A post-TAVR emergency

Mr. James tells Lizzy, the PACU nurse, that he doesn’t feel well and might pass out. Lizzy knows that conduction disturbances after TAVR can…

Mpox: Nurse-led public health response

The specialized skills of public health nurses—such as culturally sensitive interviewing, health education tailored to varying literacy levels, patient communication, resource navigation, and planning…

Alcohol use disorder in hospitalized patients

At our community hospital in northern New Jersey, nurses observed an apparent increase in patients with symptoms of alcohol withdrawal without a documented alcohol use disorder (AUD) diagnosis. The American Psychiatric Association describes AUD as a maladaptive pattern of alcohol…

Nurse handoff and cardiac care

Left heart catheterization with percutaneous coronary intervention is the treatment of choice for patients presenting with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome. Understanding the cardiac catheterization procedure and asking effective questions during handoff can help you more adequately determine the need…

Promote publication success by avoiding pitfalls

When nurses share their expertise, they benefit colleagues and patients; however, many remain reluctant because they fear rejection. Nobody likes rejection, whether from a friend, the organization you hoped to work for, or the journal where you submitted your manuscript.…

250 years of American nursing

Human survival, particularly during times of crisis, has always hinged on our ability to provide care for our sick and vulnerable. The story of American nursing, then, is at least as old as the story of the nation itself. This…

Nurse educator burnout

Burnout, a condition discussed frequently in relation to clinical beside nurses, also impacts nursing faculty. As defined by the American Nurses Association,…

A lifetime of commitment

Reflections on the 2026 ANA Membership Assembly Lillee Gelinas MY FIRST American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly experience occurred in 1974, when…

A post-TAVR emergency

Mr. James tells Lizzy, the PACU nurse, that he doesn’t feel well and might pass out. Lizzy knows that conduction disturbances after…

A post-TAVR emergency

Mr. James tells Lizzy, the PACU nurse, that he doesn’t feel well and might pass out. Lizzy knows that conduction disturbances after TAVR can develop hours to days later and has been monitoring cardiac rhythm, HR, and BP. Lizzy notes…

Epiglottitis in adults

One week ago, a 46-year-old man developed a sore throat that’s progressively worsened despite supportive therapy, resulting in a visit to the ED. The patient reports a subjective fever, sore throat, dysphagia, odynophagia, and nonproductive cough. The triage nurse assesses…

Peritonsillar abscess

When William arrives in the ED, he tells Kara, a triage nurse, that he has right-sided throat pain with radiation to his right ear,…

Inpatient stroke

Nurses can use the BEFAST mnemonic (Balance—trouble walking, Eyes—trouble seeing, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911), developed by Intermountain Healthcare,…

Organophosphate poisoning

A 32-year-old man with no significant past medical history experiences acute shortness of breath, watery eyes, and twitching while working in a soybean field.…

A post-TAVR emergency

Mr. James tells Lizzy, the PACU nurse, that he doesn’t feel well and might pass out. Lizzy knows that conduction disturbances after…

Epiglottitis in adults

One week ago, a 46-year-old man developed a sore throat that’s progressively worsened despite supportive therapy, resulting in a visit to the…

Peritonsillar abscess

When William arrives in the ED, he tells Kara, a triage nurse, that he has right-sided throat pain with radiation to his…

Inpatient stroke

Nurses can use the BEFAST mnemonic (Balance—trouble walking, Eyes—trouble seeing, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911), developed by…

Education can be the key to professional success. Whether you’re a new or experienced nurse, returning to school to get your BSN or another 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.

Nurse educator burnout

Burnout, a condition discussed frequently in relation to clinical beside nurses, also impacts nursing faculty. As defined by the American Nurses Association, burnout results from unmanaged, chronic workplace stress. In a survey of 3,556 nursing faculty by Zangaro, approximately 85%…

Ultrasound guidance and PIV insertion

Nurses frequently encounter challenges with peripheral I.V. (PIV) insertion, especially among adult patients with difficult I.V. access (DIVA), resulting in multiple unsuccessful skin punctures. Many nurses continue to apply the traditional visualization and extremity palpation technique to obtain vascular access.…

Microbiome and depression

Patient education serves as an opportunity for nurses to share information about nutritional interventions that support a diverse gut microbiome aimed at improving overall…

Elevating the transition-to-practice experience

This new enterprise’s nurse residency program standardization efforts focused on creating an optimal transition-to-practice experience. The restructuring reflects the new system’s nursing vision and…

Farmworker healthcare challenges

In addition to the health problems that everyone encounters, farmworkers also may experience pesticide exposure, long hours with few breaks, heat exposure and related…

Nurse educator burnout

Burnout, a condition discussed frequently in relation to clinical beside nurses, also impacts nursing faculty. As defined by the American Nurses Association,…

Ultrasound guidance and PIV insertion

Nurses frequently encounter challenges with peripheral I.V. (PIV) insertion, especially among adult patients with difficult I.V. access (DIVA), resulting in multiple unsuccessful…

Microbiome and depression

Patient education serves as an opportunity for nurses to share information about nutritional interventions that support a diverse gut microbiome aimed at…

Men’s health equity

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, male nurses comprise only about 13% of the nursing workforce, yet their presence creates meaningful…

Innovation accelerators

What would our global healthcare ecosystem look like if all nurses had access to innovation education, a collaborative innovation network, and mentors skilled in…

Youth vaping detection in primary care

The risks associated with smoking electronic cigarettes (vaping), particularly for adolescents, make it a critical issue for primary healthcare providers. Marketing portrays vaping as…

Oxytocin and well-being

Nursing is fundamentally relational. Beyond technical skills, nurses provide presence, touch, and emotional containment elements increasingly recognized as biologically powerful. A growing…

The first OTC birth control pill

Opill, the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has the potential to address challenges related to…

The team therapist model

Nurses experience significantly more shared suffering and loss than those in other caring disciplines. If not mitigated, this can lead to disproportionate…
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Navigating digital privacy after death

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Social media influencers

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The fingerprints we leave behind

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