A kinder, gentler workplace, part 3: The generation gapNovember 8, 2016“We shall a new rule of life make: a little kinder than is necessary be.” Yoda-speak for a famous quote from Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie Problems can arise from the…
Addressing patient and caregiver sufferingNovember 8, 2016Suffering—it’s a powerful word that evokes a visceral response. Actually, patient means “one who suffers” in Latin. To reduce patient suffering, we need to consider the experience of nurses and other caregivers, because patient…
BONES: A postoperative plan of care and education program for total joint replacement patientsOctober 27, 2016According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 719,000 total knee replacement and 332,000 total hip replacement procedures were performed on inpatients in 2010. For both…
Call for action: Nurses lead and transform palliative careNovember 13, 2016America’s demographics are changing, as is the healthcare system that supports every person, family, community, and population. Across the nation, calls for healthcare reform focus on the evolution from an…
Capsule that significantly extends drug release may help eradicate malariaNovember 17, 2016Researchers have developed an ultra long-lasting drug delivery system in the form of a capsule to deliver an anti-malaria drug, which could help eradicate the disease; the technique…
Contribute to building nursing research and enhancing safe, quality practiceNovember 13, 2016This year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Enterprise embarked on a 12-month campaign dedicated to providing registered nurses (RNs) with information and resources to attain and maintain a…
E-cigarettes may be harmful for teensNovember 17, 2016Adolescent e-cigarette users have increased rates of chronic bronchitis symptoms, according to a study in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Read more and read the study…
Fall prevention: The little things can make a big differenceNovember 9, 2016In 2014, a multidisciplinary task force at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston created a fall-reduction program flexible enough to be customized to each unit’s medical specialty. The team…
From the ethics inbox: Reporting a sentinel eventNovember 13, 2016Note from the editor: This new recurring department presents selected emails that ANA has received from nurses, along with responses from the ANA Center for Ethics and Human…
Improving nurses’ attitudes toward patients with substance use disordersApril 12, 2017People with substance use disorders suffer not just from the disorder itself but also from discrimination. In a 2014 survey, more than half of respondents said treatment options for…
Nurses lead in fighting opioid crisisNovember 13, 2016Nowhere in the nation are we immune to the ravages of the opioid epidemic. The crisis has struck our cities, suburbs, and rural communities. Across party lines, lawmakers at the…
Principled leadership and the imperative for workplace civilityNovember 9, 2016Civility is not situational. What a leader must manifest all day, every day, is civility, because civility is—or at least should be—an expectation and imperative for all of…
Size matters—or does it?November 8, 2016In sports, we often hear the saying “Size matters.” Usually, it means the bigger and stronger athlete triumphs. But sometimes, the smaller and seemingly weaker one may have the advantage…
Steroid injection better than gentamicin for treating Meniere’s diseaseNovember 17, 2016A study published in The Lancet reports that injections of methylprednisolone through the eardrum is as effective as gentamicin injections, but result in greater residual speech discrimination. Read…
The selflessness and dedication of military nursesNovember 9, 2016Thirty years ago, Brigadier General Sarah Wells began the tradition of gathering nurses together to place flowers on the graves of nurses who served in the U.S. military and…
Tools to improve your collaborative skillsNovember 8, 2016No matter what your practice environment, you need to collaborate effectively with other nurses and other disciplines to excel in your career. Nurses are expected to participate in joint initiatives that embrace research…
A kinder, gentler workplace, part 3: The generation gap“We shall a new rule of life make: a little kinder than is necessary be.” Yoda-speak for a famous quote from Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie…
Addressing patient and caregiver sufferingSuffering—it’s a powerful word that evokes a visceral response. Actually, patient means “one who suffers” in Latin. To reduce patient suffering, we need to consider the experience of nurses…
BONES: A postoperative plan of care and education program for total joint replacement patientsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 719,000 total knee replacement and 332,000 total hip replacement procedures were performed on inpatients…
Call for action: Nurses lead and transform palliative careAmerica’s demographics are changing, as is the healthcare system that supports every person, family, community, and population. Across the nation, calls for healthcare reform focus on…
Capsule that significantly extends drug release may help eradicate malariaResearchers have developed an ultra long-lasting drug delivery system in the form of a capsule to deliver an anti-malaria drug, which could help eradicate…
Contribute to building nursing research and enhancing safe, quality practiceThis year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Enterprise embarked on a 12-month campaign dedicated to providing registered nurses (RNs) with information and resources to…
E-cigarettes may be harmful for teensAdolescent e-cigarette users have increased rates of chronic bronchitis symptoms, according to a study in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Read…
Fall prevention: The little things can make a big differenceIn 2014, a multidisciplinary task force at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston created a fall-reduction program flexible enough to be customized to each unit’s…
From the ethics inbox: Reporting a sentinel eventNote from the editor: This new recurring department presents selected emails that ANA has received from nurses, along with responses from the ANA Center…
Improving nurses’ attitudes toward patients with substance use disordersPeople with substance use disorders suffer not just from the disorder itself but also from discrimination. In a 2014 survey, more than half of respondents…
Nurses lead in fighting opioid crisisNowhere in the nation are we immune to the ravages of the opioid epidemic. The crisis has struck our cities, suburbs, and rural communities. Across party…
Principled leadership and the imperative for workplace civilityCivility is not situational. What a leader must manifest all day, every day, is civility, because civility is—or at least should be—an expectation and…
Size matters—or does it?In sports, we often hear the saying “Size matters.” Usually, it means the bigger and stronger athlete triumphs. But sometimes, the smaller and seemingly weaker one…
Steroid injection better than gentamicin for treating Meniere’s diseaseA study published in The Lancet reports that injections of methylprednisolone through the eardrum is as effective as gentamicin injections, but result in greater…
The selflessness and dedication of military nursesThirty years ago, Brigadier General Sarah Wells began the tradition of gathering nurses together to place flowers on the graves of nurses who served in…
Tools to improve your collaborative skillsNo matter what your practice environment, you need to collaborate effectively with other nurses and other disciplines to excel in your career. Nurses are expected to participate in…
Addressing patient and caregiver sufferingBy: Christy Dempsey, MSN, MBA, RN, CNOR, CENP, and Deirdre Mylod, PhD