March 2023 Vol. 18 No. 3

ANA Enterprise News, March 2023

Nurses ranked most honest and ethical professionals for 21st year The American Nurses Association (ANA) congratulates nurses for maintaining the number 1 ranking in Gallup’s annual Most Honest…

Countering human trafficking

Nurses play key role in recognizing, responding to patients in exploited circumstances Human trafficking, a crime involving the exploitation of a person for labor, services, or 
commercial sex,…

Do I still belong?

You matter to the profession. As nurses continue their journey to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, many are asking, “Do I belong here?” Belonging, a human need, is…

Gig nursing

Has the future of part-time work shifted? The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the healthcare workplace. Stress, burnout, and lack of work–life balance and flexible work hours contributed to…

Hypoglycemia and the Rule of 15

The parents of Susie Johnson*, a healthy 8-year-old child, bring her to the emergency department because she’s been experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Susie recently was diagnosed…

Innovation on the move

Update on 2022 award winner progress The American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Awards, sponsored by Stryker, recognize nurse-led innovation that improves patient safety outcomes. In 2022, KaSheta Johnson…

Minimize medication errors in urgent care clinics

Establish a culture of patient safety. Takeaways: The number of patients seen in urgent care clinics can present unique medication administration challenges. Reducing errors requires a culture of…

Mpox: Be prepared for the next outbreak

Knowledge can help reduce stigmatization and improve access to care. Takeaways: Cases of human Mpox had been considered rare, but current data show rapid spread from human-to-human transmission.…

Paramedics help alleviate ED staffing issues

As nursing shortages around the United States continue to grow, including in emergency departments (EDs), hospital systems seek innovative solutions. Some systems have resorted to paying high salaries…

Standard bearers

Certified nurses’ march to excellence Every year on March 19, organizations worldwide observe Certified Nurses Day to celebrate and publicly acknowledge nurses who maintain the highest credentials in…

Striving to serve

Willa Fuller’s vision: A nation of nurse advocates Willa Fuller, BSN, RN, has led the Florida Nurses Association (FNA) as executive director for 14 years. This role culminates…

The state of nurses in 2023

Survey highlights need for better support from employers After coping with nearly 3 full years of the 
COVID-19 pandemic, along with surges of 
influenza and respiratory syncytial virus…

Type 2 diabetes in Asian Americans

Using body mass index as an indicator for type 2 diabetes is now considered inaccurate, especially among Asians, who tend to develop the condition with normal BMIs. In…

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