January 2021 Vol. 16 No. 1 Archives

January 2021 Vol. 16 No. 1

Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia: Discerning the differences

January 8, 2021

Assessment is key for optimal management. Takeaways: An early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease is decline in cognition, most typically manifesting…

ANA advocates for nurses’ health and safety

January 11, 2021

Collaborating in the new year to address pandemic challenges together As nurses contend with the pandemic and its multi-layered effects…

ANA on the Frontline January 2021

January 14, 2021

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing…

ANA’s 125th anniversary

March 4, 2021

Building on our history and recognizing nurses When I first began serving as president of the American Nurses Association (ANA),…

Anaphylaxis in the school setting

January 8, 2021

Quick action results in positive outcome. Takeaways: School mealtimes are important for socialization and nutrition, but food allergies can be…

Animal assistants in healthcare

January 12, 2021

An animal may provide just the benefit patients need. Prepandemic, I had the pleasure of traveling to the National Institutes…

Enhancing nursing curriculum with an injection of technology

January 8, 2021

Use online tools to engage and motivate students. Evidence-based research has changed teaching from a traditional teacher-centered approach to a…

Introducing new ANA member benefits

January 11, 2021

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is offering these new member benefits as a part of its personal benefits program. ANA…

January 2021 Vol. 16 No. 1

January 13, 2021

To provide you with current information about COVID-19 and insights into how healthcare organizations and teams are working to support…

Making New Year’s resolutions? Try these tips from Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™

January 11, 2021

Many people are eager to turn the page and begin the new year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And, given…

Managing delirium in the pediatric patient

January 12, 2021

A strategic, team approach ensures optimal results. Takeaways: Delirium may go unrecognized in pediatric patients. Strategies used to manage the…

Mitigating the threat of lost knowledge

January 8, 2021

A looming shortage of expert nurses requires strategies to accelerate knowledge transfer. Takeaways: Healthcare organizations are facing the challenge of…

Navigating excellence during a pandemic: The Magnet® program director’s role

January 13, 2021

Use the Magnet model components as a framework for meeting a crisis. Takeaways: Nursing leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic requires…

One country, one people, one government

January 13, 2021

Let’s expect more from our country, our politicians—and each other. By the time this article is published, the holidays will…

Online health information and self-diagnosis

January 12, 2021

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Concerned RN Subject: Self-diagnosis During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients are asking me about…

Our future through my review mirror

January 8, 2021

Turn the troubling events of 2020 into opportunities in 2021. 2020 is finally over! It was a meaningful year because…

Pathway to Excellence® in long-term care organizations

January 12, 2021

This framework can help improve the practice environment for nurses. Takeaways: Now, during the pandemic, is the time to make…

Powering policy with nurse expertise

January 8, 2021

Jeri Milstead is inducted into the ANA Hall of Fame. Jeri Milstead, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, has built her legacy…

Primary hypothyroidism: More common than you think

January 11, 2021

Be alert to this frequently unrecognized condition. Takeaways: Hypothyroidism develops slowly over time and if left undiagnosed may put patients…

Professional governance and staff engagement

January 12, 2021

A new medical unit establishes an engaged nursing workforce. Takeaways: A culture grounded in teamwork, shared governance, and accountability is…

Promoting nurse mental health

January 8, 2021

An urgent call to shift from crisis intervention to long-term prevention Takeaways: Nurses are experiencing an unprecedented amount of burnout,…

Resiliency rising!

November 18, 2020

Ten just-in-time self-care strategies. Takeaways Experiencing stress and anxiety during the pandemic is a normal response to an abnormal situation.…

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Storytelling: Resilience and influence in minutes

January 8, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses too often are the last and only person in the room when a patient dies.…

The elevator pitch: A 60-second advocacy tool for nurses

January 13, 2021

Be prepared when opportunity presents itself. Takeaways: Nurses have a duty to advocate for change and solutions that will benefit…

The Joint Commission: COVID-19 response and accreditation

January 6, 2021

Resources and advocacy to support healthcare organizations. Takeaways: The Joint Commission has taken actions to support health care organizations with…

The SCOOP: Involving family in care during COVID-19 pandemic

January 6, 2021

A simple but structured process ensures effective communication. Involving patients’ families in the perioperative process is crucial for family-centered care,…