The magnet process and the perceived work environment of nurses

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A cross-sectional survey of critical care nurses is carried out by the Perceived Nursing Work Environment (PNWE) to compare the differences between characteristics of hospitals and nurses from magnet certification, nonmagnet hospitals and how nurses from these hospitals perceive their work environment. The outcome shows that nurses from magnet hospitals had a positive perception of nursing competence in their work environment.

United Kingdom, Surveys, Work environment, Intensive care nursing

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Factors which influence Latino community members to self-prescribe antibiotics

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The use of antibiotics among the Latinos should be checked as they represent the fastest growing minority population in the United States and they have immigrated from countries in which antibiotics are freely available without prescription. There are major knowledge deficits regarding use of antibiotics as informants reported taking antibiotics for pain or other conditions as well as for symptoms of infection.

United States, Health aspects, Usage, Antibiotics, Latin Americans

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Predictors of infectious disease symptoms in inner city households

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A study is conducted to determine the incidence and predictors of infectious disease symptoms over a 48-week period in inner city households. The results demand further studies on potential role of bottled water in infections and a renewed appreciation of the potential protective role of laundry practices such as using bleach and hot water.

Science & research, Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing, Bottled Water, Bottled Water Manufacturing, Bottled and canned soft drinks, New York, Other Washing Products, Research, Diagnosis, Diseases, Communicable diseases, Bottled drinking water, Laundry products, Drinking water, Bottled

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