An evidence-based approach to creating a new nursing dress codeJanuary 11, 2008How should nurses dress? Should you wear a white uniform? Is jewelry appropriate on the job? A survey reveals what patients really think.
Attacking anterior-wall myocardial infarction in timeJanuary 11, 2008More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells you how – and how quickly – you need to respond to the…
Beyond customer serviceJanuary 11, 2008Many nurses don’t like to hear their patients called “customers” or be told to provide “customer service.” This expert explains how to lose the lingo and adapt the…
Caring for my best friendJanuary 11, 2008Like many of my colleagues, I became a nurse because of my desire to help people. I wanted to relieve suffering, offer comfort, and restore health. I wanted…
Health at every sizeAugust 11, 2008Although the importance of evidence-based practice cannot be denied, traditional weight loss programs (TWLPs) have continued to be used despite decades of data discrediting their value. In response…
How to fit in fast at your new jobJanuary 11, 2008If you’re looking for a new position in nursing, you have lots of company. According to a CareerBuilder.com survey, 32% of nurses plan to change jobs within a…
Now, intraosseous infusions for adultsJanuary 11, 2008Advances in technology mean that intraosseous infusions aren't just for pediatric patients anymore. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a…
Nurses play a vital role in monitoring and caring for people with TBJanuary 11, 2008Andrew Speaker probably never expected to become the object of a media frenzy. But the story of the transatlantic traveler—initially diagnosed with extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB)—is one…
Preventing airway obstructionJanuary 11, 2008Complications of an anterior cervical fusion did not lead to an airway obstruction because of one nurse’s assessment skills and critical thinking.
Professional dress: Keep it simple and functionalJanuary 11, 2008At the first mention of writing or revising a dress code, my blood pressure rises. My view is that nurses should be responsible for making appropriate judgments about…
Safe staffing saves lives – ANA advances RN Staffing billAugust 11, 2008Recent studies have demonstrated what most healthcare consumers already know: nursing care and quality patient care are inextricably linked. Reduced nursing budgets combined with a growing nursing shortage…
Tap your way to fast reliefJanuary 11, 2008Want to reduce physical and psychological stress? Emotional Freedom Techniques may be able to help.
The Babies Doe: Finding middle groundJanuary 11, 2008The author explores ethical questions about caring for a baby with profound birth defects and offers a nursing answer.
The unintended consequences of being unremarkableJanuary 11, 2008Did you make an investment in 2007 in your future? What nursing conference did you attend last year? Have you used anything from that conference to improve your…
