November 2026 Vol. 21 No. 11

A nurse’s knowledge and quick action result in a positive outcome. Takeaways: When nurses and other healthcare providers can recognize the risks and potential complications of antidepressant overdoses…
During deployments ti Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations across the world, U.S. military service members were at risk for exposure to airborne hazards that may have long-term health…
Chronic pain is a prevalent and complex health issue among older adults. As noted by Chan and Chan, persistent, long-term pain has far-reaching effects on an individual’s physical,…
Think about the last difficult interaction you had at work. Perhaps a frightened patient became angry. A family member questioned the care being provided. A colleague responded defensively…
Nursing has long been described as one of the most demanding professions. Nurses must think critically, communicate effectively, practice safely and efficiently, and adhere strictly to professional guidelines.…
Hostpital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs), areas of localized skin and tissue damage that develop when prolonged pressure restricts blood flow, typically form over bony prominences in patients with limited…
Healthcare organizations worldwide struggle with nurse turnover. A systematic review by Bae estimated the cost of nurse turnover in the United States to range from $21,500 to $88,000…
A much-anticipated revision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (Code) published in January explicitly connects the health and safety of nurses and their patients, underscoring that although…
The future of nursing is being shaped now in the artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled systems entering clinical workflows, the standards guiding their use, and the decisions that will determine…
Nursing expertise makes AI meaningful. It’s 3:14 AM, and a small red flag appears at the top of your patient’s chart. A number sits next to it, an…
A family friend who’s hospitalized and unable to move their legs due to a neurological disease told me that staff become irritated when they use the call light…
These are some of the real-world experiences from a national storytelling campaign that highlights how nurses are inspiring change through advocacy, compassion, mentorship, and service. This article is…

Adolescent overdose

A nurse’s knowledge and quick action result in a positive outcome. Takeaways: When nurses and other healthcare providers can recognize the risks and potential…

Burn pit exposure

During deployments ti Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations across the world, U.S. military service members were at risk for exposure to airborne hazards that…

Chronic pain in older adults

Chronic pain is a prevalent and complex health issue among older adults. As noted by Chan and Chan, persistent, long-term pain has far-reaching effects…

Emotional intelligence in nursing

Nursing has long been described as one of the most demanding professions. Nurses must think critically, communicate effectively, practice safely and efficiently, and adhere…

HAPI reduction through process improvement

Hostpital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs), areas of localized skin and tissue damage that develop when prolonged pressure restricts blood flow, typically form over bony prominences…

How to enhance nurse retention

Healthcare organizations worldwide struggle with nurse turnover. A systematic review by Bae estimated the cost of nurse turnover in the United States to range…

Meeting the Moment

A much-anticipated revision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (Code) published in January explicitly connects the health and safety of nurses and their…

Nurses shaping AI

The future of nursing is being shaped now in the artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled systems entering clinical workflows, the standards guiding their use, and the…

Reading the alert

Nursing expertise makes AI meaningful. It’s 3:14 AM, and a small red flag appears at the top of your patient’s chart. A number sits…

Respect in every patient encounter

A family friend who’s hospitalized and unable to move their legs due to a neurological disease told me that staff become irritated when they…

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