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April 2020 Vol. 15 No. 4
A growing population
Nurses 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)
This 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 conscience
Two 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 commitment
Leading nurses through crisis, disaster, and everyday practice. (more…)
An overview of neuraxial anesthesia
Understand 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 2020
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: Nurses Month…
April 2020 Vol. 15 No. 4
Every 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 explained
Cannabinoid 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 maintenance
The 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 out
Natalie* 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 care
Adam* 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-19
ANA advocates to protect nurses and the public. (more…)
Healthy food trends
The 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,…
Incivility and bullying of new graduates
Together we can bring about change. (more…)
Mentors: Learning from experts and expert teams
Travel your career path with a guide. (more…)
More meaningful meetings
Preparation 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 difference
As 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 recommendations
On 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 Infarction
About 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…
Rhabdomyolysis
Michael*, 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 life
According 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…
Sharps injury prevention
A look at safety 20 years after legislation passes. (more…)
Simulation for suicide prevention training
According 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…
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