Comparing Pathway to Excellence® and Magnet Recognition® Programs
Two roads to nurse engagement and quality outcomes. Takeaways: Magnet recognizes healthcare organizations for quality outcomes, patient care and nursing…
March 2018 Vol. 13 No. 3
Diabetes— Pharmacologic management update
Concentrated insulin and noninsulin medications help patients manage their diabetes. Takeaways: when large volumes of insulin are injected subcutaneously, inadequate…
Emotional wellness
Learn how to manage stress for a healthy life. Takeaways: A little stress is good for the body and mind…
Everyone is responsible for a culture of safety
Whether you’re a direct-care nurse or a leader, you’re responsible for speaking up and taking action to keep patients safe.…
It’s time for data-driven, patient-centered workforce management
How to transform data into effective staffing. Takeaways: Many sources of healthcare system data influence staffing outcomes. Nurses—especially nurse executives—can…
March 2018 Vol. 13 No. 3
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Novel ethics champion programs
Three pediatric hospitals share tips for success. Takeaways: Ethics champion programs can connect nurses with the ethical foundations of nursing…
Patient Safety Awareness Week
Shining a light on a public health crisis Each year, an important event is nationally recognized but frequently overshadowed by…
Promoting high reliability on the front line
Create a safety culture by recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions, behaviors, and practices. Takeaways: High-reliability healthcare is consistently excellent and…
Social media missteps could put your nursing license at risk
Learn the rules and what to do if you make a mistake. Takeaways: For nurses, social media use has daily…
Splash safety—Protecting your eyes, Part I
Take the time to protect your eyes from pathogens. Takeaways: Nurses sustain the largest percentage of blood and body fluid…
Staffing committees: A safe staffing solution that includes engagement
With nurse input, this hospital strives for staffing satisfaction. Takeaways: Staffing and scheduling presents some of the greatest challenges for…
Stopping acute upper-GI bleeds
Risk stratification and quick intervention can save lives. Takeaways: GI bleeding remains a major concern, particularly for the elderly with…
Supraventricular tachycardia
Quick action reverses SVT and prevents a disastrous outcome. Takeaways: Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are the most common subtypes…
Team assist: Manage nurse burnout and improve care quality
Nursing teamwork addresses admission, discharge, and transfer workloads. Takeaways: Multiple simultaneous admissions, discharges, and transfers can create complexity and heavy…
The Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity
Creating opportunities for nurses and giving respect to tradition By Elizabeth Moore With the stirring music and sacred smoke of…
The imperative of humble leadership
By Donna Grande, MGA Empower your team through shared responsibility. In this world of social media, where people focus on…
Transitions and transformation
A thank-you to Marla Weston. The indelible mark left behind by a transformational leader is as unique as a fingerprint.…
What your patient would like you to know about TBI
Communication and compassion are key to facilitating recovery. By Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN Staff Sergeant Sarah Zimmerman, United States Army,…
Why some people are healthy, and others are not: Part 2
Does healthcare policy effect stress and health? By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN Once you’ve decided that early childhood development…
Why your nursing networks matter
Networks help you advance your career, provide high-quality care, and support your colleagues. Takeaways: Professional networks are crucially connected to…
