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J C Hartshorn

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PubMed1992

Impact of epilepsy on quality of life.

Epilepsy is a chronic condition with a profound effect on the quality of life. Health, family life, social, community and civic activities, economics and personal development are the major variables associated with quality of life for the person with epilepsy. In this article, a model describing the relationship between these variables and quality of life is presented. This model organizes a comprehensive nursing approach to the patient with epilepsy. A case study analysis approach is used to help further illustrate interactions among the variables. Nursing interventions based upon analysis of the model are suggested.

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PubMed1989

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.

The angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors are beneficial to hypertensive patients and those experiencing congestive heart failure. These agents appear to have fewer side effects than many other commonly used agents. Nursing interventions include monitoring for individual responses to the drugs and providing adequate education to ensure the patient's compliance with the drug regime.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors↗
PubMed1986

Nursing interventions for anticonvulsant drug interactions.

The management of epilepsy or seizure disorder commonly includes drug therapy. Optimal treatment may involve single-drug regimens, but multiple agents are often required. Although any pharmacological agent can be involved in a drug interaction, anticonvulsants are often implicated. As more drugs are prescribed for the patient, the potential for drug interactions increases. This article reviews the background of anticonvulsant drug interactions, the most common interactions encountered, and nursing interventions useful in monitoring potential interactions. Suggestions for nursing research are given.

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Evaluation of a critical care nursing internship program.

Many hospitals have developed internship programs to assist in the movement of new graduates into the critical care unit. The purpose of this study was to evaluate an existing critical care nurse internship program. Five research questions were developed to guide the evaluation process. Results suggest that the goals of the program were met. Specific weaknesses in preparation of preceptors and knowledge base of interns were identified. High burnout scores were also identified, suggesting that new graduates may find the experience of working in critical care very stressful. Implications for revisions of the existing program and for others involved in similar programs are discussed.

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Characteristics of critical care nursing internship programs.

Development of programs to prepare new graduate nurses to work in critical care units has been a priority for nurse educators for many years. Despite the presence of many such internship programs, little data are available about the characteristics of such programs. Results of this study suggest that the development of internship programs designed to prepare new graduate nurses in critical care nursing continues to be a priority. The standards used by these programs are individualized and are often reflective of the unique needs of the institution. Costs of these programs are quite high. Recommendations for future directions based upon the results of the study are offered.

Clinical Clerkship↗
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A national board for nursing certification.

As late as 1988, the term "certification" had no consistent meaning within nursing. By 1991, eight organizations representing over 120,000 certified nurses had joined together to establish the American Board of Nursing Specialties, a group dedicated to assuring consistent and rigorous standards for certifying nursing specialties. Here's how it happened.

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