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8/25/2008

Top Story
Alarming Trend
Experts say escalating BMIs, belly fat and blood glucose have tripled the incidence of stroke among middle-age women.
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Welcome
Welcome to the ADVANCE for LPNs e-newsletter, a supplemental feature of our print publication.

Salary Survey
ADVANCE is now conducting its 2008 Salary Survey. You give us your salary information; we'll report back with the national scoop. And just for filling out the survey, we'll enter you in a raffle for $100!

Take part here .

Poetry Corner Contest
ADVANCE is looking for LPNs who like to write poetry to submit work that could appear on our Web site. Provide your submission today. If we choose your poem, we'll send you $25!

To participate, visit here .

LPN of the Year
The ADVANCE LPN of the Year has been chosen! See her story online in this month's digital edition .

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Online Extras
National News

AHRQ releases tool for evaluating hospital disaster drills

CMS adds death rates to hospital compare

HRSA creates maternal and child health education grants

America's obesity on the rise

VA to open rural health centers


Get your national news coverage here.


Online Features
Wound Healing in Older Adults
LPNs can aide their elderly patients by helping to develop individualized care plans.
Learn how.

Apologies Accepted
Disclosing medical errors in the malpractice age isn't easy. Still, your patients need to know the truth.
Learn why.

Improving CHF Outcomes at Home
Case-managed programs can result in healthier patients and cost savings.
Read on.

Rusty Hinges
LPNs should have an understanding of osteoarthritis pain.
Get the info.

Opinion Poll
Nurse Identity
Have you ever heard an unlicensed co-worker identify oneself as a nurse?
Answer here.

LPN Blog Community
Thanks, Jon

"We have volunteers in our clinic who spend several hours each week helping around the office - running errands, filing, running for charts and reports that staff needs.

"We treasure each and every one of these individuals. There is one standout however, Jon, whom without, our office just wouldn't be the same."
Continue reading this blog.

LPN Forums
Leave Your Mark
Converse with other LPNs across the U.S. on our online forums. Visit now and leave your input.
Enter the forum.

Continuing Education
Online CE
See our latest CE: Insulin Pumps
Find ADVANCE CEs here.


In Print
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