ANA Enterprise News, February 2022February 8, 2022SPHM: New standards reflect latest research and survey seeks better understanding of nurses’ experiences Tee American Nurses Association (ANA) has published Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: Interprofessional National…
Answers to the top 10 ECMO questionsFebruary 3, 2022ECMO, a form of partial cardiopulmonary bypass, provides either venoarterial (VA) or venovenous (VV) support. The ECMO circuit pumps venous blood outside of the body to an oxygenator,…
Anxiety in primary care: A primer for APRNsJanuary 26, 2022Anxiety disorders commonly present in primary care settings, and advanced practice RNs (APRNs) will benefit from understanding treatment options that promote positive outcomes. Several effective nonpharmacologic options exist…
Commission survey finds racist acts prevalent in nursingJanuary 26, 2022A national survey of nurses by the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission) found that nearly half of participants reported substantial racism in nursing, demonstrating…
Driving staffing solutionsFebruary 8, 2022Stakeholders join forces to address the nursing shortage. The COVID-19 pandemic response has magnified long-standing nurse staffing deficits burdening the workforce. In a September 2021 COVID-19 survey by…
Eliminating your nursing school debtFebruary 8, 2022Without the burden of student loans, you can fully invest time and energy into your career. Takeaways: Calculating your debt-to-income ratio is the first step to properly understanding…
Fostering nurse-physician collaboration through shared experienceFebruary 1, 2022Interprofessional collaboration is the boat that keeps patient safety afloat. Unfortunately, we’ve all seen that boat flounder in rough seas. Teamwork and mutual role understanding serves as the…
Getting comfortable with carbohydrate countingFebruary 3, 2022Mr. Tucker,* a 20-year-old man with type 1 diabetes, is admitted to the hospital for a severe hypoglycemic event. For about a month, he’s experienced these events about…
Inspired healthcareJanuary 24, 2022A nurse-led care transformation model. Takeaways: The nursing profession must take a lead role in the transformation of care delivery. Success can be achieved by clinical nurses observing…
Inspired healthcareFebruary 11, 2022A nurse-led care transformation model. Takeaways: The nursing profession must take a lead role in the transformation of care delivery. Success can be achieved by clinical nurses observing…
Leading with self-empathyFebruary 9, 2022Self-empathy can help leaders find meaning and purpose during difficult times. Nurse leaders are responsible for bringing out the best in others, and empathy has long been identified…
Not on our watchFebruary 4, 2022Nurses have the power to turn the tide on Black maternal health. The numbers are staggering. The United States, which spent $4.1 trillion on healthcare in 2020, has…
Nurses and contractsFebruary 9, 2022Understanding basic terminology, the pitfalls you may encounter, and the relationships among parties to a contract can help you protect your self-interests and ensure a successful experience.
Nurses, mood, and the COVID-19 pandemicFebruary 8, 2022In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Nurses Foundation created the Well-Being Initiative to support the mental health and well-being of the nation’s nurses. Moodfit—a digital mental…
Preventing the spread of misinformationJanuary 18, 2022A role for all nurses. Editor’s note: This is an early release of an article that will appear in the February 2022 issue of American Nurse Journal. Takeaways:…
Reflection and changeFebruary 7, 2022History informs how we approach the future. Black History Month—celebrated each February—recognizes the contributions Black people have made across time and place despite persistent racism that denies them…
Student nurse intern programsFebruary 4, 2022A beacon of hope. Healthcare organizations throughout the nation are struggling with the prolonged pandemic and the worsening nursing shortage. An introspective look at how they’re currently recruiting…
Supporting patients’ care goalsFebruary 8, 2022To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Nurse seeking clarification Subject: Nurses’ role in goals of care discussions At the organization where I work, I’ve been told that nursing staff…
Transurethral resection of the prostateFebruary 7, 2022Quick response to postsurgical complication. Takeaways: Benign prostatic hypertrophy, if left untreated, may lead to chronic urinary retention. Medical therapy failure may warrant urologic outflow studies and…
Walk a mile in a nurse’s shoesFebruary 7, 2022Redefining the physician–nurse relationship. Traditionally, physician–nurse relationships have been viewed as superior–subordinate. Despite clinical work environment advances that demonstrate teamwork and interprofessional collaboration, power hierarchies still exist. However,…
Anxiety in primary care: A primer for APRNsBy: Allison Gregory, FNP-BC, RN, CNE, and Lyons Hardy, PMHNP-BC, RN, PMHCNS-BC
Fostering nurse-physician collaboration through shared experienceBy: Sarah Low, MSN, RN, OCN, CMSRN; Emily Gray, MSN, RN-BC; Amanda Ewing, MD, FACP; Patricia Hain, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC, FACHE; and Linda Kim, PhD, MSN, RN, PHN, CPHQ
Nurses and contractsBy: Sharon P. O'Neill, DNP, JD, RN, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC; Kathleen Woodruff, DNP, RN ANP-BC; Cynthia Sanchez, DNP, RN, FNP-C; and Michelle Peters Zappas, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Preventing the spread of misinformationBy: Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Richard James, MSLIS
