July 2019 Vol. 14 No. 7 Archives

July 2019 Vol. 14 No. 7

Advanced practice nurses: Show your spirit

July 31, 2019

Declare the importance of your independence. WE CELEBRATE American Independence Day on July 4 every year. Fireworks, parades, carnivals, concerts,…

ANA Mentorship Program: Class of 2018-2019

July 12, 2019

New and experienced nurses double up to broaden their horizons. (more…)

ANA on the Frontline, July 2019

July 12, 2019

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

ANA on the Frontline: Sparks fly at ANA-ANCC conferences

July 12, 2019

Nurses come together to improve practice, work environments, and healthcare. While one speaker encouraged nurses to ﬁnd their “inner spark,”…

Atypical presentation of myocardial infarction

July 9, 2019

Quickly recognizing unusual symptoms can save lives. Takeaways Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, but it’s…

Celebrating nurse innovators

July 12, 2019

Nurses’ creativity showcased at the ANA Quality and Innovation Conference in Orlando. THE American Nurses Association (ANA) continued its commitment…

Evidence-based epilepsy care

July 9, 2019

Assessment, treatment, and self-management Takeaways: Epilepsy is a complex disease that includes seizures that may or may not be active. …

Hepatorenal syndrome and large-volume paracentesis

July 12, 2019

Averting a Crisis. Takeaways Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), impaired renal function resulting from advanced liver disease, is characterized by renal vasoconstriction,…

High-level disinfection and sterilization

July 9, 2019

Nurses should have reprocessing knowledge, training, and competency. Takeaways In 2018, more than 50% of hospitals surveyed by The Joint…

Incivility and bullying

July 9, 2019

Let’s all work together to solve this workplace hazard. (more…)

July 2019 Vol. 14 No. 7

July 12, 2019

The July 2019 issue of American Nurse Today offers up two clinical articles with updates critical to good nursing care.…

Leadership styles that promote innovation

September 17, 2019

Supporting innovation requires commitment and thoughtful actions. Takeaways: The healthcare systems operate between past models and the need to evolve. …

Massive blood transfusion protocols

July 31, 2019

Takeaways Mass transfusion operates best under a protocol developed by a multidisciplinary team. Using the ABC score can help rule…

Oh, the drama! Misconceptions about nurses on TV

July 31, 2019

To: Ethics inbox From: BSN, RN from Rochester, New York Subject: Portrayal of nurses on television I am writing as…

Problem of psychiatric patient ED boarding

July 9, 2019

Leaders can advocate for changes to reduce ED boarding and crowding. IN SEPTEMBER 2012, in Update 2 to the Comprehensive Accreditation…

SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program at ANA celebrates 45 years

July 12, 2019

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association (ANA) kicked…

Successful strategies for improving nurse certification rates

August 2, 2019

Nurses share how they boosted certification in their hospital. Takeaways American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty certification offers many benefits. …