility assurance of the company’s sterile drug products. The agency is not aware of any additional adverse event reports associated with other sterile products from NuVision. ... http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm352949.htm
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Compounded Prescription Therapies By Pentec Health Inc.: Recall - Lack Of Sterility Assurance
Pentec Health, Inc. initiated a limited, voluntary recall of in-date nutritional prescriptions for renal patients due to lack of sterility assurance associated with one of its laminar flow hoods used in compounding. Pentec Health has received no reports of injury or illness associated with any of the prescriptions subject to this recall. However, because patients are at increased risk of infection in the event a sterile product is compromised, the pharmacy is recalling any unused product whose beyond-use date has not passed. ...
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm352939.htm
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. EZ Breathe Atomizer: Class 1 Recall - Washer Could Become Dislodged
A Medical Device Recall was issued due to a manufacturing defect which could result in the washer ("Plate A") becoming dislodged from the EZ Breathe Atomizer. If this occurs, users may accidentally swallow the washer or choke on it, which can lead to serious adverse health consequences or death.
The EZ Breathe Atomizer is a device that is intended to spray liquid medication in aerosol form into the air that a person will breathe. Devices were distributed between August 2012 and April 2013.
The
EZ Breathe Atomizer is manufactured by Health & Life Co., LTD and
sold to Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Nephron Pharmaceuticals
Corporation distributes the EZ Breathe Atomizer for sale and use in the
Asthmanefrin Starter Kit.
The
EZ Breathe Atomizer was also sold by Nephron Pharmaceuticals
Corporation as an individual device in a carton labeled EZ Breathe
Atomizer, Model #EZ-100.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm355037.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm355037.htm
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Fresenius Kabi USA notified health professionals of a voluntary recall of one lot – Lot 6103882 – of Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP due to the potential presence of glass particles in the vials. The recalled product is labeled with Product Code 6450 and packaged as 500mg/mL strength in 50mL glass vials (25 vials per tray). The product was shipped in the United States between May 30, 2012 and June 6, 2012 and has an expiration date of October 31, 2014. ... http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm354329.htm
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THOUGHT FOR THE
DAY
"Time
is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have,
and only you can determine how it will be spent.
Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.”
- Carl Sandburg
and only you can determine how it will be spent.
Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.”
- Carl Sandburg
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Answer to Quiz Time:
Correct answer: d. Systemic corticosteroids should be used for long-term control only in patients with the most severe, hard-to-control asthma.
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