December 2022 Vol. 17 No. 12

ANA Enterprise News, December 2022

OJIN reveals new look, enhanced navigation The American Nurses Association (ANA) is pleased to debut a new and improved web 
experience for OJIN: The Online Journal of 
Issues…

Celebrating nursing excellence

The American Nurses Credentialing Center 
(ANCC) presented its annual awards in October at the co-located 2022 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® in…

Coffee and conversation gets new staff up and running

Endoscopy nurse leaders take a unique training approach. Takeaways: Coffee and Conversation, a novel approach to in-service education, serves as an efficient and effective method for providing specialty-specific…

Conference confidence

ANCC event delivers substantive content, enriching celebrations Philadelphia was the venue for the co-located 2022 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference®, where more…

Do you have a mentor?

5 factors to consider when choosing a mentor Lillee Gelinas Editor’s note: Occasionally, something from the past speaks to the present (and the future). This April 2020 column…

Medication adherence in underserved populations

Bridging the gap requires nurse intervention. Individuals within underserved populations face many hurdles to healthcare. They lack access, experience disparities in health literacy, and must consider how they…
Jennifer-Mensik-Kennedy

Meet Jennifer Mensik Kennedy

ANA’s 38th president starts her term on January 1, 2023. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, starts her 2-year term as 38th president of the American…

Metformin-associated lactic acidosis

Metformin-associated lactic acidosis is associated with a high mortality rate when treatment is delayed or the patient takes an unintentional overdose. Patients at risk for metformin toxicity include…

Nurses and preventive foot care

Out of fear of contracting COVID-19 and overall travel challenges, many individuals missed healthcare provider appointments and neglected some routine care. This led to complications that might otherwise…

Power of positivity

Positive thinking skills training may present an innovative opportunity to combat stress and improve coping. Nurse leaders exposed to a positive thinking skills intervention experienced increased engagement, improved…

Preventing workplace violence

Analyze, report, and educate to ensure staff and patient safety The stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated violence in our society. In January 2022,…

Reflecting, anticipating

Nursing’s bright future beckons In this, my last column as American Nurses Association (ANA) president, my thoughts, though reflecting about the past, rest firmly on the future of…

The impact of restrictive laws on patient care

The polarized conflict surrounding healthcare for 
certain populations has created an environment of rapid and significant change in laws across the 
country. This intersection of law and ethics…

The role of nursing in hospital-at-home programs

Hospitals aren’t always the best environment for care, especially among older frail adults at risk for hospital-associated complications. Acute nursing care in the home draws an skills sets…

The role of palliative care in heart failure

The rising incidence of heart failure in the United States carries a significant disease burden, has a high economic impact, and increases healthcare resource use. Palliative care can…

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