August 2017 Vol. 12 No. 8 Archives - American Nurse

August 2017 Vol. 12 No. 8

Advantages of altruism: Volunteering has positive impact on nurses’ well-being

August 16, 2017

Volunteering has positive impact on nurses’ well-being By Susan Trossman, RN It’s been said that it’s better to give than…

Assessing the ethical climate: An environmental scan

August 30, 2017

Nurses offer insights on day-to-day ethical challenges. By Liz Stokes, JD, MA, RN At the June 2017 American Nurses Association…

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Avoiding career derailers

March 15, 2018

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Accepting the gift of feedback can lead to transformative change. Key Takeaways…

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Caring for Patients after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

August 29, 2017

Understanding options for patients helps you be a more effective caregiver. Takeaways Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is an alternative to…

Cognitive rehearsal

Cognitive rehearsal

August 30, 2017

Learn a strategy for addressing incivility and bullying in nursing. Takeaways Incivility and bullying among healthcare workers contribute additional stress…

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FDA approves new drug for acute myeloid leukemia

September 8, 2017

On Sept. 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) for the treatment of adults with…

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Global issues are our issues

August 28, 2017

Nurses around the world focus on healthcare quality and access. While a lack of access to health care, widespread poverty…

It’s alarming – Nurse Fatigue

August 16, 2017

Have you become desensitized to alarms? I stepped onto an elevator with three other people, their eyes glued to their…

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New CDC guideline for the prevention of surgical site infections

August 16, 2017

A new format and structure allows for timely updates and distribution. Takeaways The 2017 updated Centers for Disease Control and…

Opening the lines of communication about HPV

Opening the lines of communication about HPV

August 28, 2017

When parents resits the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine, be prepared to listen and educate. Takeaways Patients and parents may have…

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Rapid response team in a psychiatric hospital

August 28, 2017

A twist on the RRT positions nurses as leaders in responding to non-life-threatening situations. Takeaways Medical emergencies occur in many…

Secrets, lies, and cover-ups

August 30, 2017

The impact of the new healthcare bill can’t be hidden forever. By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN As Newton observed,…

Spreading happiness through therapeutic laughter

Spreading happiness through therapeutic laughter

August 29, 2017

By Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN If you want to create positive change in your life, you first have to change…

The Comfort Cart houses some of the items on the menu, including aromatherapy products, distraction tools, earbuds, sleep masks, and massage tools.

What works: How can we make you more comfortable?

August 7, 2017

One hospital’s journey to improve the patient experience. Takeaways In an effort to improve the state of pain management, nurses…

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