September 2026 Vol. 21 No. 9 Archives

September 2026 Vol. 21 No. 9

A spark. A flame. A movement

September 2, 2026

ANA celebrates 130 years of leading and advancing the nursing profession ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy addresses the 2026 Membership Assembly after a landmark decision to welcome LPNs…

AI at the bedside

September 1, 2026

AI isn’t coming to nursing. It’s here, on our units, and part of how we monitor, assess, and care for patients. The early warning flag before a patient’s…

Artificial intelligence

September 2, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains a hot topic. What’s true? What’s not? How will AI impact clinical care and nursing practice? A tsunami of information confronts us every day,…

Boerhaave syndrome

September 8, 2026

A 27-year-old man with no significant past medical history received a diagnosis of viral gastroenteritis 2 days ago and has had persistent vomiting despite treatment with promethazine 25…

Carrying a leadership legacy forward

September 8, 2026

Marking the American Nurses Association’s (ANA’s) 130th anniversary, eight former presidents brought the association’s history to life through an insightful panel discussion during Membership Assembly in June 2026.…

Celebrate specialty certification

September 3, 2026

How one service line surpassed its certification goal - In addition to validating a nurse’s mastery of a specialty’s knowledge and skills, certification also demonstrates the nurse’s commitment…

Evolving nursing practice

September 3, 2026

The American Nurse's Association (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice has long served as one of the profession’s foundational documents defining the “what, why, how, who, where,…

FOUNDATION NEWS One year in: Advancing The Power of Nurses® through partnerships

September 8, 2026

As I reflect on my first year as executive director of the American Nurses Foundation (ANF), that motivation has guided both my thinking and the foundation’s actions. Nurses…

Inspiring stories that illustrate The Power of Nurses®

September 8, 2026

Creating visibility for nurses in the media is an essential goal of the American Nurses Association (ANA). The Power of Nurses® Storytelling campaign provides a look into the…

Leading the next generation

August 31, 2026

As healthcare leadership evolves, particularly post-COVID, the nursing profession faces several challenges, including increased stress, burnout, and incidents of workplace bullying and incivility. In the face of these…

LPN/LVN-to-RN clinical career ladders

September 1, 2026

Despite their essential role, LVNs at Midland Health lacked a defined pathway for career advancement, creating risks for attrition and professional stagnation. To address this issue, I developed…

Patient debrief after postpartum hemorrhage

August 31, 2026

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), the leading cause of maternal death according to the World Health Organization, requires time-sensitive and compassionate intervention. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists defines…

Reducing communication-related errors

September 1, 2026

In outpatient and inpatient settings, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board certified nurses serve as pivotal stewards for the continuum of care backed by 45 years of…

Stronger together

September 2, 2026

The American Nurses Association's (ANA) mission—to serve all nurses and advance healthcare through engagement, advocacy, leadership, and excellence—came powerfully to life at the 2026 annual meeting of the…

The nurse’s role in ketamine infusion therapy

August 31, 2026

According to Rawat and colleagues, one-third of patients receiving treatment for depressive disorders may be resistant to commonly prescribed antidepressants while others may wait weeks for symptom improvement.…

Truth telling and patients with dementia

September 2, 2026

Is it ethical to “go along” with a patient who has dementia to prevent agitation? This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only.…

Understanding and preventing diabetic foot complications

September 1, 2026

In patients with Type 1 diabetes, glycemic control can nearly halt the progression of neuropathy; however, in those with Type 2 diabetes, glycemic control can limit but doesn’t…

A spark. A flame. A movement

ANA celebrates 130 years of leading and advancing the nursing profession ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy addresses the 2026 Membership Assembly after a landmark…

AI at the bedside

AI isn’t coming to nursing. It’s here, on our units, and part of how we monitor, assess, and care for patients. The early warning…

Artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains a hot topic. What’s true? What’s not? How will AI impact clinical care and nursing practice? A tsunami of information…

Boerhaave syndrome

A 27-year-old man with no significant past medical history received a diagnosis of viral gastroenteritis 2 days ago and has had persistent vomiting despite…

Carrying a leadership legacy forward

Celebrate specialty certification

How one service line surpassed its certification goal - In addition to validating a nurse’s mastery of a specialty’s knowledge and skills, certification also…

Evolving nursing practice

The American Nurse's Association (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice has long served as one of the profession’s foundational documents defining the “what,…

FOUNDATION NEWS One year in: Advancing The Power of Nurses® through partnerships

As I reflect on my first year as executive director of the American Nurses Foundation (ANF), that motivation has guided both my thinking and…

Inspiring stories that illustrate The Power of Nurses®

Creating visibility for nurses in the media is an essential goal of the American Nurses Association (ANA). The Power of Nurses® Storytelling campaign provides…

Leading the next generation

LPN/LVN-to-RN clinical career ladders

Despite their essential role, LVNs at Midland Health lacked a defined pathway for career advancement, creating risks for attrition and professional stagnation. To address…

Patient debrief after postpartum hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), the leading cause of maternal death according to the World Health Organization, requires time-sensitive and compassionate intervention. The American College of…

Reducing communication-related errors

In outpatient and inpatient settings, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board certified nurses serve as pivotal stewards for the continuum of care backed…

Stronger together

The American Nurses Association's (ANA) mission—to serve all nurses and advance healthcare through engagement, advocacy, leadership, and excellence—came powerfully to life at the 2026…

The nurse’s role in ketamine infusion therapy

According to Rawat and colleagues, one-third of patients receiving treatment for depressive disorders may be resistant to commonly prescribed antidepressants while others may wait…

Truth telling and patients with dementia

Is it ethical to “go along” with a patient who has dementia to prevent agitation? This article is available to American Nurses Association members…

Understanding and preventing diabetic foot complications

In patients with Type 1 diabetes, glycemic control can nearly halt the progression of neuropathy; however, in those with Type 2 diabetes, glycemic control…

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