Incivility in the Emergency Department: Implications for Nurse Leaders.

Uncivil behavior leads to low self-esteem, anxiety, sleep disturbance, recurrent nightmares, and depression. This article looks at the perception of incivility among emergency department nurses and the leadership required to implement evidence-based strategies to address this growing problem.

CARDIAC program in West Kentucky: a retrospective data analysis.

Obesity is a leading contributing factor resulting in a multitude of health problems for adults and children throughout the United States. Kentucky statistics reveal 37.1% of children aged 10-17 as being classified as overweight and obese.

Challenges in recruitment of African Americans with type 2 diabetes in rural settings.

Recruitment of African Americans to participate in research studies is challenging, however creativity in study design and attention to the community can overcome many barriers. Community based partnerships to assist African Americans in managing their disease and preventing complications.