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Coadministration of ketamine and magnesium: An integrative review
Objective: The object of this integrative review was to investigate the analgesic benefit and side effect profile of the coadministration of ketamine and magnesium. Secondary goals were to provide an evidence-based ... -
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) reduced missed opportunities
The purpose of this project was to test an evidence-based bundle intervention within a military hospital-based outpatient clinic to improve HPV vaccination rates among military-affiliated females ages 11-26 years. -
Barriers to inquiry about history of sexual assault during initial assessment
History of sexual violence is a pertinent concern when providing comprehensive nursing care. One in three women and one in four men experience sexual violence within their lifetime, leading to a host of adverse health ... -
Implementation interventions for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in public health sexually transmitted infections clinic and related PrEP minority trends
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) effectively reduces the risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. PrEP implementation in public health clinics is suggested for increasing PrEP access; However, it is unclear if ... -
Professional Identity in Nursing: Next steps
Professional Identity in Nursing is a “sense of oneself, and in relationship with others, that is influenced by characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and ... -
NPWH position statement: Systemic racism and implicit bias in women's healthcare
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) is committed to addressing structural racism and implicit bias in meaningful ways that will improve women’s healthcare and reduce health disparities. ... -
Beyond prognosis communication: Exploring the existential dimensions of palliative care conversations with adults with advanced cancer
Communication about prognosis is integral to effective palliative care. However, prognosis communication often entails considering mortality, which can trigger existential questions. We understand very little about how ... -
Oral care practice guidelines for the care-dependent hospitalized adult outside of the intensive care unit setting
Many nurses lack evidence-based knowledge to deliver appropriate oral care, view oral care in the care-dependent patient as a comfort measure, and give it a low clinical priority. An estimated 44%-65% of hospitalized ...
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