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8 lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

Clinical nurse specialists share experiences on how the pandemic and social distancing are highlighting the CNS role. The “new normal” resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the…
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the trajectory of care

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease whose pathophysiology isn’t understood, results in upper and lower motor neuron dysfunction. This neural damage leads to muscular atrophy, spasms,…
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Animal assistants in healthcare

An animal may provide just the benefit patients need. Prepandemic, I had the pleasure of traveling to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a month-long workshop. I…
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Avoiding iatrogenic opioid dependency and addiction

The opioid epidemic poses a complex conundrum. Federal and state governments have implemented various policies and appropriated millions of dollars to address the problem, but the epidemic continues.…
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Caring during COVID-19

Editor’s note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the April 2021 issue of American Nurse Journal. At the bottom of the article, the…
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Caring for adult patients with obesity in primary care

Evidence-based interventions are key for successful outcomes. Obesity is a complicated chronic disease with many contributing and interrelated factors that include genetics, biology, metabolism, and neurobehavior. It’s also…
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Chaplains as connectors

In caring for the whole patient—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—nurses collaborate with other disciplines. To ensure a patient’s spiritual needs are met, nurses work with chaplains and pastoral…

Dedicated academic advisors for nursing student athletes

All student athletes must manage competing priorities—academics, athletics, and various other responsibilities. Navigating the dual role of student and athlete requires excellent time management and communication skills.
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Dedicated education units: Advancing nurse preparation

An academic-practice partnership achieves student and staff nurse success. Takeaways:  Developing and sustaining a dedicated education unit (DEU) academic-practice partnership requires collaboration, commitment, and careful planning.  The benefits…
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Enhancing nursing curriculum with an injection of technology

Use online tools to engage and motivate students. Evidence-based research has changed teaching from a traditional teacher-centered approach to a student-centered (constructivist) approach. According to neuroscience research, the…
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Improving sleep in patients with heart failure

The DREAM bundle is a simple, effective tool. Takeaways: Sleep disturbances are among the most commonly reported symptoms of heart failure. Educating patients with heart failure about sleep…

Macular hole, not macular degeneration

As the population ages, nurses will need to have a better understanding of macular hole symptoms, treatment, prognosis, and potential complications. This article is available to American Nurses…
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Managing delirium in the pediatric patient

Today you’re caring for 8-year-old Ethan*, who ran between two parked cars while chasing his basketball and was struck by a passing vehicle 2 days ago. His left…
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Nurse advocacy through media communications

Develop the skills and competencies to communicate effectively. Takeaways: The 2018 Woodhull study found that the prevalence of nurses in the news media had dropped from 4% in…
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One and done: Prefilled flush syringes

Reinforce safe practices in your organization. Editor’s Note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the July 2021 issue of American Nurse Journal. The…
quality-improvement

Quality improvement training: A simplified approach

How a correctional facility engages all staff in QI Takeaways: The purpose of continuous quality improvement (QI) programs is to improve healthcare by identifying problems, implementing interventions, and…
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Reader Feedback: October 2018

THIS IS WHERE we share some of the comments, insights, and thoughts we receive from readers. Contact us at myamericannurse.com/send-letter-editor. (more…)
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Reducing overuse of telemetry

Editor’s note: This is a web exclusive article for the July 2021 issue of American Nurse Journal. Strategies for nurses Continuous cardiac monitoring or telemetry is commonly used…
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Schwartz Rounds: Self-care at its finest

Schwartz Rounds® provide a structured forum for members of the interprofessional healthcare team (clinical and nonclinical) to share their vulnerability and openly discuss their feelings about working in…
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Self-management = a balanced life

Follow this formula for success. Takeaways: • Self-management coupled with a wellness approach can mitigate the stress associated with nursing and improve individual nurse health. • Procrastination is…

The impact of belonging

Healthy workplace environments create safe, nonjudgmental, and engaging learning conditions to support the achievement of knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to enhance levels of student confidence, competence, and…
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The Joint Commission: COVID-19 response and accreditation

Resources and advocacy to support healthcare organizations. Takeaways: The Joint Commission has taken actions to support health care organizations with accreditation surveys and certification reviews during the pandemic.…

True leadership: You know it when you see it

Countless references over the years describe leadership and the many ways it can be demonstrated, viewed, and improved. Daily, nursing leadership manifests in various forms and settings: on…
AnimalAssistants

Animal assistants in healthcare

An animal may provide just the benefit patients need. Prepandemic, I had the pleasure of traveling to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for…
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Caring during COVID-19

Editor’s note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the April 2021 issue of American Nurse Journal. At the bottom…
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Chaplains as connectors

In caring for the whole patient—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—nurses collaborate with other disciplines. To ensure a patient’s spiritual needs are met, nurses work…
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Dedicated education units: Advancing nurse preparation

An academic-practice partnership achieves student and staff nurse success. Takeaways:  Developing and sustaining a dedicated education unit (DEU) academic-practice partnership requires collaboration, commitment, and…

Macular hole, not macular degeneration

As the population ages, nurses will need to have a better understanding of macular hole symptoms, treatment, prognosis, and potential complications. This article is…
reader feedback October 2018

Reader Feedback: October 2018

THIS IS WHERE we share some of the comments, insights, and thoughts we receive from readers. Contact us at myamericannurse.com/send-letter-editor. (more…)
telemetry

Reducing overuse of telemetry

Editor’s note: This is a web exclusive article for the July 2021 issue of American Nurse Journal. Strategies for nurses Continuous cardiac monitoring or…
schwartz rounds self-care

Schwartz Rounds: Self-care at its finest

Schwartz Rounds® provide a structured forum for members of the interprofessional healthcare team (clinical and nonclinical) to share their vulnerability and openly discuss their…
self-management

Self-management = a balanced life

Follow this formula for success. Takeaways: • Self-management coupled with a wellness approach can mitigate the stress associated with nursing and improve individual nurse…

The impact of belonging

Healthy workplace environments create safe, nonjudgmental, and engaging learning conditions to support the achievement of knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to enhance levels of…

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