January 2019 Vol. 14 No. 1 Archives

January 2019 Vol. 14 No. 1

A complicated case of adenovirus

January 8, 2019

Immunocompromised patients are at risk for serious complications. Takeaways: Adenovirus, which typically presents as a febrile respiratory illness for 1 week, is most commonly found in infants, children,…

ANA News: January 2019

January 24, 2019

Pathway Conference + Quality and Innovation Two exceptional nursing conferences—American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence Conference® and American Nurses Association (ANA) Quality and Innovation Conference— will…

ANA on the Frontline, January 2019

January 9, 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Safe patient…

Candida auris: Nurses’ response to an emerging threat

January 18, 2019

Prevention and management of “superbugs” or “nightmare bacteria” require that nurses understand the complexity of the organisms involved and their impact on the care environment. They also require…

Consistent, quality communication

January 9, 2019

Nurses help lead efforts on safe patient handoffs and transfers Note: This is the first of two articles in a series looking at nurses’ contributions in addressing patient…

Donations at work: It’s easy to make a difference: You can too

January 31, 2019

Do you have a cell phone or a birthday? If so, you can help colleagues and the community with the press of a button. Technology makes it simple…

From the Ethics Inbox: Coping with incivility in academia

January 24, 2019

I am a new assistant professor at a university, after 12 years in my previous academic position. I was excited to become part of the faculty but have…

Healthy Nurse, Healthy New Jersey

July 12, 2019

Leadership principles help guide campaign for RNs’ health. EDITOR’S NOTE: New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) received the ANA Enterprise’s Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Partners All In Award…

Implementing and evaluating an oral chemotherapy tracking tool

January 18, 2019

An academic medical center develops guidelines for monitoring medication adherence and side effects in outpatients. Takeaways: A gap exists between recommendations for nursing staff who are monitoring patients…

Living Legends make their mark on nursing

January 9, 2019

Accomplishments positively impact health and healthcare FOR SOME NURSES, their work stands the test of time. Such is the case with seven nurse leaders who received the American…

Near-peer mentoring for nursing research education

January 24, 2019

This collaborative approach instills confidence in novice researchers, prepares more experienced nurses for future leadership, and expands the reach of established experts. Takeaways: To develop confidence among novice…

NP role in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder

January 7, 2019

Combine medication and counseling with shared decision-making to treat addiction. Takeaways: Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), an evidence-based intervention for opioid use disorder and withdrawal symptom management, combines medication with counseling…

Reader Feedback, January 2019

January 18, 2019

THIS IS WHERE we share some of the comments, insights, and thoughts we receive from readers. Contact us at myamericannurse.com/send-letter-editor. (more…)

Ringing in the new year

January 24, 2019

New look for American Nurse Today, new ANA leadership ANOTHER YEAR has gone by, and new excitement is afoot. From new section titles in American Nurse Today to new…

Rotating peripheral IV catheters based on clinical indication

January 9, 2019

How one hospital used lean methodology coupled with evidence-based practice to update nursing care. Takeaways: Healthcare organizations must strive to update policies to reflect the most current updated…

Schwartz Rounds: Self-care at its finest

January 8, 2019

Schwartz Rounds® provide a structured forum for members of the interprofessional healthcare team (clinical and nonclinical) to share their vulnerability and openly discuss their feelings about working in…

Should you pursue leadership? 10 questions to help you decide

January 9, 2019

Take stock and prepare for success. Takeaways: Leadership in today’s healthcare environment is challenging. This 10-question decision-making framework can help clinical nurses who are considering a transition to…

Succeeding in complicated times

January 31, 2019

Leadership success requires understanding that healthcare organizations are a world of connections. I WAS SITTING in my easy chair watching Monday night football when I experienced a tiny epiphany:…

The ANA Enterprise innovation framework in action

January 9, 2019

Highlights from the ANCC National Magnet Conference® in Colorado IN 2019, the ANA Enterprise looks forward to building on strategic work already set in motion last year when…

The ANA-nurse connection

January 8, 2019

Advancing the nursing profession and healthcare together FIRST, I’d like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year and thank you in advance for all the great work…

Verbal de-escalation for clinical practice safety

January 8, 2019

Violence continues to be a problem in healthcare settings. (See Workplace violence stats.) Too many nurses continue to believe that workplace violence is part of the job, so…

What if you’re the bully?

January 28, 2019

Self-awareness and honest feedback can help you make a change. Takeaways: Bullying and incivility are prevalent in the nursing profession, so we each need to determine if and…