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… your hands,” your hands are essentially working constantly. With the wealth of information and entertainment at your fingertips, it can seem like you have a phone, tablet, computer or electronic device in your hands almost every minute of the day. You know how easy it is to go down a rabbit hole or get lost reading or watching videos. The portability of these … like desks, tables or armrests. Switch hands frequently to reduce fatigue. Use a hands-free feature on your phone. Switch to a voice-to-text option to rest your fingers, hands and …

… a program that reviewed member registries for their ability to produce complete, accurate and timely data. Annually for the past 20 years, the Nebraska Cancer Registry (State Tumor … Unicameral in 1986 and began collecting cancer data in 1987. The purpose of the registry is to gather data that describe how many Nebraska residents are diagnosed with cancer, what types … create incidence statistics by cancer type, sex, race, age, and county are 100 percent error-free. Less than 2 percent of the case reports in the file are missing meaningful information on …

… a program that reviewed member registries for their ability to produce complete, accurate and timely data. Annually for the past 22 years, the Nebraska Cancer Registry (State Tumor … Unicameral in 1986 and began collecting cancer data in 1987. The purpose of the registry is to gather data that describe how many Nebraska residents are diagnosed with cancer, what types … to create incidence statistics by cancer type, sex, race, age and county are 100 percent error-free. Less than 2 percent of the case reports in the file are missing meaningful information on …

… up to 100,000 times a day, all the while pumping nearly 2,000 gallons of blood to vital organs and tissues in the body via 60,000 miles of blood vessels. When the heart is functioning in perfect rhythm, the human body is performing at a very high level. But when … fibrillation (AFib) – a heart arrhythmia condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly and often times too quickly or too slowly.    When this occurs, the normal beating in the upper …

… a Survivor In 1995, at the age of 37, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was fairly young. And while I’ve had many patients who dealt with a breast cancer diagnosis, it was during my own … I learned what it meant to be a cancer survivor.  It’s through those eyes – as both a provider and a survivor – that I work tirelessly to help women understand their own breast health.   Know … groups have evolved different guidelines for preventative care based on research they feel is important. And while those are steps in a positive direction, it has become really confusing …

… registered nurses. Three of those nurses were asked why they chose nursing as their profession and what continues to motivate them to do their jobs. Each one traveled a unique path and chose a different nursing focus. All agree on this: It takes compassion, teamwork and skill … In the midst of a medical crisis in a cardiac patient’s hospital room, Chris Harris, BSN, RN, is always drawn toward the patient's children.   “It’s probably because I wish someone would have …

…   Albertha Schmid and her mother, Sue Dawson Last Thanksgiving was anything but happy for Albertha Schmid and her family. Albertha’s mother, Sue Dawson, had suffered a stroke caused by atrial … for The DAISY Award , which recognizes nurses for extraordinary skill and compassion.  “Amber is humble, level-headed and authentic. It is obvious that her patients are her top priority,” …

… cause you the most stress. Do you feel taken advantage of? Even violated? Are the dynamics and expectations not quite right? You may be experiencing challenges due to enmeshed or rigid … of us, formed through factors such as beliefs, attitudes, social learning, past relationships and environmental contexts. They’re healthy ways to insulate ourselves from emotional or physical … based on environment, social situations, relationships and other factors. That flexibility is normal and healthy. Here’s what’s not: Soft boundaries can make you subject to psychological …

… Because of a birth defect, the 48-year-old mother of two has been dealing with pacemakers and heart procedures for the past 16 years. After her most recent surgery to replace a pacemaker, she was mentally and physically drained. “I just felt like I was going to die,” the Council Bluffs woman said. “I … here.” The relationships don’t end when the visits do. “The one thing we always tell everybody is that just because they're done, it doesn't mean that we don't care,” Malcom said. “If they …

… Jodie Feltner, could see better while wearing glasses, but the pair she had was quite damaged and barely stayed on her face. Jodie didn’t have a different pair with her and said she would … was brief, Wahl was impacted by her actions. “I don’t know how to get her some brownie points, but I’ve never met a nurse that would do that,” Wahl said. “I’m really impressed with people who do stuff like that.” Individualized care is something that Vorthmann strives to achieve with each of her patients. “I always think of my …