February 2024 Vol. 19 No. 2

A comprehensive resource for nurses’ well-being

In the dynamics of healthcare, nurses shoulder the responsibility of patient care with unwavering dedication. However, the demanding nature of the profession—marked by long hours, high-stress situations, and…

ANA Enterprise News, February 2024

ANA podcasts offer insights and expertise Podcasts from the American Nurses Association (ANA) provide inspiration and education. These 30 to 55 minute episodes are perfect for listening to…

Be the voice of reason

Many nurses encounter patients in their practice who disagree with prescribed treatment or preventive measures based on “facts” they’ve gathered online.

Breaking down barriers to sizeism

The chronic disease of obesity affects quality of life, health, and function for people from all populations. The prevalence of obesity and its disparities along demographic and gender…

Combat healthcare untruths with community outreach

When confronted with false or misleading information, nurses sometimes find themselves in challenging conversations with patients and families, which may disrupt their ability to provide safe, high-quality care.…

Connections ease nurses’ burdens

“Hello, I’ll be your nurse today.” These six words signal to a nurse’s brain that they’re no longer an individual but rather part of a collective engaged in…

Delivering health equity at the bedside

Inequities pervade the American healthcare system and prevent people from achieving their full potential. Ensuring that nurses deliver equitable care is more than satisfying a mandatory education requirement.…

ECMO and nurse-led mobilization

Early mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.

From data to reality: How allyship affects nurses

Allyship is a frequently used term that may not be fully understood. The National Institutes of Health considers allyship a lifelong process in which meaningful relationships build trust…

Healthy hearts

Our profession, predominantly female, reflects the CVD risk all women face: CVD remains the leading cause of death in women, yet less than half of women know about…

Let’s huddle up

In healthcare, a lack of communication and teamwork can lead to patient safety issues and errors, which can decrease team morale and patient satisfaction.

Medical gaslighting: Why don’t you hear me?

In my time as a nurse, I’ve observed patients’ concerns being dismissed as nonconsequential or in their heads. I’ve found these patients to be sincere and quite clear…

Nurses have the power

In her more than 40 years of nursing, Cynthia Bienemy, PhD, RN, has focused on addressing health disparities and inequities related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Black communities…

Nursing professional development at night

The Institute of Medicine advocates for well-prepared nurses to manage today’s complex healthcare environment. However, the nursing shortage presents a multifaceted and growing challenge. In an effort to…

Postpartum hemorrhage

Freya Jenkins*, a 22-year-old woman, delivers 32 week gestation triplets via cesarean birth. In the operating room, she experienced quantitative blood loss of 1,050 mL. Ms. Jenkins had…

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