{"title":"The hidden crime: human trafficking.","authors":"Kristen J Clause, Kate Byrnes Lawler","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As the primary contact in the health care system, nurses can play a role in combating this crime and assisting the victims. Assessment for abuse, neglect, trauma, recurrent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and fear of a controlling partner is critical. Following up on \"red flags\" and understanding methods of safe questioning can make the difference between slavery and recovery for victims. Nurses must also know the professional referrals in their areas once a potential victim has been identified. This may be a very dangerous undertaking and must be handled by experienced personnel. Referrals to forensic nurses or physicians, domestic violence professionals or law enforcement may be indicated. Initially, a nurse may want to consult with the agency social worker for guidance. Human trafficking is a human rights crime. Unfortunately, it is more prevalent in all types of communities than most people suspect. Nurses can be heroes to the victims through understanding of this crime and vigilance in the assessment and care of all people they encounter in their practices. To learn more or to help with this cause, visit the Somaly Mam Foundation at www.somaly.org or the U.S. Department of State at www. state.gov.</p>","PeriodicalId":76716,"journal":{"name":"The Pennsylvania nurse","volume":"68 2","pages":"18-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31683772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Teaching by example: courage, commitment & compassion Diane E. Barag, BS, RNC. Interview by Jennifer Neidig.","authors":"Diane E Barag","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While at work, Diane noticed numbing in her hands and was told to visit the emergency department. After scans, labs and doctor visits, Diane was diagnosed with metaplastic breast cancer, subsequently undergoing 10 rounds of chemo. She returned to work wearing her mask and a wig topped with an Eagles hat. After returning from blood transfusions or recovering from Nulasta, she never complained. Even during troubled times, Diane had her finger on the pulse of her unit--recognizing staff achievements, sitting with struggling families and being emotionally present for all patients. Diane smiles, she makes others laugh ... and while she may not feel well, she is always living. Diane has taught us all to care for our patients in such a real way by sharing her story so transparently with us. Courage--you define it. Commitment--you embody it. Compassion--you live it. You are an extraordinary example of hope, determination and kindness even in the hardest of times. We truly thank her for teaching by example!</p>","PeriodicalId":76716,"journal":{"name":"The Pennsylvania nurse","volume":"68 2","pages":"12-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31683770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Creating a just culture: recalibrating our culture of patient safety.","authors":"Samuel Miranda, Georgine A Olexa","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76716,"journal":{"name":"The Pennsylvania nurse","volume":"68 4","pages":"4-9; quiz 10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40302001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The right to safe, affordable, accessible health care: advanced practice registered nurses.","authors":"Ashley Bear","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76716,"journal":{"name":"The Pennsylvania nurse","volume":"67 4","pages":"4-10; quiz 10-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31349452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Getting to the heart of health insurance exchanges.","authors":"Janet Haebler","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76716,"journal":{"name":"The Pennsylvania nurse","volume":"67 4","pages":"21-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31349457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}