September 2025 Vol. 20 No. 9

In 2002, The Joint Commission launched disease-specific and advanced certifications to evaluate clinical populations and disease-focused programs. The structured criteria and process-focused certification requirements support the establishment of…
Research (for example, by Basch, Davis and colleagues, and others) identifies that students with access to regular physical and mental health services experience fewer absences, have improved social…
A 67-year-old woman arrives at the ED in distress. She tells the ED triage nurse that about 3 hours after eating beef nachos, she began experiencing stomach discomfort,…
[Pictured Above: L-R: Sandra Foley, Trish Richardson, Joan Widmer, Anita Girard, Nikule Abel, Amanda Savage, Emily Rocha] ANA members elected to national leadership roles Welcome to these ANA…
Discussion and decisions that guide the profession Jennifer-Mensik-Kennedy An important part of serving as president of the American Nurses Association (ANA)—and one that I look forward to each…
In addition to validating a nurse’s specialty knowledge, skills, and abilities, certification also demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning. Nurses, organizations, and patients benefit from a professional’s commitment…
In my November 2017 editorial, “Fraud alert,” I described how the predatory journal explosion over the past few years had infiltrated the conference arena. Well colleagues, it’s worse…
Falls in hospitals frequently coincide with delirium, a common yet sometimes unrecognized comorbidity among geriatric patients. Delirium is characterized by sudden, rapid cognitive impairment (distinct from the gradual…
Grief, an adaptive, emotional, and healthy response to a loss, can sometimes result in distress, fear, trauma, and regret. Bereavement is the period of grief and mourning (how…
Welcome to the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® (HNHN) Annual Report—a powerful snapshot of how nurses across the nation are creating meaningful change through our wellness program and digital…
As clinicians, we routinely monitor blood pressure, weight, and blood sugar. But what about hearing? Hearing is central to how we communicate with patients, collaborate with colleagues, and…
Patient throughput from the emergency department (ED) to time of discharge remains a national priority across healthcare systems. Efficient patient flow helps to ensure timely care, reduces overcrowding,…
New graduate nurses inadequately prepared for their work environment may experience transition shock. According to Graf and colleagues, this can lead to increased errors with a negative impact…
Within healthcare, AI enhances diagnostics, supports personalized treatment plans, and aids the prediction of patient outcomes using algorithms to analyze medical images and detect diseases. It also has…
Before she reaches the room, the nurse hears Olivia’s* wheezing. It’s spring tilling season in the rural community, and dust and agricultural debris fill the ED with patients…
The power of professional connections to build confidence and foster career growth Attending the 2023 ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly as an observer sparked Josephine Agyei’s interest…
Educational conferences promote knowledge and provide a platform to share findings, build networks, and gain valuable insights, which makes them essential. However, many nurses remain unaware of the…

A culture shift supports disease-specific programs

In 2002, The Joint Commission launched disease-specific and advanced certifications to evaluate clinical populations and disease-focused programs. The structured criteria and process-focused certification requirements…

AI and school health office communication

Research (for example, by Basch, Davis and colleagues, and others) identifies that students with access to regular physical and mental health services experience fewer…

Alpha-gal syndrome

A 67-year-old woman arrives at the ED in distress. She tells the ED triage nurse that about 3 hours after eating beef nachos, she…

Assembly matters

Discussion and decisions that guide the profession Jennifer-Mensik-Kennedy An important part of serving as president of the American Nurses Association (ANA)—and one that I…

Certification celebration

In addition to validating a nurse’s specialty knowledge, skills, and abilities, certification also demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning. Nurses, organizations, and patients benefit…

Don’t be fooled

In my November 2017 editorial, “Fraud alert,” I described how the predatory journal explosion over the past few years had infiltrated the conference arena.…

ESCAPE from delirium

Falls in hospitals frequently coincide with delirium, a common yet sometimes unrecognized comorbidity among geriatric patients. Delirium is characterized by sudden, rapid cognitive impairment…

Grief and systemic health

Grief, an adaptive, emotional, and healthy response to a loss, can sometimes result in distress, fear, trauma, and regret. Bereavement is the period of…

Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation 2025 Report

Welcome to the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® (HNHN) Annual Report—a powerful snapshot of how nurses across the nation are creating meaningful change through our…

Hearing assessments

As clinicians, we routinely monitor blood pressure, weight, and blood sugar. But what about hearing? Hearing is central to how we communicate with patients,…

Implementation of a discharge lounge

Patient throughput from the emergency department (ED) to time of discharge remains a national priority across healthcare systems. Efficient patient flow helps to ensure…

Nursing education, AI, and best practices

Within healthcare, AI enhances diagnostics, supports personalized treatment plans, and aids the prediction of patient outcomes using algorithms to analyze medical images and detect…

Nursing science and shrinking support

Before she reaches the room, the nurse hears Olivia’s* wheezing. It’s spring tilling season in the rural community, and dust and agricultural debris fill…

Opening doors to leadership

The power of professional connections to build confidence and foster career growth Attending the 2023 ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly as an observer…

Predatory conferences

Educational conferences promote knowledge and provide a platform to share findings, build networks, and gain valuable insights, which makes them essential. However, many nurses…

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