The essence of nursing
Technological advances and artificial intelligence continue to grab headlines while clinicians’ documentation burdens mount almost daily. Is basic nursing care receding into the background?…
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Cannabis and healthcare: Complicated policies and laws
In 2023, the ANA recognized cannabis nursing as a specialty. Soon, a plethora of educational programs emerged—from hour-long clinical courses to master’s degrees in…
Navigating Long COVID
Long COVID, a stigmatized and somewhat controversial condition, has begun to gain the public’s attention as some who previously had acute COVID-19 began reporting…
Medication safety
In 2023, the CDC reported that the most common types of ADEs are associated with allergic reactions, side effects, over-medication, medication errors, and drug–drug…
Self-compassion in practice
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing plans to revise nurse training to include self-care behaviors, emotional intelligence, reflection, and situational awareness. Self-care involves…
Promoting health literacy
Healthcare organizations must support individuals in their efforts to achieve health literacy. For nursing, specifically, this means providing patient education, which Bastable defines as…
My patient is a victim of human trafficking
The thought of caring for a patient who’s a victim of human trafficking may seem daunting. Consider it as similar to caring for patients…
The Grinch and “grumpy staying”
Nurses and nursing leaders should address the grumpy stayers to create and maintain a healthy work environment, a proven contributor to optimal patient outcomes.…
The essence of nursing
Technological advances and artificial intelligence continue to grab headlines while clinicians’ documentation burdens mount almost daily. Is basic nursing care receding into…
Cannabis and healthcare: Complicated policies and laws
In 2023, the ANA recognized cannabis nursing as a specialty. Soon, a plethora of educational programs emerged—from hour-long clinical courses to master’s…
Navigating Long COVID
Long COVID, a stigmatized and somewhat controversial condition, has begun to gain the public’s attention as some who previously had acute COVID-19…
Medication safety
In 2023, the CDC reported that the most common types of ADEs are associated with allergic reactions, side effects, over-medication, medication errors,…
Self-compassion in practice
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing plans to revise nurse training to include self-care behaviors, emotional intelligence, reflection, and situational awareness.…
Promoting health literacy
Healthcare organizations must support individuals in their efforts to achieve health literacy. For nursing, specifically, this means providing patient education, which Bastable…
My patient is a victim of human trafficking
The thought of caring for a patient who’s a victim of human trafficking may seem daunting. Consider it as similar to caring…
The Grinch and “grumpy staying”
Nurses and nursing leaders should address the grumpy stayers to create and maintain a healthy work environment, a proven contributor to optimal…