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July 2019 Vol. 14 No. 7
Declare the importance of your independence. WE CELEBRATE American Independence Day on July 4 every year. Fireworks, parades, carnivals, concerts, and baseball games are just a few of…
New and experienced nurses double up to broaden their horizons. (more…)
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: ANA-ANCC conferences…
Nurses come together to improve practice, work environments, and healthcare. While one speaker encouraged nurses to find their “inner spark,” the energy among nurses was already palpable as…
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, but it’s often under-recognized because of atypical symptoms. Women may experience vague symptoms that are inconsistent with what’s…
Nurses’ creativity showcased at the ANA Quality and Innovation Conference in Orlando. THE American Nurses Association (ANA) continued its commitment to cultivating and celebrating nurse-led innovation through two…
EPILEPSY is one of the most common disorders of the central nervous system, affecting 65 million people worldwide—3.4 million in the United States. It can occur with or…
Averting a Crisis. Takeaways Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), impaired renal function resulting from advanced liver disease, is characterized by renal vasoconstriction, systemic vasodilatation in the absence of other identifiable…
Nurses should have reprocessing knowledge, training, and competency. Takeaways In 2018, more than 50% of hospitals surveyed by The Joint Commission were found to be noncompliant with high-level…
Let’s all work together to solve this workplace hazard. (more…)
The July 2019 issue of American Nurse Today offers up two clinical articles with updates critical to good nursing care. The first—Evidence-based epilepsy care—is this month’s CNE article.…
Supporting innovation requires commitment and thoughtful actions. Takeaways: The healthcare systems operate between past models and the need to evolve. Innovation leadership skills are about adaptive problem solving,…
RACHEL BROWN*, a 74-year-old woman, is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. She’s on a heparin infusion. A cardiac catheterization…
To: Ethics inbox From: BSN, RN from Rochester, New York Subject: Portrayal of nurses on television I am writing as a concerned RN. I recently viewed a new…
Leaders can advocate for changes to reduce ED boarding and crowding. IN SEPTEMBER 2012, in Update 2 to the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals, The Joint Commission published revisions…
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association (ANA) kicked off its 45th year of preparing minority nurses…
Nurses share how they boosted certification in their hospital. Takeaways American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty certification offers many benefits. More should be done within healthcare organizations to…
Use your critical-thinking skills to assess industry-funded research. (more…)
Advanced practice nurses: Show your spirit
Declare the importance of your independence. WE CELEBRATE American Independence Day on July 4 every year. Fireworks, parades, carnivals, concerts, and baseball games are…
ANA Mentorship Program: Class of 2018-2019
New and experienced nurses double up to broaden their horizons. (more…)
ANA on the Frontline, July 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…
ANA on the Frontline: Sparks fly at ANA-ANCC conferences
Nurses come together to improve practice, work environments, and healthcare. While one speaker encouraged nurses to find their “inner spark,” the energy among nurses…
Atypical presentation of myocardial infarction
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, but it’s often under-recognized because of atypical symptoms. Women may experience vague symptoms that…
Celebrating nurse innovators
Nurses’ creativity showcased at the ANA Quality and Innovation Conference in Orlando. THE American Nurses Association (ANA) continued its commitment to cultivating and celebrating…
Evidence-based epilepsy care
EPILEPSY is one of the most common disorders of the central nervous system, affecting 65 million people worldwide—3.4 million in the United States. It…
Hepatorenal syndrome and large-volume paracentesis
Averting a Crisis. Takeaways Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), impaired renal function resulting from advanced liver disease, is characterized by renal vasoconstriction, systemic vasodilatation in the…
High-level disinfection and sterilization
Nurses should have reprocessing knowledge, training, and competency. Takeaways In 2018, more than 50% of hospitals surveyed by The Joint Commission were found to…
July 2019 Vol. 14 No. 7
The July 2019 issue of American Nurse Today offers up two clinical articles with updates critical to good nursing care. The first—Evidence-based epilepsy care—is…
Leadership styles that promote innovation
Supporting innovation requires commitment and thoughtful actions. Takeaways: The healthcare systems operate between past models and the need to evolve. Innovation leadership skills are…
Massive blood transfusion protocols
RACHEL BROWN*, a 74-year-old woman, is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. She’s on a heparin…
Oh, the drama! Misconceptions about nurses on TV
To: Ethics inbox From: BSN, RN from Rochester, New York Subject: Portrayal of nurses on television I am writing as a concerned RN. I…
Problem of psychiatric patient ED boarding
Leaders can advocate for changes to reduce ED boarding and crowding. IN SEPTEMBER 2012, in Update 2 to the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals, The…
SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program at ANA celebrates 45 years
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association (ANA) kicked off its 45th year…
Successful strategies for improving nurse certification rates
Nurses share how they boosted certification in their hospital. Takeaways American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty certification offers many benefits. More should be done…
Viewpoint: Industry, influence, and nursing
Use your critical-thinking skills to assess industry-funded research. (more…)