January 2026 Vol. 21 No. 1 Archives

January 2026 Vol. 21 No. 1

Advocacy is in our lane

January 5, 2026

Many nurses may think “political advocacy isn’t in my lane,” and prefer to sit out on the crucial debates now happening in their states. However, the Code of…

Today's nursing workforce spans multiple generations, each with distinct needs, strengths, and challenges. Addressing generational differences as healthcare evolves remains essential for mitigating nurse fatigue and ensuring a…

American Nurse Enterprise News, January 2026

January 6, 2026

The American Nurses Association (ANA) reaffirmed its strong support for immunizations as essential to protecting the health of individuals, families, and communities following a December vote by the…

Creating and sustaining a culture of excellence

January 5, 2026

Our hospital system, in which two facilities received Magnet Recognition® and one Pathway to Excellence® designation in 2023, implemented a series of initiatives to create and sustain a…

Digital professionalism

January 2, 2026

For staff nurses, digital professionalism denotes the ethical, responsible, and respectful use of digital tools and platforms, ensuring that professional standards, confidentiality, and integrity persist online. As the…

Fostering a workplace where nurses can flourish

January 5, 2026

I’m the Nurse Manager for a 34-bed medical–surgical unit and pursuing my DNP in nursing leadership. My school has a strong focus on ethics, and I want to…

Mental health and well-being in nursing: An inside view

January 6, 2026

Looking back on my own 20+ years as an emergency nurse across several hospitals and states, what stands out most is how determined I was to be excellent,…

Nurse-driven frailty screening

January 5, 2026

Home-based primary care (HBPC) involves routine and urgent primary care provided by an interprofessional team to frail vulnerable adults who would otherwise lack access due to homebound status.…

Oral care and hospital-acquired pneumonia

January 2, 2026

Many consider oral care an element of grooming, not an infection control measure. However, an association exists between poor oral care and systemic disease. For example, aspiration of…

Patient fall education poster

January 5, 2026

Patient falls in the acute inpatient setting remain a common safety concern. According to 2019 Patient Safety Network data, falls occur at a rate of three to five…

Protecting graduate funding for nurses

January 6, 2026

More than 230,000 nurses and patients signed ANA’s petition urging the Department of Education to protect graduate nursing education and patients’ access to care following the department’s proposed…

Reflect, renew, and reconnect

January 5, 2026

With the start of the new year, we’d like to offer nurses a timely, supportive reset message for 2026, grounded in current workplace realities and focused on reclaiming…

Spontaneous pneumothorax

January 6, 2026

A 19-year-old man with no significant medical history develops sudden, sharp, left-sided chest pain while playing basketball. After 8 hours, his pain doesn’t improve with over-the-counter acetaminophen, prompting…

The impact of mental health resource nurses

January 2, 2026

The demanding nature of nurses’ roles, coupled with long hours and emotional strain, places them at high risk for mental health issues. Nurses who experience high-stress levels may…

Vanishing voices

January 6, 2026

The hidden cost of 2025 federal funding cuts on nursing and midwifery leadership When we showed up for work on January 20, 2025, we had no idea that…

Well-being Excellence™ Certification

January 5, 2026

In 2024, to provide actionable steps for the development of well-being programs and a method for validating associated efforts, the American Nurses Credentialing Center launched the Well-Being Excellence™…

Advocacy is in our lane

Many nurses may think “political advocacy isn’t in my lane,” and prefer to sit out on the crucial debates now happening in their states.…

Alleviating nurse fatigue

American Nurse Enterprise News, January 2026

The American Nurses Association (ANA) reaffirmed its strong support for immunizations as essential to protecting the health of individuals, families, and communities following a…

Creating and sustaining a culture of excellence

Our hospital system, in which two facilities received Magnet Recognition® and one Pathway to Excellence® designation in 2023, implemented a series of initiatives to…

Digital professionalism

For staff nurses, digital professionalism denotes the ethical, responsible, and respectful use of digital tools and platforms, ensuring that professional standards, confidentiality, and integrity…

Fostering a workplace where nurses can flourish

I’m the Nurse Manager for a 34-bed medical–surgical unit and pursuing my DNP in nursing leadership. My school has a strong focus on ethics,…

Mental health and well-being in nursing: An inside view

Looking back on my own 20+ years as an emergency nurse across several hospitals and states, what stands out most is how determined I…

Nurse-driven frailty screening

Home-based primary care (HBPC) involves routine and urgent primary care provided by an interprofessional team to frail vulnerable adults who would otherwise lack access…

Oral care and hospital-acquired pneumonia

Many consider oral care an element of grooming, not an infection control measure. However, an association exists between poor oral care and systemic disease.…

Patient fall education poster

Patient falls in the acute inpatient setting remain a common safety concern. According to 2019 Patient Safety Network data, falls occur at a rate…

Protecting graduate funding for nurses

More than 230,000 nurses and patients signed ANA’s petition urging the Department of Education to protect graduate nursing education and patients’ access to care…

Reflect, renew, and reconnect

With the start of the new year, we’d like to offer nurses a timely, supportive reset message for 2026, grounded in current workplace realities…

Spontaneous pneumothorax

A 19-year-old man with no significant medical history develops sudden, sharp, left-sided chest pain while playing basketball. After 8 hours, his pain doesn’t improve…

The impact of mental health resource nurses

The demanding nature of nurses’ roles, coupled with long hours and emotional strain, places them at high risk for mental health issues. Nurses who…

Vanishing voices

The hidden cost of 2025 federal funding cuts on nursing and midwifery leadership When we showed up for work on January 20, 2025, we…

Well-being Excellence™ Certification

In 2024, to provide actionable steps for the development of well-being programs and a method for validating associated efforts, the American Nurses Credentialing Center…