Free career-building webinars from ANA
The American Nurses Association (ANA) offers webinars designed to help nurses advance in their careers, make informed decisions, and handle significant workplace challenges. These…
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Journey of a novice Magnet® program director
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® serves as the highest recognition of nursing excellence. The designation puts nurses at the forefront…
The nurse’s role in medication safety
Patients have long associated trust and respect with nursing. However, recent incidents of nurses delivering inappropriate medications (wrong drug, wrong dose) have led to…
COVID-19 and the impact of delayed colorectal cancer screening
As healthcare systems adapt to a new post-pandemic normal, we must evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on patient completion of elective procedures. We’re still…
Reflecting, anticipating
Nursing’s bright future beckons In this, my last column as American Nurses Association (ANA) president, my thoughts, though reflecting about the past, rest firmly…
Ending stigma
If a flood or fire were to hit a community, RNs would spring into action, working long hours under stressful conditions to triage and…
Rebuilding teamwork after a turbulent time
Focus on safety and trust. Takeaways: Research indicates that many nurses who joined teams during the pandemic feel less connected to other team members.…
An ethical approach
Guidance for navigating complex healthcare dilemmas. From the joyous celebrations at the sound of a newborn’s first cries to the solemn moment when a…
Collaborating and building relationships
Barbara Nichols is inducted into the ANA Hall of Fame. Barbara L. Nichols Barbara L. Nichols, MSN, RN, DSNc (Hon), FAAN, is known for her…
The challenge of sustaining practice improvement
Implementation success requires frontline staff participation during change development. Not all proven, evidence-based healthcare practices are successfully implemented and sustained. In the 150 years…
Advocacy matters
Concerted efforts yield wins on nursing priorities. In an era of political rancor, an important piece of legislation involving nursing practice passed the U.S.…
Environmental health influencers
Katie Huffling knows nurses can create a healthier world. Katie Huffling While attending midwifery school, Katie Huffling, DNP, RN, CNM, FAAN, learned how environmental…
Free career-building webinars from ANA
The American Nurses Association (ANA) offers webinars designed to help nurses advance in their careers, make informed decisions, and handle significant workplace…
Journey of a novice Magnet® program director
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® serves as the highest recognition of nursing excellence. The designation puts nurses at…
The nurse’s role in medication safety
Patients have long associated trust and respect with nursing. However, recent incidents of nurses delivering inappropriate medications (wrong drug, wrong dose) have…
COVID-19 and the impact of delayed colorectal cancer screening
As healthcare systems adapt to a new post-pandemic normal, we must evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on patient completion of elective procedures.…
Reflecting, anticipating
Nursing’s bright future beckons In this, my last column as American Nurses Association (ANA) president, my thoughts, though reflecting about the past,…
Ending stigma
If a flood or fire were to hit a community, RNs would spring into action, working long hours under stressful conditions to…
Rebuilding teamwork after a turbulent time
Focus on safety and trust. Takeaways: Research indicates that many nurses who joined teams during the pandemic feel less connected to other…
An ethical approach
Guidance for navigating complex healthcare dilemmas. From the joyous celebrations at the sound of a newborn’s first cries to the solemn moment…
Collaborating and building relationships
Barbara Nichols is inducted into the ANA Hall of Fame. Barbara L. Nichols Barbara L. Nichols, MSN, RN, DSNc (Hon), FAAN, is known…
The challenge of sustaining practice improvement
Implementation success requires frontline staff participation during change development. Not all proven, evidence-based healthcare practices are successfully implemented and sustained. In the…
Advocacy matters
Concerted efforts yield wins on nursing priorities. In an era of political rancor, an important piece of legislation involving nursing practice passed…
Environmental health influencers
Katie Huffling knows nurses can create a healthier world. Katie Huffling While attending midwifery school, Katie Huffling, DNP, RN, CNM, FAAN, learned…