�Managing children's pain is a crucial role for nurses, however there experience been at odds studies around nurses' pain assessment and treatment responses.
In the July-August 2008 issue of Pediatric Nursing, Ruth A. Griffin and co-authors report results from a national survey of nurses that explored how nurses rated children's painfulness levels and how a good deal analgesia they would recommend.
To hold results, the researcher mailed questionnaires to 700 RNs, with 334 responding. The survey presented three cases and asked the nurses how they would rate each child's pain level, the pane of medication they would recommend and if they would use any nonpharmacologic pain relief methods (external respiration, distraction with music or toys, etc.). The researchers also considered the nurses' backgrounds, such as tier of education, clinical experience and personal experience with intense hurting.
The to the highest degree important finding, according to the authors, was that the nurses evaluated children's pain at the same high levels at which the children reported it. In increase, there was no link between the nurses' backgrounds and the pain treatments they chose. The authors note that the results contrast with previous studies, perhaps because "this study relied on a more representative national sample of nurses than in before work." They recommend continued research because "much clay to be learned about pain management decision made by nurses and other providers."
"Nurse Characteristics and Inferences About Children's Pain"
Ruth A. Griffin, RN; Denise F. Polit, PhD; and Mary W. Byrne, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Pediatric Nursing, July-August 2008
Pediatric Nursing
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Thursday, 4 September 2008
Monday, 25 August 2008
Solange, SoL-AngeL and the Hadley St Dreams
It must be rugged having a famous sister, especially if you want to follow in her footsteps. Sure a well-known surname may open doors, but think of the inevitable comparisons you'd have to wear and the media's constant coverage of any sibling rivalry.
Solange Knowles (sister of Beyonc� has, so you won't find her surname on the cover of her debut album Solo Star or her latest offering, SoL-AngeL and the Hadley St Dreams. And to reinforce the fact that Solange is very much her own woman, she kicks off her new album with a plea to listeners to judge her on her own merits and forget big sis.
Fair enough. But if she wants people to allow her ''starlight shine on its own'' and erase Beyonc� from their minds, maybe it would be better to get on with showing us what she potty do rather of cachexia time on God Given Name, a laid-back electronic soul caterpillar track whose message has the same potency to churn up as J-Lo's Jenny From The Block.
Fortunately things better enormously when Solange gets down to business with the fantastically soulful T.O.N.Y, followed by the retro vibe of Dancing In The Dark, and the 60s-esque pop of IWouldveBeenthe1. Other standout tracks confirm Solange's outspoken stylings ar worth checking out: the infectiously well-being Sandcastle Disco, The Supremes-inspired I Decided and its funky remix by the Freemasons, plus 6 O'Clock Blues produced by Mark Ronson.
Ronson and the Freemasons aren't the only big names on the album either. Solange has really gone to town delivery together a wealth of producing, writing, and recording talent to complement her own including Lamont Dozier, Gnarls Barkley's Cee-Lo Green, Pharrell Williams, Lil Wayne, and Q-Tip.
As well as playing with Motown-esque grooves, Solange makes an digression into ambient electronics on a few tracks. And while Cosmic Journey would be fine if the trip were half the length, Solange is by all odds at her best when putting a modern spin on sounds from the 60s and 70s.
A solid album which you�ll enjoy more with each listening, SoL-AngeL power just have you request, ''Beyonc� who?''.
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Thursday, 7 August 2008
Fashion wrap: Celebrating curves
In this week's fashion wrap celebrities celebrate their curves just actress Bai Ling over again proves wherefore she ends up on all the 'worst dressed' lists.
America Ferrera is a woman world Health Organization knows how to dress her curves.
She turned up to the premiere of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 in a blue tie-dye�strapless dress that was cinched at the waist to show off her hourglass figure to perfection.
She's often criticised for her fashion choices - simply Paula Abdul got it right at the premier of Swing Vote in a drapey gold dress.
The young lead of the film, Madeline Carroll, channelled Vivienne Westwood in her tartan dress -�could this be the parentage of a new fashion 'It' girl?
LeAnn Rimes chose to go casual in ultra-short trunks to usher off her long pins and a cream biased tank as she panax quinquefolius the US national anthem before the MLB baseball game betwixt the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
And heading back up into stuff and nonsense.co.nz's hall of shame this week is repeat wrongdoer Bai Ling.
The kooky actress chose to accessorise her (barely on that point) canary yellow dress with a head full of hair clips and plasters on her knees.
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Sunday, 22 June 2008
Savvas Savva
Artist: Savvas Savva
Genre(s):
Easy Listening
Discography:
Loonscape
Year: 2004
Tracks: 8
Dion sues her architect
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Biber
Artist: Biber
Genre(s):
Classical
Discography:
Harmonia Artificioso-Ariosa - Rare Fruits Council
Year: 1996
Tracks: 39
Biber, Rosenkranz-Sonaten - The Mistery Sonatas, Reinhard Goebel CD2
Year: 1990
Tracks: 8
Biber, Rosenkranz-Sonaten - The Mistery Sonatas, Reinhard Goebel CD1
Year: 1990
Tracks: 8
Sonates pour trompettes, cordes, timbales and continuo - Parley Instruments (Goodman and Holman)
Year: 1985
Tracks: 12
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
OK! Exclusive: Michael Lohan Blogs about "Living Lohan"
Michael Lohan, father of controversial actress Lindsay Lohan, and ex-husband of even more controversial reality star Dina Lohan, continues his exclusive blog on OKmagazine.com, where he provides his unique insight on Living Lohan, the new E! reality series featuring his ex-wife and his youngest daughter, Ali Lohan.
Episode 2: "Burning Down the House," June 1, 2008.
Although I continue to have second thoughts about this blog, I am going to keep my word with OK!. And I'll continue to do so in a respectful way.
To which, I thank, Mr. T, Mr. L, my attorney and friends for their advice.
I will however call it as I see it and speak from my heart, because "the truth", (which in essence is God) is what matters and I don't see a lot of it in this show.
What continues to frustrate me is the deception and hypocrisy. As a matter of fact, just this past week there were reports that Lindsay went to the hospital. My question is, if Dina is soooo worried about FALSE tabloid reports, why is it that her own camp lied about Lindsay being in the hospital to visit a friend, when truthfully, she had an asthma attack?
Is it so bad to say that Lindsay did have an asthma attack?Why not just be HONEST and not lie?
[Ed. Note: It was Lindsay's rep who initially said that the actress was visiting a friend. When OK! spoke to Dina last Friday night, she admitted that her daughter had suffered an asthma attack]
The frustration continues when I see my children surrounded by such unscrupulous people, who would rather party with Dina at a Boulevard Magazine party for Dina as "supermom" (that took place last year), than advise her race immediately home.
Does ego fit in here? To make matters worse, her brain surgeon of a wannabe bodyguard asks, "What the hell are they tawkin' bout?" � Like he can't make sense that the house was on fire!!!!!
Is this how a "bear protects its cubs?"
Frankly, I would have driven or even flown immediately home, as we did on numerous occasions when the kids needed us!
As a matter of fact, while I was attending a Christening this weekend in Rockville Center, NY, I got a call that a guy who I had just gotten into rehab had left and was on his way to LaGuardia aiport.
Without question, Erin and I went to LaGuardia and stopped him from leaving. We bought him all new clothes, since he'd lost his, and by the grace of God and with the help of Southampton Mayor, Mark Epley � who is also the Director of Seafield Center in Westhampton � we were able to get this guy immediately place at his facility. This was for a stranger, so how much more should we do for our own children?!
On a more positive note, I have to say, the mask scene wasn't only suiting, but quite amusing, especially since everyone seems to be wearing one in one way or the other. And although Nana "Sullivan" puts one on, I am waiting for the others to take theirs off!
Speaking of masks, maybe next time Matt Sullivan or Paul Sullivan will appear and reveal themselves!
Until then, or next time, I will continue to hold back on the reins with hope of seeing some daylight.
�Michael
EPISODE 1: "Mommy Will Fix It", MAY 26, 2008
Soooooo, you want a comment on the first episode of Living Lohan?
Well, let's see... If I were to look at things from a wordly perspective, I would probably have a lot to say about exploitation, hypocrisy and even deception � and maybe at a later date, I might just do so.
For now, let's just say I'm still trying to figure out if this show is about managing Ali's career and being a "real" mother, or reading tabloids.
I've had a sneak peek at some future episodes and I will say that some of the people Dina surrounds the kids with still concerns me � again, I can address that when they appear on the show. I just hope Dina takes the high road � like a Lohan would � and rights these wrongs.
If this show is about the being a mother and a manager, the most important thing is to set a good example by instilling positive values, and doing what's right for the kid's sake. Not for our own!
I wish Ali, Cody and Dina the best on the show and pray that they get what they want out of it.
� Michael
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Friday, 30 May 2008
Rhys Meyers the star of new horror
Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers is to star opposite Julianne Moore in a new supernatural horror.
Variety reports that the plot of the film has been kept secret.
Shooting on 'Shelter' will begin in Pittsburgh in late March.
The film will be directed by Swedish duo Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein from a script by 'Identity' writer Michael Cooney.
Variety reports that the plot of the film has been kept secret.
Shooting on 'Shelter' will begin in Pittsburgh in late March.
The film will be directed by Swedish duo Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein from a script by 'Identity' writer Michael Cooney.
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