ANA Enterprise News May 2021May 11, 2021Honoring nurses in May For Nurses Month 2021, the American Nurses Association (ANA) honors the nation’s nurses whose vital contributions during a pandemic profoundly impact the health and…
Benefits of feedback for nurse leadersMay 6, 2021Viewing feedback as a gift enhances career growth. Takeaways: Without feedback, beginning nurse leaders’ careers can be derailed Constructive feedback can lead to significant performance improvements. Individuals with…
Biosimilars: An alternative to biologicsMay 5, 2021Biosimilars may help lower drug costs for patients. Takeaways: Biologics and biosimilars are classes of drugs used to treat many complex conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, and…
Catching up to stay aheadMay 7, 2021Getting back on track with routinely recommended vaccinations The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in dramatic declines in adolescent vaccinations, which began in March 2020 and continue one year…
COVID-19 vaccine handling: Maximizing doses and public confidenceMay 11, 2021The American Nurses Association (ANA) is proud of the leading role nurses play at all levels of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shaken the world and transformed care…
Drug diversion in healthcareMay 6, 2021Prevention and detection for nurses Special report to American Nurse Journal, supported by an educational grant from Fresenius Kabi USA. © 2021, HealthCom Media Takeaways: Drug diversion among…
Face your fears and forge aheadMay 11, 2021Cathleen Wheatley steps up to a challenge. Cathleen Wheatley, DNP, RN, CENP, is president of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina, a position she…
Individual nurse liability insuranceMay 6, 2021Although physicians receive the brunt of lawsuits, nurses also get sued on a regular basis. Nurses in all practice settings provide most of the hands-on patient care, placing…
Is the Code of Ethics for Nurses a legal document?May 11, 2021What if I make an inadvertent, unethical practice error? Is the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements a legal document that can be used to suspend…
Making a difference in a multitude of waysMay 10, 2021There are no doubt countless RNs who have stood out and inspired others during this challenging last year. For Nurses Month, we are highlighting the ways nurses make…
Malignant hyperthermiaMay 7, 2021Malignant hyperthermia is a genetic life-threatening disease that results in an uncontrolled release of calcium that causes the body to go into a hypermetabolic state. It’s triggered by…
New graduate nurse time managementMay 6, 2021Editor’s Note: This article has been corrected to reflect accurate information regarding directions for playing the Nurse Life board game. A game-based approach accelerates time management skills. Takeaways:…
Nurses Month: A time for celebrationMay 6, 2021Inspire and be inspired. Nurses Month shines a spotlight on nurses—those who devote their lives to caring for others. This year, it couldn’t come at a better time…
Patient and family tele-educationMay 10, 2021Remote education is an effective teaching tool. Takeaways: Tele-education can serve as an alternative to in-person subcutaneous injection training for patients and families. Patients and families found tele-education…
Right-sided heart failureMay 6, 2021Right-sided heart failure (HF) doesn’t get the attention that left-sided HF receives, but it’s an important factor in HF symptom severity and mortality. Right-sided HF, which can cause…
Smart pumps, smart management, safe patientsMay 6, 2021When organizations and clinicians team up, patients are protected. Takeaways: Medication administration errors continue to occur due to mistakes in smart electronic infusion pump setup, programming, and clinical…
Spirituality and nursing careMay 10, 2021The bond between caregivers and the dying Spiritual care in nursing is an important part of overall healthcare, but in the second half of the 20th century, spirituality…
You make a differenceMay 7, 2021Honoring nurses and our profession in May This Nurses Month, we honor RNs for their skillful, creative, and compassionate care during the most significant public health crisis in…
ANA Enterprise News May 2021Honoring nurses in May For Nurses Month 2021, the American Nurses Association (ANA) honors the nation’s nurses whose vital contributions during a pandemic profoundly…
Benefits of feedback for nurse leadersViewing feedback as a gift enhances career growth. Takeaways: Without feedback, beginning nurse leaders’ careers can be derailed Constructive feedback can lead to significant…
Biosimilars: An alternative to biologicsBiosimilars may help lower drug costs for patients. Takeaways: Biologics and biosimilars are classes of drugs used to treat many complex conditions, including inflammatory…
Catching up to stay aheadGetting back on track with routinely recommended vaccinations The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in dramatic declines in adolescent vaccinations, which began in March 2020…
COVID-19 vaccine handling: Maximizing doses and public confidenceThe American Nurses Association (ANA) is proud of the leading role nurses play at all levels of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shaken the…
Drug diversion in healthcarePrevention and detection for nurses Special report to American Nurse Journal, supported by an educational grant from Fresenius Kabi USA. © 2021, HealthCom Media…
Face your fears and forge aheadCathleen Wheatley steps up to a challenge. Cathleen Wheatley, DNP, RN, CENP, is president of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, North…
Individual nurse liability insuranceAlthough physicians receive the brunt of lawsuits, nurses also get sued on a regular basis. Nurses in all practice settings provide most of the…
Is the Code of Ethics for Nurses a legal document?What if I make an inadvertent, unethical practice error? Is the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements a legal document that can…
Making a difference in a multitude of waysThere are no doubt countless RNs who have stood out and inspired others during this challenging last year. For Nurses Month, we are highlighting…
Malignant hyperthermiaMalignant hyperthermia is a genetic life-threatening disease that results in an uncontrolled release of calcium that causes the body to go into a hypermetabolic…
New graduate nurse time managementEditor’s Note: This article has been corrected to reflect accurate information regarding directions for playing the Nurse Life board game. A game-based approach accelerates…
Nurses Month: A time for celebrationInspire and be inspired. Nurses Month shines a spotlight on nurses—those who devote their lives to caring for others. This year, it couldn’t come…
Patient and family tele-educationRemote education is an effective teaching tool. Takeaways: Tele-education can serve as an alternative to in-person subcutaneous injection training for patients and families. Patients…
Right-sided heart failureRight-sided heart failure (HF) doesn’t get the attention that left-sided HF receives, but it’s an important factor in HF symptom severity and mortality. Right-sided…
Smart pumps, smart management, safe patientsWhen organizations and clinicians team up, patients are protected. Takeaways: Medication administration errors continue to occur due to mistakes in smart electronic infusion pump…
Spirituality and nursing careThe bond between caregivers and the dying Spiritual care in nursing is an important part of overall healthcare, but in the second half of…
You make a differenceHonoring nurses and our profession in May This Nurses Month, we honor RNs for their skillful, creative, and compassionate care during the most significant…
Benefits of feedback for nurse leadersBy: By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, and Tanya M. Cohn, Ph.D., MEd, RN
COVID-19 vaccine handling: Maximizing doses and public confidenceBy: By Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Nurisha Wade
New graduate nurse time managementBy: By Robin Hackett, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, and Veronica Bigott, MSN, ACNS-BC, RN-BC, NPD-BC
Patient and family tele-educationBy: By Linda Bevington, BSN, RN, CPN; Linda Kocent, MSN, RN, FAHCEP; and Jeneane Sullivan Miller, MSN, RN, CPON
Right-sided heart failureBy: By Nancy M. Albert, PhD, CCNS, CHFN, CCRN, NE-BC, FAHA, FCCM, FHFSA, FAAN
Smart pumps, smart management, safe patientsBy: By Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI®, and Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI®