American Nurse Journal 2020 All Pro Nursing Team Award WinnersApril 8, 2020Celebrating team excellence. (more…)
A growing populationApril 6, 2020Nurses advocate for meeting older adults’ needs and wants. As the number of people over 65 years old continues to grow in the United States, so too is…
A novel strain of coronavirus: What nurses need to know (Updated)March 24, 2020This rapidly evolving outbreak deserves your full attention. Editor’s note (3/30/20): The COVID-19 (coronavirus 2019) situation is fluid. We encourage readers to refer to the Centers for Disease…
A question of conscienceApril 7, 2020Two nurses on my unit have submitted written notification stating that they would no longer participate in administering and monitoring blood transfusions for patients, even in emergency situations,…
Advocacy: A lifetime commitmentApril 5, 2020Leading nurses through crisis, disaster, and everyday practice. (more…)
An overview of neuraxial anesthesiaApril 2, 2020Understand the basics so you can effectively manage your patients. Takeaways: Neuraxial anesthesia is the administration of medication into the subarachnoid or epidural space to produce anesthesia and…
ANA on the Frontline April 2020April 8, 2020Learn 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: Nurses Month…
April 2020 Vol. 15 No. 4April 8, 2020Every year, in preparation for Nurses Week in May (Nurses Month this year), we designate our April issue to celebrate nurses and all that they do to care…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explainedApril 1, 2020Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a three-phase cyclical syndrome characterized by periods of intense nausea and vomiting, frequently relieved with hot water bathing, that poses many diagnosis and treatment…
CAUTI prevention and urinary catheter maintenanceApril 2, 2020The indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) isn’t a harmless device. In fact, in 1982, Warren and colleagues reported that the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) increases 3%…
Confronting the fear of missing outApril 3, 2020Natalie* has been the manager of a surgical unit for 6 months. It’s her first leadership role, and she’s exhausted. Most of her day is spent attending meetings…
Contemplation, connection, collaboration: Keys to compassionate spiritual careApril 5, 2020Adam* was 63 years old and suffering with emphysema. As I followed the trail of his oxygen tubing into the kitchen, he and his wife Betty greeted me…
From your ANA President: Healthcare and COVID-19April 2, 2020ANA advocates to protect nurses and the public. (more…)
Healthy food trendsApril 6, 2020The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines a healthy nurse as one who actively focuses on creating and maintaining a balance and synergy of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual,…
Mentors: Learning from experts and expert teamsApril 1, 2020Travel your career path with a guide. (more…)
More meaningful meetingsApril 4, 2020Preparation and follow-up can keep meetings productive and on track. Takeaways: Careful preparation can contribute to effective meetings. Consider group processes and use leadership approaches when conducting meetings.…
Nurses Month: You make a differenceApril 7, 2020As the largest group of healthcare professionals, nurses make vital contributions to individuals, families, and communities around the world. Given nursing’s immeasurable impact, the ANA Enterprise believes it’s…
Occupational infection prevention: Updated recommendationsApril 4, 2020On October 25, 2019 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated various parts of the 1998 guidelines for infection control for occupational health. The new guideline is…
Recognizing and Managing Complications of Acute Myocardial InfarctionApril 3, 2020About every 40 seconds in the United States, someone experiences an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)—that adds up to about 600,000 AMIs every year. This potentially debilitating condition, which…
RhabdomyolysisApril 4, 2020Michael*, a 12-year-old boy, is admitted to a pediatric unit for a fulminating sinus infection. His history includes treatment for six sinus infections over the past year. A…
Seven values that ensure a good lifeApril 1, 2020According to Spanish philosopher Sergio Munoz “… In every religion, in every country, in every region at every time, there are some basic principles. We all know what…
Simulation for suicide prevention trainingApril 5, 2020According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, and military personnel and veterans die by suicide at a…
A novel strain of coronavirus: What nurses need to know (Updated)By: Denise Nash-Luckenbach, PhD, MS, RN, CCRN-K, APRN-C, CPNP
Contemplation, connection, collaboration: Keys to compassionate spiritual careBy: Julie Lepianka, MSN, RN
From your ANA President: Healthcare and COVID-19By: Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, American Nurses Association
Mentors: Learning from experts and expert teamsBy: Lillee Gelinas, MSN, RN, CPPS, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief
More meaningful meetingsBy: Teresa Shellenbarger, PhD, RN, CNE, CNE-cl, ANEF, and Jennifer Chicca, MS, RN, CNE, CNE-cl
Occupational infection prevention: Updated recommendationsBy: George Allen, PhD, RN, FAPIC, CIC, CNOR
Recognizing and Managing Complications of Acute Myocardial InfarctionBy: Kayla M. Little, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, PCCN, CHFN
Simulation for suicide prevention trainingBy: Pamela Jackson, DNP, RN, CNS, NEA-BC; Robin Collins, MBA, MSN, RN; Teresa Conner, RN, WCC; Connie Hampton, DNP, RN; Bobbie Lowther, MSN, RN; Marcy Montfort, MSN, RN; Robin Moyers, PhD, RN-BC; and Lillian Turner, MSN, RN
