Addressing suicide among nursesNovember 6, 2023In the hospital where I work, a medical error contributed to a patient’s death. Unfortunately, a nurse committed suicide after this tragic event. Our staff members weren’t immediately…
AI can identify signs of staff burnoutNovember 4, 2023Leverage existing and emerging tools to help address this persistent nursing challenge. Lillee Gelinas Artificial intelligence (AI) can help identify signs of staff burnout by using a range…
ANA Enterprise News, November 2023November 6, 2023Minimum staffing standards proposed for LTC facilities On September 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would establish minimum…
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administrationNovember 4, 2023A study by Wax and colleagues found that each year in the United States over 500,000 healthcare-associated bloodstream infections are attributed to I.V. catheters, including central and peripheral…
Capital investmentsNovember 5, 2023We might not think of ourselves as such, but nurses are the ultra-innovators of healthcare. Thinking critically, we respond continually to changes in our patients’ status and environment…
Cultivating changeNovember 5, 2023Staying ahead of healthcare delivery changes and current trends can help nurse leaders determine where to allocate time and resources.
Dedicated academic advisors for nursing student athletesOctober 30, 2023All student athletes must manage competing priorities—academics, athletics, and various other responsibilities. Navigating the dual role of student and athlete requires excellent time management and communication skills.
From clown to nurse to executive leaderNovember 6, 2023If you had asked me in 2005 where I would be in 18 years, I never would have said executive nurse leader. Then, I was a professional clown.
Getting shots in armsNovember 5, 2023Stay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What can nurses do for patients, families,…
Improving hypertension using virtual modalitiesNovember 4, 2023According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), military combat exposure can increase the risk for hypertension (HTN) in veterans.
Improving PrEP adherenceNovember 4, 2023PrEP-RN intervention would allow more healthcare professionals to counsel and initiate PrEP, which might help improve adherence.
Infiltration of xylazine in illicit fentanylNovember 4, 2023Be alert for the signs of this drug, a growing contributor to the opioid epidemic. In addition to the influx of fentanyl in the illicit drug supply, xylazine,…
Native knowledgeNovember 4, 2023Indigenous nursing programs are making room for new perspectives When Angela Acuna, BSN, RN, heard about the Indians in Nursing: Career Advancement and Transition Scholars (INCATS) program, she…
NCLEX vs Next GenerationNovember 5, 2023Research by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) identified the link between clinical judgment and more than 46% of the tasks performed by entry-level nurses.…
Neuroleptic malignant syndromeNovember 5, 2023Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening neurologic emergency, frequently occurs with dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics and antiemetics).
Nurses’ well-being in the face of burnoutNovember 6, 2023The aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic still weigh heavily on healthcare institutions in the form of enduring workforce shortages, escalating labor expenses, and a growing prevalence of staff…
Nursing student stress, role-modeling self-careOctober 30, 2023Nursing students need to make time for their own self-care, and they need to know that it’s okay to make time for their personal health and wellness.
The role of nurses in firearm safetyNovember 4, 2023Theoretical debates about gun violence disappear within the realities of practice: the emergency department (ED) nurse supporting a family who’s lost a loved one to suicide, the surgical…
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administrationBy: Lauren Gilmore, DNP, CRNA; Virginia C. Simmons, DNP, CRNA, CHSE-A, FAANA, FAAN; Jessica Seidelman, MD, MPH; and Staci S. Reynolds, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, CPHQ, FAAN
Improving hypertension using virtual modalitiesBy: Ron’Nisha Baldwin, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC; Bradi Granger, PhD, RN; Julie A. Thompson, PhD; Margaret T. Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, CHSE, AACC, FAANP, FAAN; and Audrey Kizzie, DNP, PHNA-BC
Infiltration of xylazine in illicit fentanylBy: Kathleen Neville, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Julia Bonfim, MPA
Nursing student stress, role-modeling self-careBy: Kathleen Monforto, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CPN, and Elizabeth Mancini, BSN, RN
The role of nurses in firearm safetyBy: Carolyn J. Lee, PhD, MSN, RN; Jackeline Herrera, MSN, BS, RN; Julianne Miller, MSN, BS, RN; Christopher Moffit, MSN, BS, RN; and Heidi Wiczynski, MSN, BS, RN
