April 2019 Vol. 14 No. 4 Archives

April 2019 Vol. 14 No. 4

4 million reasons

May 1, 2019

Let’s celebrate and promote workforce diversity. AS WE COUNT DOWN to the start of National Nurses Week (NNW) on May 6, I’d like to share some numbers. The…

A case of acute chest syndrome

April 9, 2019

Quick thinking and anticipating treatment results in a good outcome. Takeaways: Patients with sickle cell disease are at high risk for rapid deterioration. Strong nursing assessment skills can…

A kinder, gentler workplace

April 29, 2019

Others may not notice your courtesy, but they will notice your rudeness. (more…)

A matter of I.V. push drug safety

May 3, 2019

Experts weigh in on what nurses need to know New evidence raises concerns about how nurses are preparing and administering I.V. push medications. A 2018 survey published by…

ANA and HIMSS join forces to advance nurse-led innovation

April 10, 2019

Highlights from the inaugural NursePitchTM event in Orlando. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log in here

ANA on the Frontline, April 2019

April 22, 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Time’s Up…

April 2019 Vol. 14 No. 4

April 22, 2019

The April issue of American Nurse Today celebrates Nurses Week with our second annual All-Pro Nursing Team Awards. We received many inspiring stories of teamwork from across the…

Becoming a nurse investigator

April 10, 2019

As a board of nursing investigator, you protect patients and the public. Takeaways: Careers in nursing regulation are a meaningful way to contribute to the protection of the…

Cardiovascular nurses encourage use of updated guidelines for management of blood cholesterol and physical activity

May 1, 2019

The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association believes that all nurses should integrate the recently updated 2018 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA)/multi-society cholesterol guideline and the U.S.…

Considerations when a BON disciplinary process is based on substance use disorder: Part 2

April 29, 2019

New programs and laws help nurses get treatment and protect their licenses. (more…)

Evidence-based update on chest tube management

April 9, 2019

CHEST thoracotomy tubes (CTTs) have been around for centuries, but not until the late 1950s did they become standard of care for treating empyema, pneumothorax, hemothorax, hemopneumothorax, and…

High reliability in healthcare: The chief nursing officer’s critical role

April 29, 2019

CNOs can help lead the way to fewer errors and zero harm. (more…)

I.V. push safety checklist

May 3, 2019

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) made several recommendations related to the safe administration of I.V. medications based on the results of its survey and has published…

In celebration of nurses’ voices

May 3, 2019

In honor of National Nurses Week 2019 (May 6 to 12), this special section of American Nurse Today celebrates the winners of the annual All-Pro Nursing Team Awards.…

Make an effective transition to a new job

May 1, 2019

Success depends on collaborating with your orientation team and speaking up when you need help. Before you started your new job, your employer gave you a snapshot of…

Mentoring for success: Neurosurgery new hire RN mentorship program

April 10, 2019

This program enhances confidence. Takeaways: The Neurosurgery Mentorship Program at New York Presbyterian–Columbia University Irving Medical Center pairs novice nurses with experienced nurses to improve clinical confidence and…

Myths of I.V. push administration

May 3, 2019

Learn the truth about safe administration. Many myths abound about I.V. push medications. To dispel these myths and outline evidence-based standards of practice, American Nurse Today interviewed Elizabeth…

National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-being and Resilience

May 1, 2019

A solution-focused strategy is designed to curtail the burnout epidemic. Takeaways: Burnout affects more than half of nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers. To reduce risks of burnout,…

Perspective: Mental illness and the right to bear arms

April 10, 2019

Nurses have a role to play in assessing, educating, intervening, and advocating. Takeaways: Whether a history of mental illness caused a specific shooting or that a psychiatric evaluation…

Promoting clinician well-being

April 22, 2019

Staying emotionally healthy is important to personal and patient safety. Takeaways: Burnout affects more than half of nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers. To reduce risks of burnout,…

Recognizing nurses who enrich our lives and the world

May 1, 2019

National Nurses Week, celebrated annually from May 6-12 and ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, is a time for everyone— nurses, employers, other healthcare professionals, community leaders,…

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection

April 9, 2019

Nurses should have a high level of suspicion for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) when patients, especially young women, present with chest pain and other acute coronary syndrome…

Spotting a healthy work environment—and landing a job in it

May 1, 2019

Prepare yourself for a job in the work environment that matches your goals and values. Searching for a new job can be daunting. In addition to the stress…

Tackling the dangers of unnecessary I.V. dilution

May 3, 2019

System-wide, evidence-based practice is the solution. The 2018 Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) survey uncovered many concerns about how nurses are diluting I.V. push medications. A common…

Turning and repositioning patients who are morbidly obese

April 29, 2019

Training, teamwork, and the right equipment can prevent pressure injuries. Takeaways: Bariatric patients have a threefold risk of developing a pressure injury compared to those with a body…

When concerns arise over family involvement in care

May 1, 2019

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Concerned RN Subject: Difficult families I have a patient whose family frequently interrupts care, argues about medications and the plan of care, and…

4 million reasons

Let’s celebrate and promote workforce diversity. AS WE COUNT DOWN to the start of National Nurses Week (NNW) on May 6, I’d like to…

A case of acute chest syndrome

Quick thinking and anticipating treatment results in a good outcome. Takeaways: Patients with sickle cell disease are at high risk for rapid deterioration. Strong…

A kinder, gentler workplace

Others may not notice your courtesy, but they will notice your rudeness. (more…)

A matter of I.V. push drug safety

Experts weigh in on what nurses need to know New evidence raises concerns about how nurses are preparing and administering I.V. push medications. A…

ANA and HIMSS join forces to advance nurse-led innovation

Highlights from the inaugural NursePitchTM event in Orlando. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member?…

ANA on the Frontline, April 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…

April 2019 Vol. 14 No. 4

The April issue of American Nurse Today celebrates Nurses Week with our second annual All-Pro Nursing Team Awards. We received many inspiring stories of…

Becoming a nurse investigator

As a board of nursing investigator, you protect patients and the public. Takeaways: Careers in nursing regulation are a meaningful way to contribute to…

Cardiovascular nurses encourage use of updated guidelines for management of blood cholesterol and physical activity

Considerations when a BON disciplinary process is based on substance use disorder: Part 2

New programs and laws help nurses get treatment and protect their licenses. (more…)

Evidence-based update on chest tube management

CHEST thoracotomy tubes (CTTs) have been around for centuries, but not until the late 1950s did they become standard of care for treating empyema,…

High reliability in healthcare: The chief nursing officer’s critical role

CNOs can help lead the way to fewer errors and zero harm. (more…)

I.V. push safety checklist

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) made several recommendations related to the safe administration of I.V. medications based on the results of its…

In celebration of nurses’ voices

In honor of National Nurses Week 2019 (May 6 to 12), this special section of American Nurse Today celebrates the winners of the annual…

Make an effective transition to a new job

Success depends on collaborating with your orientation team and speaking up when you need help. Before you started your new job, your employer gave…

Mentoring for success: Neurosurgery new hire RN mentorship program

This program enhances confidence. Takeaways: The Neurosurgery Mentorship Program at New York Presbyterian–Columbia University Irving Medical Center pairs novice nurses with experienced nurses to…

Myths of I.V. push administration

Learn the truth about safe administration. Many myths abound about I.V. push medications. To dispel these myths and outline evidence-based standards of practice, American…

National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-being and Resilience

A solution-focused strategy is designed to curtail the burnout epidemic. Takeaways: Burnout affects more than half of nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers. To…

Perspective: Mental illness and the right to bear arms

Nurses have a role to play in assessing, educating, intervening, and advocating. Takeaways: Whether a history of mental illness caused a specific shooting or…

Promoting clinician well-being

Staying emotionally healthy is important to personal and patient safety. Takeaways: Burnout affects more than half of nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers. To…

Recognizing nurses who enrich our lives and the world

National Nurses Week, celebrated annually from May 6-12 and ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, is a time for everyone— nurses, employers, other…

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection

Nurses should have a high level of suspicion for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) when patients, especially young women, present with chest pain and…

Spotting a healthy work environment—and landing a job in it

Prepare yourself for a job in the work environment that matches your goals and values. Searching for a new job can be daunting. In…

Tackling the dangers of unnecessary I.V. dilution

System-wide, evidence-based practice is the solution. The 2018 Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) survey uncovered many concerns about how nurses are diluting I.V.…

Turning and repositioning patients who are morbidly obese

Training, teamwork, and the right equipment can prevent pressure injuries. Takeaways: Bariatric patients have a threefold risk of developing a pressure injury compared to…

When concerns arise over family involvement in care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Concerned RN Subject: Difficult families I have a patient whose family frequently interrupts care, argues about medications and the…