May 2026 Vol. 21 No. 5

A nonprofit healthcare system chose FirstNet®, Built with AT&T, to improve communications and optimize its EMS fleet. AdventHealth, a nonprofit organization based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, operates in…
Charting a bold new direction for the future of nursing, OJIN topic covers advance care planning strategies, ANA announces 2026 National Awards Winners, 2026 ANA President’s Award recipients…
Each year, the American Nurse Journal editorial team anxiously awaits the opportunity to read the All Pro Nursing Team submissions. We know that we’ll be inspired by the…
Honoring the power, presence, and impact of nurses everywhere Jennifer-Mensik-Kennedy THE AMERICAN NURSES ENTERPRISE is proud to celebrate The Power of Nurses™ during National Nurses Week 2026, which…
According to Ferron and colleagues and Seeburger and colleagues, behavioral flags can serve as a proactive strategy for reducing workplace violence. However, they also raise ethical and procedural…
Nurses play a critical role in managing sickle cell disease (SCD) and addressing the systemic racism and provider bias—particularly in pain management—that contribute to treatment disparities. Nurses, through…
What would our global healthcare ecosystem look like if all nurses had access to innovation education, a collaborative innovation network, and mentors skilled in elevating innovators? Only a…
Hospitalized patients with hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and advanced age are at increased risk for stroke. Early recognition of stroke symptoms, followed by prompt diagnosis and treatment, leads to…
Although CSF drainage with externalized ventricular devices and lumbar drains can save lives by reducing intracranial pressure and protecting vulnerable brain tissue, Dolmans and colleagues and Kerry and…
The silent crisis of moral injury continues to reshape the landscape of nursing, leaving many to question how they can continue in roles that compel them to compromise…
National Nurses Week 2026 offers more than a ceremonial pause—it’s a strategic opportunity for healthcare organizations to demonstrate, in visible and lasting ways, how deeply nurses are valued.…
The ubiquity of NSAIDs requires that nurses fully understand the differences among them, their indications for use, and the associated risks in patients with concomitant underlying conditions.
I’m not sure how to respond when my patients decline basic tasks such as hygiene or dressing changes. I’m uncomfortable proceeding with this level of care against the…
Influencing healthcare through research, advocacy, and wellness During National Nurses Week, and every day, the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) proudly celebrates The Power of Nurses™ to create meaningful…
Workplace bullying in critical care settings is more than a cultural concern—it’s also a patient safety risk with potential legal consequences. Critical care units, inherently high-stakes environments, require…
The risks associated with smoking electronic cigarettes (vaping), particularly for adolescents, make it a critical issue for primary healthcare providers. Marketing portrays vaping as a safer alternative to…

AdventHealth leaps communication barriers

A nonprofit healthcare system chose FirstNet®, Built with AT&T, to improve communications and optimize its EMS fleet. AdventHealth, a nonprofit organization based in Altamonte…

Extraordinary every day

Honoring the power, presence, and impact of nurses everywhere Jennifer-Mensik-Kennedy THE AMERICAN NURSES ENTERPRISE is proud to celebrate The Power of Nurses™ during National…

Flagged and at risk

According to Ferron and colleagues and Seeburger and colleagues, behavioral flags can serve as a proactive strategy for reducing workplace violence. However, they also…

Innovation accelerators

What would our global healthcare ecosystem look like if all nurses had access to innovation education, a collaborative innovation network, and mentors skilled in…

Inpatient stroke

Hospitalized patients with hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and advanced age are at increased risk for stroke. Early recognition of stroke symptoms, followed by prompt diagnosis…

Managing cerebro spinal fluid drainage

Although CSF drainage with externalized ventricular devices and lumbar drains can save lives by reducing intracranial pressure and protecting vulnerable brain tissue, Dolmans and…

National Nurses Week 2026

National Nurses Week 2026 offers more than a ceremonial pause—it’s a strategic opportunity for healthcare organizations to demonstrate, in visible and lasting ways, how…

Responding to refusals of basic care

I’m not sure how to respond when my patients decline basic tasks such as hygiene or dressing changes. I’m uncomfortable proceeding with this level…

Shining a light on The Power of Nurses™

Influencing healthcare through research, advocacy, and wellness During National Nurses Week, and every day, the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) proudly celebrates The Power of…

Youth vaping detection in primary care

The risks associated with smoking electronic cigarettes (vaping), particularly for adolescents, make it a critical issue for primary healthcare providers. Marketing portrays vaping as…

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