June 2026 Vol. 21 Num. 6 Archives

June 2026 Vol. 21 Num. 6

ANA Enterprise News, June 2026

June 2, 2026

Protecting healthcare providers from workplace violence In recognition of Workplace Violence Prevention month in April, the American Nurses Association (ANA) led an expansive coalition of healthcare organizations representing…

ANA members share feedback about their priorities and opportunities

June 3, 2026

The American Nurses Association (ANA) champions our members through advocacy, education, policy, and partnerships. In 2025, we asked you to tell us how we are doing. Here’s what…

ANA releases 2026 advocacy agenda

June 2, 2026

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is working to ensure that nurses have a voice in the policy decisions that impact the profession and the patients they serve. ANA’s…

Beyond the bite

June 1, 2026

Nursing management of patients with Lyme neuroborreliosis directly affects outcomes by enabling early recognition of symptoms and facilitating prompt differentiation from other diagnoses such as migraines, mass lesion,…

Future-facing leadership

June 2, 2026

Chief Nurse Executive Christopher McLarty depends on diverse input. Christopher McLartyAfter practicing at the bedside in critical care and emergency departments and later as a nurse practitioner in…

Human factors design: Safety and medication administration

June 1, 2026

When an internal database indicated challenges related to independent double check (IDC), an interprofessional team of nurses, quality improvement specialists, and clinical innovation personnel used the Lean Six…

Men’s health equity

June 1, 2026

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, male nurses comprise only about 13% of the nursing workforce, yet their presence creates meaningful change in patient care.…

Microbiome and depression

June 1, 2026

Patient education serves as an opportunity for nurses to share information about nutritional interventions that support a diverse gut microbiome aimed at improving overall health, including mental health.…

Navigating digital privacy after death

June 1, 2026

A patient died unexpectedly. As I was gathering his belongings as part of post-mortem care, the family asked me to unlock his phone using his biometric authentication so…

Nurse-led solutions using AI and innovation

June 2, 2026

American Nurses Foundation empowers nurses to advance care quality, workflow efficiency, and patient safety. From clinical decision support to bedside documentation, nurses leading projects funded by the American…

Nurses make their voices heard on graduate student loans

June 1, 2026

Recognizing nurses as the heartbeat of healthcare in the United States, and amid ongoing nursing and faculty shortages, the American Nurses Association and its partners sprang into action.…

Peritonsillar abscess

June 1, 2026

When William arrives in the ED, he tells Kara, a triage nurse, that he has right-sided throat pain with radiation to his right ear, subjective fever, and odynophagia.…

PPE and effective communication

June 1, 2026

Muffled speech and lack of facial cues can impede effective communication, but these factors may not be directly addressed in the classroom, in clinical settings, or during orientation.…

Resounding recognititon

June 1, 2026

An enduring legacy and bold leadership for the future EARLIER THIS YEAR, a proclamation recognizing 2026 as “The Year of The Power of Nurses” was introduced in Congress,…

Senior social in acute care

June 1, 2026

Creating the senior social allowed nurses to demonstrate their commitment to evidence-based practice and use their NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) training. NICHE education emphasizes the…

The GLP-1 revolution

June 1, 2026

GLP-1 receptor agonists demonstrate considerable promise beyond their established use in treating diabetes and obesity. Nurses serve as the essential clinical anchor in GLP-1 therapy, expertly bridging gaps…

The GLP-1s and nursing practice

June 1, 2026

The rapid rise of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists marks a significant therapeutic shift, with far-reaching implications for nursing practice. Medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide—originally developed for…

ANA Enterprise News, June 2026

Protecting healthcare providers from workplace violence In recognition of Workplace Violence Prevention month in April, the American Nurses Association (ANA) led an expansive coalition…

ANA members share feedback about their priorities and opportunities

The American Nurses Association (ANA) champions our members through advocacy, education, policy, and partnerships. In 2025, we asked you to tell us how we…

ANA releases 2026 advocacy agenda

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is working to ensure that nurses have a voice in the policy decisions that impact the profession and the…

Beyond the bite

Nursing management of patients with Lyme neuroborreliosis directly affects outcomes by enabling early recognition of symptoms and facilitating prompt differentiation from other diagnoses such…

Future-facing leadership

Chief Nurse Executive Christopher McLarty depends on diverse input. Christopher McLartyAfter practicing at the bedside in critical care and emergency departments and later as…

Human factors design: Safety and medication administration

When an internal database indicated challenges related to independent double check (IDC), an interprofessional team of nurses, quality improvement specialists, and clinical innovation personnel…

Men’s health equity

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, male nurses comprise only about 13% of the nursing workforce, yet their presence creates meaningful…

Microbiome and depression

Patient education serves as an opportunity for nurses to share information about nutritional interventions that support a diverse gut microbiome aimed at improving overall…

Navigating digital privacy after death

A patient died unexpectedly. As I was gathering his belongings as part of post-mortem care, the family asked me to unlock his phone using…

Nurse-led solutions using AI and innovation

American Nurses Foundation empowers nurses to advance care quality, workflow efficiency, and patient safety. From clinical decision support to bedside documentation, nurses leading projects…

Nurses make their voices heard on graduate student loans

Recognizing nurses as the heartbeat of healthcare in the United States, and amid ongoing nursing and faculty shortages, the American Nurses Association and its…

Peritonsillar abscess

When William arrives in the ED, he tells Kara, a triage nurse, that he has right-sided throat pain with radiation to his right ear,…

PPE and effective communication

Muffled speech and lack of facial cues can impede effective communication, but these factors may not be directly addressed in the classroom, in clinical…

Resounding recognititon

An enduring legacy and bold leadership for the future EARLIER THIS YEAR, a proclamation recognizing 2026 as “The Year of The Power of Nurses”…

Senior social in acute care

Creating the senior social allowed nurses to demonstrate their commitment to evidence-based practice and use their NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) training.…

The GLP-1 revolution

GLP-1 receptor agonists demonstrate considerable promise beyond their established use in treating diabetes and obesity. Nurses serve as the essential clinical anchor in GLP-1…

The GLP-1s and nursing practice

The rapid rise of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists marks a significant therapeutic shift, with far-reaching implications for nursing practice. Medications such as semaglutide…

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