10 tips to boost employee engagementJanuary 18, 2018Employee engagement begins with an organization’s leaders… Management expert Ken Blanchard once said, “What motivates people is what motivates people” meaning that each person is motivated in his or…
2019 Magnet® Application Manual raises the bar for nursing excellenceJanuary 18, 2018In October 2017, the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® released the 2019 Magnet® Application Manual, the 12th application manual in the 27-year history of the program.…
A Capital idea?July 29, 2016What’s the correct way to use the word “Nurse”? When should a lower case “n” be used? Or should the “N” always be capitalized? Should the capitalized word…
Advocacy at the bedside and beyondJanuary 11, 2018By Janet Haebler, MSN, RN, and Matthew Fitting, MPS Advocacy means leveraging one’s position to support, protect, or speak out for the rights and interests of others. Long…
Asthma exacerbationJanuary 11, 2018An accurate history reduces risk. By Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN, and Nick Deuz, BSN, RN Yi Rong Huang, a 55-year-old man who speaks only Chinese, comes to the…
Call for nominationsJanuary 17, 2018On December 8, 2017, the ANA Nominations and Elections Committee issued a call for nominations for a slate of candidates to be presented to the Membership Assembly in…
Changing injury trends related to diabetes and insulin injectionJanuary 16, 2018This article is the first in a two-part series brought to you in partnership with the International Safety Center. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control…
Designing a sustainable research strategyJanuary 15, 2018A workshop helps frontline nurses pursue research interests. By Stephanie A. Walton, MSN, RN, NPD-BC; Kara Sankey, MSN, CNL, RN; and Nichelle Jensen, DNP, APNP Encouraging all levels…
Detecting elder abuse and neglect: The importance of good skin assessmentJanuary 11, 2018Every year, approximately 4 million older Americans fall victim to abuse and neglect. And for every reported case of elder abuse and neglect, approximately 23 cases go undetected.…
Disasters, regulation, and proactive responseJanuary 15, 2018Is nursing prepared for the next disaster? By David Benton, RGN, PhD, FFNF, FRCN, FAAN With alarming frequency, nurses are confronted with the professional, organizational, and personal consequences…
Dumping syndrome: Causes, management, and patient educationJanuary 11, 2018Learn how to identify and manage this under-recognized syndrome. Takeaways: Dumping syndrome is often misdiagnosed. The clinical manifestations of dumping syndrome are categorized as early or late. Dietary…
From the Ethics Inbox: When a nurse’s privacy is breached by social mediaJanuary 16, 2018What protects nursing staff and students when a patient livestreams nursing care on Facebook? Should patients ever be permitted to photograph or record nurses while they are working…
Harassment: It’s about abuse of powerJanuary 11, 2018You should feel safe at work. By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN Nurses—everyone, in fact—have a right to a workplace free of harassment, but that’s too often not…
Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Have you accepted the challenge?January 11, 2018Nurses are leading the nation’s journey to better health. By Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN, and Jaime Murphy Dawson, MPH Since May 2017, over 10,000 nurses and 250 organizations…
Helping nurses recover from disasterJanuary 11, 2018The power of nursing was truly felt this fall, when nurses everywhere worked tirelessly to care for patients in response to multiple natural disasters, often while being affected…
Identifying and stopping childhood bullyingJanuary 10, 2018As the 2014-2015 Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies (now the National Academy of Medicine), Sally S. Cohen, PhD, RN, FAAN,…
Incontinence-associated dermatitis: Management updateJanuary 18, 2018Timely assessment and prevention improve patient outcomes. Takeaways: Nurses play a vital role in the promotion of healthy patient skin. Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a common skin injury…
National Magnet Nurse of the Year® 2017 award winnersJanuary 18, 2018By Rebecca Graystone, MS, MBA, RN, NE-BC The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes healthcare organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice. Consumers rely…
On unsafe groundJanuary 10, 2018A call for real change and policies to prevent violence against nurses By Susan Trossman, RN Healthcare facilities are a microcosm of society, where like the general population,…
Postmenopausal women and urinary incontinenceJanuary 10, 2018According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 6,000 women in the United States enter menopause every day. During menopause (which is defined as the cessation…
The consensus model: What current and future NPs need to knowJanuary 17, 2018Acute care vs. chronic care is the key. By Caroline Lloyd Doherty, AGACNP-BC; Patricia Pawlow, ACNP-BC; and Deborah Becker, PhD, ACNP-BC, CHSE, FAAN As a current or future advanced…
The New Year rings in a call for continued nurse advocacyJanuary 11, 2018Our role is critical to health care. Rise up. That’s what Utah RN Alex Wubbels did. She advocated for the rights of her unconscious patient, refusing to allow…
Transitional care—The pathway to integrated care deliveryJanuary 18, 2018Clinical and community partnerships reduce hospitalization and emergency department visits. Takeaways: Nurses need to lead the way in redesigning integrated healthcare delivery. Building relationships and navigating with patients…
Transitioning wound care patients to post-acute careJanuary 10, 2018Setting goals and meeting needs. Takeaways: When discharging patients from acute care facilities, consider cognitive and functional status; the home environment; family or caregiver support; access to services,…
Wellness 101: 9 dimensions of wellnessJanuary 10, 2018My mom sneezed and had a hemorrhagic stroke right in front of me when I was home alone with her at age 15. She had a history of…
2019 Magnet® Application Manual raises the bar for nursing excellenceBy: Rebecca Graystone, MS, MBA, RN, NE-BC
Changing injury trends related to diabetes and insulin injectionBy: Amber Hogan Mitchell, DrPH, MPH, CPH, and Ginger B. Parker, MBA
Designing a sustainable research strategyBy: Stephanie A. Walton, MSN, RN, NPD-BC; Kara Sankey, MSN, CNL, RN; and Nichelle Jensen, DNP, APNP
Detecting elder abuse and neglect: The importance of good skin assessmentBy: Armi S. Earlam, DNP, MPA, BSN, RN, CWOCN; Lisa Woods, MSN, RN-BC, CWOCN; and Kari Lind, BSN, RN
Dumping syndrome: Causes, management, and patient educationBy: Lynnette Rodgers, RN, CDE, EMT, and Carolyn A. Phillips, PhD, RN
From the Ethics Inbox: When a nurse’s privacy is breached by social mediaBy: Linda L. Olson, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Have you accepted the challenge?By: Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN, and Jaime Murphy Dawson, MPH
Postmenopausal women and urinary incontinenceBy: By Christina Tso, DNP, FNP-BC, CRP, and Wah Lee, DO, MS
The consensus model: What current and future NPs need to knowBy: Caroline Lloyd Doherty, AGACNP-BC; Patricia Pawlow, ACNP-BC; and Deborah Becker, PhD, ACNP-BC, CHSE, FAAN
The New Year rings in a call for continued nurse advocacyBy: Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Transitioning wound care patients to post-acute careBy: Armi S. Earlam, DNP, MPA, BSN, RN, CWOCN; Lisa Woods, MSN, RN-BC, CWOCN; and Kari Lind, BSN, RN
Wellness 101: 9 dimensions of wellnessBy: Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, and Susan Neale, MFA
