ANA Enterprise News April 2021
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is working with other national organizations to build the public’s confidence in and acceptance of…
April 2021 Vol. 16 No. 4
Better safe than sepsis
Tips for a hospital sepsis prevention program Takeaways: The Surviving Sepsis Campaign international consensus guidelines summarize best practices based on…
Caring during COVID-19
Editor’s note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the April 2021 issue of American Nurse…
Expected response to an unexpected year
When American Nurse Journal launched All Pro Nursing Teams in 2018, we never anticipated a year like 2020—a year in…
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…
Making nurses’ voices count
Last year when world health officials declared a global pandemic, the American Nurses Foundation committed to addressing the impact of…
Making prone positioning a priority
Perfecting protocols to support patients with COVID-19 Research on the benefits of prone positioning for acute respiratory distress syndrome—and now…
Managing new nurse fear and anxiety
Simple strategies can help with transition to practice. Takeaways: Many nurses who graduated in 2020 and 2021 (in the midst…
Mitigating melanoma
Early detection and intervention is key for higher survival rates. Takeaways: Late identification and recognition of melanoma lead to worsening…
Myxedema coma
Emergent and aggressive treatment are key to a good outcome. Takeaways: Myxedema coma is the most severe, potentially life-threatening…
Nurses rising
Recognizing, elevating, and caring for RNs during a pandemic As we celebrated the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President…
Nurses take the lead on COVID-19 vaccination
Innovation and coordination are keys for success. As authorized COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed across the nation, RNs are leading…
Obstetric complications: Debrief the grief
Nurses’ physical and mental health require support after a traumatic event. Editor’s note: This is an early release of a…
Quality improvement training: A simplified approach
How a correctional facility engages all staff in QI Takeaways: The purpose of continuous quality improvement (QI) programs is to…
Seven steps for having difficult conversations
This simple guide can facilitate interactions. Takeaways: Be open minded when having a difficult conversation. Practice self-reflection to prepare for…
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…
The ethics of cooperating with law enforcement
To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Nurse informant Subject: Nurse obligations to cooperate with law enforcement I’m an RN…
Understanding noninvasive ventilation
Knowing the benefits and drawbacks of the options helps drive patient-centered care. Takeaways: Traditionally, oxygen delivery systems are categorized as…
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…
