{"title":"Entitlement: what it is and what to do about it.","authors":"P Muller-Smith","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Entitlement is a mind-set that has identifiable characteristics from both organizational and staff perspectives. It is a way of functioning that can no longer be tolerated in a world that is placing increasing demands for productivity on already constrained resources. Moving from an entitlement mind-set toward an earning mind-set may be management's work for the 1990's.</p>","PeriodicalId":77223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of post anesthesia nursing","volume":"9 6","pages":"375-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18709687","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":"Care of the patient after endoscopic thoracotomy.","authors":"A D Holcomb","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The care of the patient after endoscopic thoracotomy is discussed. A definition of endoscopic thoracotomy, its advantages and disadvantages, and a brief description of the surgical procedure are presented. PACU care of the patient is reviewed and potential complications are identified.</p>","PeriodicalId":77223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of post anesthesia nursing","volume":"9 6","pages":"350-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18709682","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":"Phase III recovery: referral options in postoperative discharge planning.","authors":"M C Redmond","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Most ambulatory surgery patients can be discharged home after phase I and II recovery. The term sometimes used to identify this postdischarge period of recuperation is phase III recovery. For a variety of reasons, some patients cannot go home without some type of assisted care in phase III recovery. Referral options in postdischarge planning are rapidly expanding to meet the changing needs of patients and families. Perioperative nurses must be aware of those needs and the community services available to meet them. By being knowledgeable and referring patients to appropriate assisted care services, nurses can help facilitate the recovery of patients while alleviating patient and family anxiety and reducing health care costs.</p>","PeriodicalId":77223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of post anesthesia nursing","volume":"9 6","pages":"353-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18709683","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":"Put first things first.","authors":"J Bauer","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":77223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of post anesthesia nursing","volume":"9 6","pages":"393-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18709689","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":"Reading research critically: statistical significance.","authors":"M Giuffre","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Statistical significance pertains to the probability that a finding of difference between two groups in a study has occurred by chance. Unfortunately, statistical significance often is confused with significance. This article discusses the meaning of statistical significance, how it differs from significance, and when it can be misleading.</p>","PeriodicalId":77223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of post anesthesia nursing","volume":"9 6","pages":"371-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18709686","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":"Challenges met.","authors":"S A Goodwin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":77223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of post anesthesia nursing","volume":"9 5","pages":"273"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18809822","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":"Black holes and the chocolate cake concept.","authors":"A Allen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The force of black holes in the universe is compared with the intense gravitational fields that we must navigate in our personal galaxy. Stressed by the many demands of home, work, and community, we are in danger of slipping into the black holes present in every aspect of our lives. The Chocolate Cake Concept is offered as a means of avoiding the black holes by breaking down barriers that influence our attitudes.</p>","PeriodicalId":77223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of post anesthesia nursing","volume":"9 5","pages":"311-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18809832","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":"Begin with the end in mind.","authors":"J Bauer","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":77223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of post anesthesia nursing","volume":"9 5","pages":"331-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18809833","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":"Postanesthesia care of the pallidotomy patient.","authors":"K Parr-Day","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The pallidotomy patient presents a challenge in the PACU. The PACU nurse should be knowledgeable about the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease and the medications used to treat it. Prevention of postoperative complications depends on the PACU nurse's collection of baseline data and development of ongoing assessment. As the population ages, it is conceivable that pallidotomies may be performed on a more frequent basis. The PACU nurse has the opportunity to improve the outcomes for this specific population of patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":77223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of post anesthesia nursing","volume":"9 5","pages":"274-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18809824","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":"Parents' perceptions of the stressors of pediatric ambulatory surgery.","authors":"R M Maligalig","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The economic reality of skyrocketing health care costs has dramatically stimulated the shift from inpatient to outpatient surgery in the last decade. Although the stress of inpatient surgery and hospitalization is well documented in the literature, little has been written about the stressors of families whose children undergo day surgery. This descriptive study explored the perceptions of parents' stressors as their children underwent day surgery. The following categories of parental stressors were identified: intrapersonal, interpersonal, or extrapersonal. Recommendations to minimize the stressors of families are given. Results of the study may guide planning and implementation of nursing practice changes in pediatric ambulatory surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":77223,"journal":{"name":"Journal of post anesthesia nursing","volume":"9 5","pages":"278-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18809825","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}