A viral collision
Reinforce vital practices to keep each other safe. The COVID-19 pandemic is on a collision course with the cold and…
October 2020 Vol. 15 No. 10
ANA on the Frontline October 2020
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing…
ANA survey finds PPE shortages persist, reuse practices rise
The American Nurses Association (ANA) released new findings from a nationwide COVID-19 survey that indicate personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages…
Changing with the times
Specialty nurses adapt and deliver care during the pandemic. As the world has shifted during the pandemic, so have specialty…
ECT: Dispelling the myths and focusing on facts
What nurses should know. (more…)
Embracing digital minimalism
Reduce technology use to reduce anxiety and increase productivity. Takeaways: Technology can make us more productive, but it’s also distracting…
Flu vaccination and COVID-19
Educate your patients about the importance of protection. Currently, development of a COVID-19 vaccine is a work in progress with…
From trauma to post traumatic growth
My 94-year old grandfather told me a story of a mentor from his church. She was a nurse during the…
Health disparities and end of life care
To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Concerned RN Subject: Creating change I’m a community health nurse and have personally witnessed…
Healthcare’s role in environmental sustainability
RNs are needed to guide efforts. Takeaways: The healthcare industry contributes to solid waste production, greenhouse gasses, and climate change.…
High-flow nasal cannulas: Risks and benefits in response to COVID-19
Nurses need to understand the nuances of this therapy. Takeaways Nurses should know the risks, benefits, and controversy surrounding high-flow…
How to recruit and retain volunteers for your professional organization
Communication, respect, and appreciation are key. Takeaways: The benefits of joining a professional nursing organization include having a voice about…
My brain is on overload… How about yours?
The antidote to the overworked brain. Lately, I find myself regularly and voluntarily distracted and not because I’m multitasking. I’m…
November elections: Empowering nurses for political advocacy
American nurses were among those who marched and led the fight for women to gain the right to vote 100…
Nurse innovators welcome here
Have you ever imagined how nursing or healthcare could be improved? Do you have a concept in the works that…
October 2020 Vol. 15 No. 10
In an effort to keep readers up-to-date on information related to COVID-19, this issue includes two early release articles—one on the…
Pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes in older adults
Practical approaches for APRNs. Takeaways: Advanced practice RNs face challenges when managing type 2 diabetes in older adults, who are…
Proper use of N95 respirators
Follow doffing, re-donning, extended use, and reuse best practices to reduce risks. (more…)
School nursing—Always student-centered
Leading and innovating on the frontlines of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic challenges school nurses to continue providing health services…
The power of self-care: An ENERGY model to combat clinician burnout
It’s more important than ever for nurses to take care of themselves. Takeaways: Clinicians are experiencing alarming rates of burnout.…
Thyroid storm: A cause for grave concern
Act quickly to address this potentially fatal condition. Takeaways: Thyroid storm is a life-threatening condition that’s associated with a high…
Treating pain while mindful of opioid risks
Nurses can help avoid negative effects of opioids while ensuring patient pain is managed. Takeaways: Pain management can be complicated…
Unemployment imperils health coverage
A fix is long overdue and needed now. So many bad things are happening, it’s hard to keep up with…
Using audit and feedback to improve compliance with evidence-based practices
Take a strategic approach to prevent lost opportunities for improvement. Takeaways: Audit and feedback strategies are routinely implemented in clinical…
