June 2020 Vol. 15 No. 6

A broader look at insulin

Approximately 34 million people in the United States have diabetes; 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Insulin saves lives and helps people with both type…

ANA launches expanded COVID-19 Resource Center

To enhance member support, the American Nurses Association (ANA) recently expanded the COVID-19 Resource Center, a digital resource that gathers information from trusted sources, such as the Centers…

ANA on the Frontline June 2020

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: COVID-19 survey…

Congress, administration agree on aid package

President Donald Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act on April 24, an “interim” step ahead of the fourth aid package that will provide…

Deliberate leadership during COVID-19

Three strategies nurse leaders can use Fear, resilience, unprecedented, unknown. These are just a few words now circling our vocabulary with the onset of COVID-19. In a short…
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Excelling, leading, and innovating

Nurses share efforts on COVID-19 planning and response In addition to providing direct care to patients, nurses around the country are using their professional expertise to lead, support,…

Innovating to meet patient needs

Highlighting the 2020 ANA Innovation Award winners Earlier this year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation announced the winners of the 2020 ANA Innovation…

Introduction to qualitative nursing research

This type of research can reveal important information that quantitative research can’t. Takeaways: Qualitative research is valuable because it approaches a phenomenon, such as a clinical problem, about…

June 2020 Vol. 15 No. 6

American Nurse Journal continues to keep track of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an eye to information nurses can put to use immediately, including how they can take care…

Myocarditis

Nurses should have a high suspicion for serious illness such as myocarditis in pediatric patients who present with respiratory distress that fails to respond to standard treatment. Myocarditis…

Nursing, night shift, and nutrition

Working night shift interferes with circadian rhythms and biological functions that are associated with health problems. Altered circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles lead to changes in eating patterns…

Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold management

A common misconception is that adults who are obese can’t experience malnourishment because their weight suggests excess caloric intake. All clinicians should receive education that addresses unconscious bias…
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Reducing hemolysis rates

An emergency department’s quality improvement project aims to reduce errors and improve care. Takeaways: Rates of hemolysis decrease with the implementation of proper blood draw procedures. Using venipuncture…

Responding to reports of retaliation against nurses

ANA is disturbed about reports of employers retaliating against nurses and other healthcare workers for raising legitimate concerns about their personal safety while caring for patients with COVID-19.…

Speaking out

A critical time for nurses and all vulnerable populations. (more…)

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