ADVANCE Perspective: Nurses : women's health

In Print or Online? It's Up to You.

Chuck Holt — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:07:00 GMT

Editor's note: This blog was written by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko, managing editor of ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management. Last week, Newsweek published its final print issue . As a magazine enthusiast (I subscribe to many, I've studied them, and I work...(read more)

50 & Pregnant

Robin Hocevar — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:42:00 GMT

50 & Pregnant It sounds like a Lifetime movie, but extreme middle age births are exploding. According to the most recent CDC statistics, 8,000 babies were born to women 45 and older. That's double the number since just 1997. Of these, an alarming...(read more)

Is My Passion for My Job Killing Me?

Chuck Holt — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:44:00 GMT

I thoroughly enjoy editing articles. Whether written by a trio of PhDs, a CNO, a staff nurse writing for her first time, a freelance journalist or another ADVANCE editor, I just can't let a sentence be until it sounds right in my head. A long-time telecommuter,...(read more)

HPV Vaccinations for Boys?

Joe Darrah — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:36:00 GMT

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the CDC is endorsing vaccinations against human papillomavirus (HPV) for boys of ages 11 and 12. This announcement comes on the heels of new research that reportedly documents the rise in cancers caused...(read more)

ADVANCE, Dansko Celebrate Breast Cancer Heroes With New Contest

ADVANCE Staff — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:05:00 GMT

"Some days it is a heroic act just to refuse the paralysis of fear and straighten up and step into another day." - Edward Albert, American film and television actor Breast cancer heroes touch our lives every day. They're our mothers, sisters, friends,...(read more)

Lessons Learned

Candy Goulette — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:54:00 GMT

As I write this, I'm preparing to go back to Michigan (from California) for my 40th high school reunion. In addition to thinking about seeing old friends (pun intended), I've been taking stock of some of the lessons I've learned in the last 40 years....(read more)

‘Happy Nurse' Game Launches for Nurses Week

Chuck Holt — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:42:00 GMT

It's official. Nursing, the Internet and wireless technology are now inextricably intertwined - even when it comes to de-stressing, as evidenced by the new mobile app from the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future called the "Happy Nurse"...(read more)

March is National Women's History Month

Chuck Holt — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:21:00 GMT

Did you know March is National Women’s History Month ? Designated by joint resolutions of the House and Senate and proclamations by five American presidents, it is an opportunity to honor and celebrate women's achievements throughout history. Nursing...(read more)

Michelle Obama & Breastfeeding

Rich Krisher — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:21:00 GMT

I saw a news item last week about the Internal Revenue Service ruling breast pumps as a tax-deductible medical expense . The catch is most new moms will need to have a pretax medical spending account established to take advantage of the deduction. Otherwise,...(read more)

Leading by Example: Obama Kicks the Habit

Valerie Newitt — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:25:00 GMT

That old contradictory adage, "Do as I say, not as I do," doesn't cut it when it comes to helping people stop smoking. In 2009 President Barack Obama signed into law anti-smoking legislation aimed at keeping young Americans from the grip of nicotine....(read more)

Fibroid Follow Up

Barbara Mercer — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:48:00 GMT

Back in August, I wrote about my battle with uterine fibroids, and my decision to undergo a surgery to remove them. The unfortunate fibroids were causing uncomfortable and life-disrupting symptoms that had progressively worsened. Since my husband and...(read more)