Springer Publishing Wins 10 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Nursing, More Than Any Other Publisher

Springer Publishing takes top honors in the 2011 AJN Book of the Year Awards in nursing, winning 10 awards—more than any other publisher. The awards program is regarded by nurses and authors as the most important designation of excellence in book publishing, and is presented by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN), the oldest and one of the most honored broad-based nursing journals in the world ...

Study examines accuracy of prognostic tools used to predict mortality among older adults

( JAMA and Archives Journals ) A review of 16 prognostic indices used to predict risk of death in older adults in a variety of clinical settings, such as in nursing homes and hospitals, found that there is insufficient evidence to recommend the widespread use of these indices in clinical practice, according to a study in the Jan. 11 issue of JAMA.

How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, Jan. 8

Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.

Program keeps hospice patients and their pets together - StandardNet

Program keeps hospice patients and their pets together StandardNet As a retired psychologist, hospice patient John Joyce understands intellectually how a pet dog can enliven a home. For the past five years, though, Joyce's pet schnoodle, Lucky, has reminded him of a dog's emotional value. and more »

American Journal of Nursing Names Learn to Live Through Cancer a Best Consumer ... - PR Web (press release)

PR Web (press release)

American Journal of Nursing Names Learn to Live Through Cancer a Best Consumer ... PR Web (press release) Mary Jane Massie, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center The American Journal of Nursing has named Learn to Live Through Cancer as a Best Consumer Health Title 2011. Each year the American Journal of Nursing evaluates hundreds of consumer health ... and more »