Our cover story this month takes a look at intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy. The World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Healthy People 2020 all agree that IPV is a primary health concern and a leading cause of traumatic death for pregnant women and their unborn children. This author offers recommendations for screening, assessment, and prevention.
The CNE article reviews the connections between depression and chronic medical illness and evidence-based interventions. Other articles in this issue include two that focus topics relevant to nurse health—spirituality and resilience. Additional subjects covered in this issue include bedside shift report, preceptor feedback, sepsis prevention, and opioids. Click here to access the digital edition