Nursing informatics career opportunities
Healthcare decisions depend on data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. Nursing informatics leverages these concepts to support the design, development, testing, implementation, adoption, and optimization…
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Obesity in nurses
Occupational challenges contribute to weight gain. Research shows that about half of American nurses are living with obesity or are overweight. American Nurses Association…
Hemothorax
Treatment for respiratory distress follows the ABC acronym (airway, breathing, circulation). Responders must first ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation and then perform FAST, a…
Vital actions
Diversity, inclusion pave the way to a healthier nation Just over 2 years ago, the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission)…
Interpreting statistical significance in nursing research
Improper interpretation of statistical analysis can lead to abuse or misuse of results. We draw valid interpretations when data meet fundamental assumptions and when…
Valentines and kindness
The power of positivity through compassion and smiles February brings us Valentine’s Day. It’s a day that always makes me smile. I have so…
Assessing unit culture
Health systems grapple with the uneasy balance between creating excellent patient experiences and protecting the workforce. Many have started crisis prevention and intervention training,…
Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDs
When reflecting on the needs of patients using ambulatory care services, it doesn’t take long to realize that their requirements frequently exceed what these…
Perinatal bereavement
Whether a baby dies from miscarriage, stillbirth, or after birth, families experience grief. How medical professionals respond during this vulnerable time will affect families…
Powering policy
Darlene Curley wants more nurse leaders in office. Darlene J. Curley, EdD, RN, FAAN, is an advisor and assistant professor at the Center for…
Toward a more inclusive nursing profession
National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing reaches 2-year mark. It’s been a momentous 2 years since the National Commission to Address Racism in…
Progress and potential
Nurses hold the keys to the nation’s health. An exciting new phase of my career began on January 1 with the start of my…
Nursing informatics career opportunities
Healthcare decisions depend on data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. Nursing informatics leverages these concepts to support the design, development, testing, implementation, adoption,…
Obesity in nurses
Occupational challenges contribute to weight gain. Research shows that about half of American nurses are living with obesity or are overweight. American…
Hemothorax
Treatment for respiratory distress follows the ABC acronym (airway, breathing, circulation). Responders must first ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation and then perform…
Vital actions
Diversity, inclusion pave the way to a healthier nation Just over 2 years ago, the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing…
Interpreting statistical significance in nursing research
Improper interpretation of statistical analysis can lead to abuse or misuse of results. We draw valid interpretations when data meet fundamental assumptions…
Valentines and kindness
The power of positivity through compassion and smiles February brings us Valentine’s Day. It’s a day that always makes me smile. I…
Assessing unit culture
Health systems grapple with the uneasy balance between creating excellent patient experiences and protecting the workforce. Many have started crisis prevention and…
Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDs
When reflecting on the needs of patients using ambulatory care services, it doesn’t take long to realize that their requirements frequently exceed…
Perinatal bereavement
Whether a baby dies from miscarriage, stillbirth, or after birth, families experience grief. How medical professionals respond during this vulnerable time will…
Powering policy
Darlene Curley wants more nurse leaders in office. Darlene J. Curley, EdD, RN, FAAN, is an advisor and assistant professor at the…
Toward a more inclusive nursing profession
National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing reaches 2-year mark. It’s been a momentous 2 years since the National Commission to Address…
Progress and potential
Nurses hold the keys to the nation’s health. An exciting new phase of my career began on January 1 with the start…