Articles – Antibiotic resistance 1. Low-Tech bacteria battle By Seppa, Nathan. Science News. 04/10/2014, Vol. 186 Issue 7, p22-26. 5p. Abstract: The article discusses antibiotic resistance. The author argues that in order to prevent resistance in bacteria, such as Clostridium difficile,...

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9 family sun safe tips for summer New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world so protecting ourselves from over-exposure to the sun is an important healthy behaviour – and it needs to start early.  ...

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The NZNO Library has re-opened for 2015 The next newsletter will be published on 27 January 2015   Articles – What to eat over the holiday break (without gaining weight) 1. 9 Smart Seasonal Substitutions Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter. Nov 2009, Vol. 27...

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Stay safe at the beach this summer The beach is New Zealand's favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. The Water Safety Code is a handy way to remember what to do to stay safe in and around the water. Read more: http://www.findabeach.co.nz/besafe/   Articles –...

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Articles – Rosters/Shiftwork 1. The bigger picture By Morgan, Sara. Emergency Nurse. Feb 2014, Vol. 21 Issue 9, p15-15. 1/2p. Abstract: The author talks about emergency department roster management as an art in which competing priorities and complex problems involved must be considered in...

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Articles – International Journal of Nursing Practice, October 2014 1. Bedside nursing handover: Patients' opinions (pages 451–459) By Sai Lu, Debra Kerr and Louise McKinlay International Journal of Nursing Practice, October 2014 Abstract: Within the context of contemporary nursing...

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Articles – Nursing Forum [Journal] 1. A Descriptive Analysis of the Impact of Moral Distress on the Evaluation of Unsatisfactory Nursing Students By  Pratt, Maria; Martin, Lynn; Mohide, Ann; Black, Margaret. Nursing Forum. Oct-Dec 2013, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p231-239. 9p Abstract: The article...

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Articles  Conflict Management 1. Conflict resolution strategies between preceptor and resident-A case-based scenario By Phillips, Holly; Fuller, Patrick D.; May, J. Russell; Johnston, Susan; Pettit, Natasha N. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2/1/2014, Vol. 71 Issue 3, p184-186....

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Articles - Handwashing/Infection Prevention 1. Increasing Hand Washing Compliance With a Simple Visual Cue By Ford, Eric W.; Boyer, Brian T.; Menachemi, Nir; Huerta, Timothy R. American Journal of Public Health. Oct 2014, Vol. 104 Issue 10, p1851-1856. 6p Abstract: We tested the efficacy...

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Articles – Social Media and Nurses 1. Smart nurses thoughtless posts on social media. By Bickhoff, Laurie. Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal. Oct 2014, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p31-31. 1p Abstract: The article discusses how inappropriate posts on social media by nurses is undermining the...

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