ANA names 2020 National Awards Recipients
13 honorees recognized for their exceptional leadership in healthcare. (more…)
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July 2020 Vol. 15 No. 7
ANA on the Frontline July 2020
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing…
Another thought on The Year of the Nurse: Everyday appreciation
Value yourself and your colleagues every day of the year. (more…)
Be alert for Kawasaki disease
Early detection is key to avoiding heart disease. Takeaways: If Kawasaki disease (KD) is recognized and treated early, children can…
Claiming our rights
The pandemic has cast a spotlight on human rights. According to CNN, the night-shift emergency department (ED) nurses at a…
COVID-19 resilience and recovery
Resilience takes collaboration and alignment. Undoubtedly, we’re navigating in unprecedented times. At a rapid pace, we’ve borne witness to a…
Frequently asked questions about palliative care
Nurses can serve as leaders as they help patients and families through a difficult time. Takeaways: All nurses must be…
Healthy conflict management starts at the top
Nurse leaders must model standards of behavior. (more…)
Is political advocacy ethical for nurses?
To: Ethics Inbox From: Uneasy RN Subject: Political advocacy I recently saw a political ad featuring a nurse using…
July 2020 Vol. 15 No. 7
Many patients and some providers refuse palliative care because they associate it with imminent death and “giving up.” However, nurses can…
Lead toxicity in children
Assessment and prompt intervention can prevent harm. Takeaways: Lead toxicity can cause behavioral, cognitive, or motor problems in children. Nurses’…
Leadership challenge: Learning to let go
Holding on to the past can sabotage your future. Takeaways: Learning to let go of our expectations and the demands…
Lean on me
Taking care of nurses’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing nurses to their limits. The…
Mindfulness for medication safety
Break the cycle of rushing and multitasking. Takeaways: Patients experience an average of one medication error per day. Many medication…
Nurse preceptors and new graduate success
Use these strategies to enhance new nurse clinical reasoning skills. Takeaways: The stress associated with the transition from nursing school…
Nurses at the table for healthcare reform after COVID-19
COVID-19 is shining a light on nursing care and the extraordinary efforts of nurses in emergency departments and critical care units,…
Preventing postoperative pulmonary complications
Using ERAS and I COUGH to improve outcomes. Takeaways: Postoperative pulmonary complications are costly and responsible for extended hospital stays…
Sharing messages of thanks to nurses
In only 2 months, the American Nurses Foundation Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses has done much to support our colleagues…
Stroke: Act FAST
Quick action ensures timely therapy. Takeaways: The FAST acronym (Face, Arm, Speech, Time to call 911) are critical to recognizing…
The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0
Advancing patient mobility. Takeaways: Complications of immobility lead to patient harm including cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal deterioration. The Bedside Mobility…
What works: Assessing and addressing care management education and competency
Onboarding program designed to reduce turnover, increase morale, and improve care. Takeaways: Challenges faced within care management at Beaumont Health’s…
Why exercise is so important during menopause
According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s National Nursing Workforce Study, about 91% of RNs are women,…
Year of the Nurse
The world recognizes our crucial role. (more…)
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