ANA on the Frontline, May 2019
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing…
May 2019 Vol. 14 No. 5
Diversifying the nation’s behavioral health workforce
SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program at ANA celebrates 45 years. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.…
Evidence-based practices for osteoarthritis management
Self-management education is the foundation of osteoarthritis care. Takeaways: · Osteoarthritis is a chronic disorder of the joints that is…
Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Extending the vision
Nurses, healthcare leaders, and stakeholders are once again seeking to map out the future of the nursing profession into the…
Gait belts 101: A tool for patient and nurse safety
Tips for assessing patient mobility and using gait belts All nurses want to keep their patients safe, but falls and…
Hardwiring safety at the point of care
An organizational road map to gait belt use. Safe patient handling training for nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurse…
Infection prevention reality
We know what to do, but we don’t always do it. (more…)
May 2019 Vol. 14 No. 5
This issue includes two articles with so much information that we had to break them into two parts. The first…
Nursing considerations for procedural sedation and analgesia: Part 1
This first in a two-part series reviews patient assessment, red flags, and pharmacologic agents. Takeaways: Registered nurses providing moderate procedural…
Revisiting CLABSI prevention strategies: Pt 1
Follow the basics to keep your patients safe. Takeaways: · Central line–associated bloodstream infection prevention requires meticulous attention to insertion,…
Social media: New communication platform, but old rules still apply
Stop and think before you post. Takeaways: · Social media is a powerful double-edged sword capable of providing access to…
Summer HEAT nursing camp: First-year experiences in program development
The authors describe a fun way to help students explore career options. Takeaways: · Nursing faculty facilitate an interactive career…
The compassion balance
Try these techniques to help maintain satisfaction in work and life. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus…
Welcome to the profession
ANA is here to support all nurses every step of the way. This content is for Digital Access and Print…
Workplace violence: Don’t risk it, de-escalate it
Know the warning signs and stay calm. (more…)
