Academy designates five nurse leaders as Living LegendsOctober 7, 2019The American Academy of Nursing will officially designate five exceptional leaders as Living Legends at the Academy’s Transforming Health, Driving Policy conference in Washington, DC, on October 24.…
ANA on the Frontline October 2019October 14, 2019Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Workplace Violence…
Central vascular access device complications:October 3, 2019APPROXIMATELY 5 million central vascular access devices (CVADs) are inserted into U.S. patients every year, and at least 85% of hospitalized patients receive some form of I.V. therapy.…
Creating the future through bold decision-makingOctober 3, 2019ONS leaders employ an innovative approach to strategic planning. (more…)
Exploring nurse case manager practiceOctober 7, 2019As healthcare delivery evolves, the case manager role expands. Takeaways: Case management is seen as a solution to lack of access to healthcare and limited resources. Case management…
How to avoid gender bias in nursing educationOctober 4, 2019A simple game can teach valuable lessons. Takeaways: Many men who enter nursing face bias based on preconceived notions about who can be a nurse. Nurse educators have…
Humana and Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation:October 7, 2019Sharing a bold vision for nurses’ well-being Storytelling and providing support to one another have emerged as powerful motivators toward improved health and well-being for nurses at Humana…
Influenza update 2019-2020October 1, 2019Protect yourself and your patients with timely vaccinations. (more…)
Innovative end-to-end total arthroplasty careOctober 7, 2019JOINT INFECTION after arthroplasty can be devastating, requiring long-term antibiotics, additional surgery, and pain management, and it can lead to disability. Infection also can result in out-of-pocket expenses,…
Leadership challenge: The role of timing in work and lifeOctober 2, 2019How to create the conditions for career success when life throws you a curve ball Takeaways: Timing plays a more significant role in work and life than we…
Nurse research and the institutional review boardOctober 4, 2019Learn how the IRB process works to ensure participant safety and quality research. Takeaways: The institutional review board (IRB) process is intended to ensure study participant safety and…
October 2019 Vol. 14 No. 10October 14, 2019This month features the second in our two-part series on peripheral access devices. This article focuses on complications related to insertion, use, and discontinuation—prevention and management. Other articles…
RN to BSN: Why and howOctober 7, 2019Prepare yourself to successfully pursue a BSN. Takeaways: Research has shown that baccalaureate-prepared nurses are preferred by nursing administrators and patients. The healthcare environment is evolving and increasing…
Seizure emergenciesOctober 2, 2019Quick action guides treatment. Takeaways: Status epilepticus is a seizure that last 5 minutes or more or repetitive seizures with no recovery between them. Status epilepticus is a…
Social media in healthcare: A 360-degree viewOctober 2, 2019What to do when patients record you working. Takeaways: Misuse of social media occurs when users (patients or nurses) post information that isn’t their own, is derogatory, or…
Supporting patients with end-of-life conversationsOctober 7, 2019I’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died from pancreatic cancer. The diagnosis was…
Time to end nurse abuseOctober 4, 2019Resources and efforts to prevent workplace violence. Virtually every nurse has experienced or witnessed some degree of workplace violence. For Donna Fountain, PhD, RN, the first incident occurred…
Transitioning from nurse clinician to nurse educatorOctober 1, 2019The future of nursing and healthcare requires more nurse educators. Takeaways: The nursing profession needs more nurse educators to train enough nurses to care for the U.S. population.…
Your brain on optimismOctober 1, 2019Positive nursing role models know how to train their brain to be more optimistic. (more…)
Academy designates five nurse leaders as Living LegendsThe American Academy of Nursing will officially designate five exceptional leaders as Living Legends at the Academy’s Transforming Health, Driving Policy conference in Washington,…
ANA on the Frontline October 2019Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…
Central vascular access device complications:APPROXIMATELY 5 million central vascular access devices (CVADs) are inserted into U.S. patients every year, and at least 85% of hospitalized patients receive some…
Creating the future through bold decision-makingONS leaders employ an innovative approach to strategic planning. (more…)
Exploring nurse case manager practiceAs healthcare delivery evolves, the case manager role expands. Takeaways: Case management is seen as a solution to lack of access to healthcare and…
How to avoid gender bias in nursing educationA simple game can teach valuable lessons. Takeaways: Many men who enter nursing face bias based on preconceived notions about who can be a…
Humana and Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation:Sharing a bold vision for nurses’ well-being Storytelling and providing support to one another have emerged as powerful motivators toward improved health and well-being…
Innovative end-to-end total arthroplasty careJOINT INFECTION after arthroplasty can be devastating, requiring long-term antibiotics, additional surgery, and pain management, and it can lead to disability. Infection also can…
Leadership challenge: The role of timing in work and lifeHow to create the conditions for career success when life throws you a curve ball Takeaways: Timing plays a more significant role in work…
Nurse research and the institutional review boardLearn how the IRB process works to ensure participant safety and quality research. Takeaways: The institutional review board (IRB) process is intended to ensure…
October 2019 Vol. 14 No. 10This month features the second in our two-part series on peripheral access devices. This article focuses on complications related to insertion, use, and discontinuation—prevention…
RN to BSN: Why and howPrepare yourself to successfully pursue a BSN. Takeaways: Research has shown that baccalaureate-prepared nurses are preferred by nursing administrators and patients. The healthcare environment…
Seizure emergenciesQuick action guides treatment. Takeaways: Status epilepticus is a seizure that last 5 minutes or more or repetitive seizures with no recovery between them.…
Social media in healthcare: A 360-degree viewWhat to do when patients record you working. Takeaways: Misuse of social media occurs when users (patients or nurses) post information that isn’t their…
Supporting patients with end-of-life conversationsI’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died from pancreatic…
Time to end nurse abuseResources and efforts to prevent workplace violence. Virtually every nurse has experienced or witnessed some degree of workplace violence. For Donna Fountain, PhD, RN,…
Transitioning from nurse clinician to nurse educatorThe future of nursing and healthcare requires more nurse educators. Takeaways: The nursing profession needs more nurse educators to train enough nurses to care…
Your brain on optimismPositive nursing role models know how to train their brain to be more optimistic. (more…)
Central vascular access device complications:By: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI®, and Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI®
Innovative end-to-end total arthroplasty careBy: Rowena Chona O. Sano, MSN, BSChE, RN, CNL, CPHQ, CQA(ASQ), CLSSBB, and Caroline Kihunah, MSN, RN-BC
Leadership challenge: The role of timing in work and lifeBy: Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN; and Tanya M. Cohn, PhD, MEd, RN
Nurse research and the institutional review boardBy: Amy Marzinsky, BSN, RN, OCN, and Cheryl A. Smith-Miller, PhD, RN-BC
Social media in healthcare: A 360-degree viewBy: Maude McGill, PhD, MSN, RN-BC; Bobbie Loveless, DNP, MSN-ED, RN, CNE; and Marzell McGill, MDIV, BA, LPN
Supporting patients with end-of-life conversationsBy: Response by Donna Casey, DNP, MA, RN, NE-BC, FABC, chair of ANA’s Center for Ethics and Human Rights Advisory Board
Transitioning from nurse clinician to nurse educatorBy: Donelle M. Barnes, PhD, RN, CNE, and Amanda Veesart, PhD, RN, CNE
