November 2023 Vol. 18 No. 11

Addressing suicide among nurses

In 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 burnout

Leverage 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 2023

Minimum 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…

Capital investments

We 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 change

Staying 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 athletes

All 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.

Getting shots in arms

Stay 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 modalities

According 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 adherence

PrEP-RN intervention would allow more healthcare professionals to counsel and initiate PrEP, which might help improve adherence.

Infiltration of xylazine in illicit fentanyl

Be 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 knowledge

Indigenous 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 Generation

Research 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 syndrome

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening neurologic emergency, frequently occurs with dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics and antiemetics).

Nurses’ well-being in the face of burnout

The 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…

The role of nurses in firearm safety

Theoretical 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…

Addressing suicide among nurses

In the hospital where I work, a medical error contributed to a patient’s death. Unfortunately, a nurse committed suicide after this tragic event. Our…

AI can identify signs of staff burnout

Leverage existing and emerging tools to help address this persistent nursing challenge. Lillee Gelinas Artificial intelligence (AI) can help identify signs of staff burnout…

ANA Enterprise News, November 2023

Minimum staffing standards proposed for LTC facilities On September 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that, if…

Capital investments

We might not think of ourselves as such, but nurses are the ultra-innovators of healthcare. Thinking critically, we respond continually to changes in our…

Cultivating change

Staying ahead of healthcare delivery changes and current trends can help nurse leaders determine where to allocate time and resources.

Getting shots in arms

Stay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What can nurses…

Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

According 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…

Improving PrEP adherence

PrEP-RN intervention would allow more healthcare professionals to counsel and initiate PrEP, which might help improve adherence.

Native knowledge

Indigenous nursing programs are making room for new perspectives When Angela Acuna, BSN, RN, heard about the Indians in Nursing: Career Advancement and Transition…

NCLEX vs Next Generation

Research by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) identified the link between clinical judgment and more than 46% of the tasks…

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening neurologic emergency, frequently occurs with dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics and antiemetics).

The role of nurses in firearm safety

Theoretical debates about gun violence disappear within the realities of practice: the emergency department (ED) nurse supporting a family who’s lost a loved one…

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