New nursing & healthcare titles from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins (Phil., PA) will begin the publication of two new journals in January 2005, including LPN LPN licensed practical nurse. LPN abbr. licensed practical nurse 2005 for practical nurses, and Journal of Patient Safety. LPN2005 will be published six times a year for practical nurses in any setting. Editorial will include feature articles on the caring of patients with such common diseases as cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease , respiratory diseases Noun 1. respiratory disease - a disease affecting the respiratory system respiratory disorder, respiratory illness adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, wet lung, white lung - acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the , neurological diseases Noun 1. neurological disease - a disorder of the nervous system nervous disorder, neurological disorder disorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; , diabetes and wounds. It will also address continence continence /con·ti·nence/ (kon´tin-ens) the ability to control natural impulses.con´tinent con·ti·nence n. 1. Self-restraint; moderation. 2. , mobility, nutrition, infection and patient safety. An annual subscription costs $23 for individuals and $89 for institutions. Journal of Safety will cover all aspects of patient safety, including care transitions, information technology, patient identification, clinical alarm systems, limiting surgery and using high-alert medications. It will also carry research and articles on system modifications, the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on healthcare delivery and applications. An annual subscription costs $168 for individuals and $248 for institutions. |
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