PeRRSonalized Nursing

PeRSSonalized Nursing is an aggregator of medical resources for nurses. The "RSS" in the name simply means that all resource categories continually update automatically. You'll find current journals, blogs, news, videos, PowerPoint presentations, lectures, pdfs, links, and so much more. Check back for new content on a regular basis.

In each specialty, there is a tab for each of four areas: Medical journals, Medical Blogs, Medical News and Web 2.0 tools, all brought together by Dr. Bertalan Meskó. Just as this page was built for Nursing, Dr. Meskó has constructed pages for many other medical specialities (including Pediatrics) and specific medical conditions. Access these pages by using the drop-down menus at the top of any PeRSSsonalized Medicine page.

Ready for Research! Writing and Publishing Resources for Nurses

Nursing Writing is a blog written by Dr. Thomas Lawrence Long, associate professor-in-residence in the School of Nursing at the University of Connecticut. "...this site supports scholarly and professional writing, editing, and writing-coaching activities of the school, including reviews of relevant literature, writing tips, and calls for submissions."

The homepage is updated monthly, with mentions of new textbooks, conferences and other topics of interest to nursing researchers. In the Categories column on the left, click on any link to see past postings, such as "Grant Announcements" or "Publishing Tips." And don't miss the Blinks column on the right. Hover over each link to see a live Web preview of these valuable resources. One is featured below: Nurse Author & Editor.

Nurse Author & Editor is a free (after free registration) quarterly online newsletter. "Each issue of Nurse Author & Editor consists of articles offering advice on writing quality manuscripts, avoiding rejection, finding publishing opportunities, editing and reviewing." The emphasis of this publication is on practical tips for nurse researchers and authors.

E-Book on Evidence-Based Patient Safety for Nurses now available free

The following book is now available from NCBI (home of PubMed) on the NCBI Bookshelf:

Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses

Hughes, Ronda G., editor

Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2008

To browse the entire NCBI bookshelf, visit this link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/.
Books are listed alphabetically.

Nurses' attitudes towards research

Check out the blog "Evidence based confessions of a student nurse" (below on the left) from BMJ Group blogs. Lots of recent entries on nurses' attitudes to research and evidence-based medicine that this group may find useful as we explore how to increase participation in nursing research at CHP.

Use MeSH Database to Find Labels to Describe Each Post

The MeSH Database in PubMed is a handy resource for looking up controlled vocabulary terms for indexing the articles and other items posted in this blog. Use the link provided under HSLS Resources.

By labeling each post, we create an index: Just click on any of the hyperlinked labels to generate a page of all articles with the same label.

Organizational readiness for evidence-based practice

Gale BV, Schaffer MA.
J Nurs Adm. 2009 Feb;39(2):91-7.
PMID: 19190426

"This study explored factors that affect the adoption or rejection of evidence-based practice (EBP) changes and differences in nurse manager and staff nurse perceptions about those factors..."

Implementing evidence-based nursing practice in a pediatric hospital

Hockenberry M, Wilson D, Barrera P.
Pediatr Nurs. 2006 Jul-Aug;32(4):371-7. Review.
PMID: 16927731

"A commonly stated reason for dissatisfaction among nurses is that their input regarding patient care and suggestions for improvement in the workplace environment are not solicited or recognized. Nurses can have an active voice in their practice by using the five steps for implementing EBP and being involved in the process of EBP within the work setting. Pediatric nurses have the unique opportunity to become empowered and make a significant difference in their patients' and family's lives by continually asking questions about treatments and care..."