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The American Nurses Association (ANA), Al Roker Entertainment, and HealthCom Media, publisher of American Nurse Journal, have joined forces to produce a multi-channel campaign to celebrate the heroic work of nurses and the positive impact they have on our nation in this time of crisis—and beyond.
To celebrate the launch of the Year of the Nurse, American Nurse Journal launched its My Nurse Influencer program to feature some of the greatest online nurse influencers! These influencers bring a fresh perspective to our journal and offer our readers more diverse topic matter. We are also thrilled to offer these influencers a platform to share their voices.
A Nurse’s Guide to Social Media
Social media can be a tricky business, especially for a profession struggling with how and...
Above and beyond bed bath
The first time I heard “It’s not in my job description” invoked was during an...
The Dauntless Nurse: Had Enough Yet? The latest on nurse burnout
A recent study by the International Council of Nurses found that burnout rates in Nursing...
Visitor restrictions during COVID-19: ethical considerations
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals across the nation established strict visitor restrictions...
Laughter is the best medicine: On the links and In the Trenches with Eric Keller
I am the luckiest guy alive.
Throughout my life there has been trauma and comedy, along...
A Pioneering Spirit: Leaders as Framers in Turbulent Times
Will it always be like this? A critical care nurse leader was recently asked this...
Stay up-to-date with the latest from the American Nurse Journal community! Follow our editors’ blogs, The Writing Mind, Off the Charts, and On Pins and Needles, read more about highlights in the broader nursing community, and check out the newest letter to the editor.
Mitigating melanoma
Early detection and intervention is key for higher survival rates.
Takeaways:
Late identification and recognition of melanoma lead to worsening health outcomes.
Nursing patient education...
Making nurses’ voices count
Last year when world health officials declared a global pandemic, the American Nurses Foundation committed to addressing the impact of COVID-19 on nurses and...
Take time to appreciate the importance of what you do
Lessons learned from 1918 d
In 1918, the “Spanish flu” killed most people who were infected. Thanks to the efforts of thousands of researchers across...
Leading the nursing profession
A roadmap for every nurse leader’s career journey
Ongoing challenges related to the pandemic have stretched nurse leaders and their teams in unexpected ways. How...
Operationalizing new knowledge, innovations, and improvement
This organization’s infrastructure supports clinical inquiry.
Takeaways:
Nursing has the responsibility to provide evidence-based practice that meets patient, family, and community expectations.
New knowledge, innovations,...
When COVID-19 strikes home
My personal story
The pandemic’s impact on frontline caregivers has captured headlines and hearts for months. I read as many as I can to understand...
Podcast: The Nurse’s Role in Retinopathy of Prematurity
Dr. Patricia Macho discusses the importance of maintaining oxygen saturation within prescribed limits in order to prevent ROP in low birth weight infants.
Education and Career Guide
Education can be the key to professional success. Whether you’re a new or experienced nurse, returning to school to get your BSN or an advanced degree can make the difference between thriving and stagnating in your career. Tap into the articles presented in this year’s education guide for tips and thoughtful advice on nursing education.
The American Nurse Education and Career Guide, provides you with facts, figures, other nurses’ experiences, and tons of other resources to help you in your journey.