March 2026 Vol. 21 No. 3

Mr. Robert Gains*, a 45-year-old truck driver, arrives for a post-hospitalization follow-up appointment with the nurse practitioner (NP) at his cardiologist’s office after insertion of an internal cardio…
Julia Chan mentors next generation nurses New nurse Julia Chan, BSN, RN, currently practices in the Duke Early Phase Research Unit at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.…
2026: The Year of the Power of Nurses Celebrating 130 years of leading and advancing the nursing profession As part of a year-long observance, the American Nurses Association…
Each year on March 19, the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) and organizations nationwide honor certified nurses—professionals who embody the pursuit of excellence. Certified Nurses Day also honors the…
Farmworkers face many of the same health problems that everyone faces, including poor dental health, diabetes, hypertension, weight issues, mental or behavioral health conditions, and musculoskeletal problems. In…
Study identifies actions to guide healthcare organizations. THE AMERICAN NURSES ENTERPRISE (ANE) has prioritized innovation and quality practices as necessary components of workplace culture. With that in mind,…
Grants fuel nursing workforce and equity strategies. A group of 22 organizations nationwide have made tangible strides in their efforts to strengthen the nursing workforce and address barriers…
Most nurses are familiar with the needs of our LGBTQ+ patients and consistently provide compassionate care. However, a reminder of the challenges LGBTQ+ patients face when attempting to…
Inaugural cohort receives ANF scholarships to support their nursing journey. Most nurses recall the moment of inspiration that led them to choose nursing as a career. The same…
A 32-year-old man with no significant past medical history experiences acute shortness of breath, watery eyes, and twitching while working in a soybean field. The triage nurse recognizes…
I bring your attention to a feature article in this month’s issue titled “The five Rs: This point-of-care tool can help preceptors promote psychological safety.” The article discusses…
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening high-risk individuals for lung cancer with annual low-dose computed tomography scans. However, in 2024, only about 16% of high-risk individuals…
All learning involves risk-taking and a willingness to experience growth. According to Chicca and colleagues and Turner and Harder, primary components of a psychologically safe learning environment include…
Nursing programs should prepare students for real-life clinical experiences, but several factors influence the amount of orientation time a novice nurse receives, including cost, time constraints, familiarity with…

A case study: CHF and depression

Mr. Robert Gains*, a 45-year-old truck driver, arrives for a post-hospitalization follow-up appointment with the nurse practitioner (NP) at his cardiologist’s office after insertion…

A rising star and a helping hand

Julia Chan mentors next generation nurses New nurse Julia Chan, BSN, RN, currently practices in the Duke Early Phase Research Unit at Duke University…

Celebrating excellence

Each year on March 19, the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) and organizations nationwide honor certified nurses—professionals who embody the pursuit of excellence. Certified Nurses…

Farmworker healthcare challenges

Farmworkers face many of the same health problems that everyone faces, including poor dental health, diabetes, hypertension, weight issues, mental or behavioral health conditions,…

Fostering a culture of innovation and quality

Study identifies actions to guide healthcare organizations. THE AMERICAN NURSES ENTERPRISE (ANE) has prioritized innovation and quality practices as necessary components of workplace culture.…

Impact and influence

Grants fuel nursing workforce and equity strategies. A group of 22 organizations nationwide have made tangible strides in their efforts to strengthen the nursing…

LGBTQ+ healthcare: A refresher

Most nurses are familiar with the needs of our LGBTQ+ patients and consistently provide compassionate care. However, a reminder of the challenges LGBTQ+ patients…

Lighting the path for future nurses

Inaugural cohort receives ANF scholarships to support their nursing journey. Most nurses recall the moment of inspiration that led them to choose nursing as…

Organophosphate poisoning

A 32-year-old man with no significant past medical history experiences acute shortness of breath, watery eyes, and twitching while working in a soybean field.…

Psychological PPE

I bring your attention to a feature article in this month’s issue titled “The five Rs: This point-of-care tool can help preceptors promote psychological…

Smoking cessation and lung cancer screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening high-risk individuals for lung cancer with annual low-dose computed tomography scans. However, in 2024, only about…

The Five Rs

All learning involves risk-taking and a willingness to experience growth. According to Chicca and colleagues and Turner and Harder, primary components of a psychologically…

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