Close encounters at the bedside: Partnering among clinical nurses, students, and faculty
“Oh, no, I have a student today!” “You don’t want a student? I’ll take her!” “You want my student? Don’t you just cringe when…
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Headlines from the Hill
Minnesota Deputy House Minority Leader Erin Murphy, MA, BSN, RN, is an example of how nurses’ talent and skills can translate to accomplishments in…
Your path to becoming a nurse educator
Looking for new professional challenges? Consider teaching nursing. This country has a growing need for academic nurse educators—nurses who teach students enrolled in formal…
How to get off the anger-go-round
One of the most complex emotions, anger is a normal response to certain situational triggers. It’s associated with physiologic changes, including increases in heart…
Committee work: A nurse’s secret to survival during “go live”
When it comes to computerized documentation, change is inevitable. Even if your organization has converted to electronic health records (EHRs), you’ll still have frequent…
What nurses owe one another
With all the concern about ethics today, little attention is paid to the way healthcare professionals treat one another. Nonetheless, the ethics of a…
The wide world of travel nursing: Islands, cruise ships, and foreign countries
In my earlier article on travel nursing (“Travel nursing, anyone?”, November 2014), I described some of the traits and qualifications travel nurses should possess.…
How to avoid biased thinking
Jessica, a Millennial (Generation Y) nurse working on a medical-surgical unit, recently completed her first year of practice. Ralph, her manager, is pleased with…
Leadership insights
The chief nursing officer (CNO) of a hospital or other healthcare organization has extensive responsibilities, ranging from patient care at the bedside to key…
Associate degree nurses shifting to long-term care
According to a study in Nursing Economics, many nurses with associate degrees who would have otherwise been employed in hospitals seem to have shifted…
Ten tips for a successful professional nursing conference
Attending a professional conference can yield many benefits if you follow these 10 tips. 1. Obtain new knowledge. Conferences provide opportunities for nurses to…
Nursing ethics for the 21st century
In August 2014, ANA participated as a strategic partner with 50 nursing leaders who came together in Baltimore for a summit meeting on Nursing…
Close encounters at the bedside: Partnering among clinical nurses, students, and faculty
“Oh, no, I have a student today!” “You don’t want a student? I’ll take her!” “You want my student? Don’t you just…
Headlines from the Hill
Minnesota Deputy House Minority Leader Erin Murphy, MA, BSN, RN, is an example of how nurses’ talent and skills can translate to…
Your path to becoming a nurse educator
Looking for new professional challenges? Consider teaching nursing. This country has a growing need for academic nurse educators—nurses who teach students enrolled…
How to get off the anger-go-round
One of the most complex emotions, anger is a normal response to certain situational triggers. It’s associated with physiologic changes, including increases…
Committee work: A nurse’s secret to survival during “go live”
When it comes to computerized documentation, change is inevitable. Even if your organization has converted to electronic health records (EHRs), you’ll still…
What nurses owe one another
With all the concern about ethics today, little attention is paid to the way healthcare professionals treat one another. Nonetheless, the ethics…
The wide world of travel nursing: Islands, cruise ships, and foreign countries
In my earlier article on travel nursing (“Travel nursing, anyone?”, November 2014), I described some of the traits and qualifications travel nurses…
How to avoid biased thinking
Jessica, a Millennial (Generation Y) nurse working on a medical-surgical unit, recently completed her first year of practice. Ralph, her manager, is…
Leadership insights
The chief nursing officer (CNO) of a hospital or other healthcare organization has extensive responsibilities, ranging from patient care at the bedside…
Associate degree nurses shifting to long-term care
According to a study in Nursing Economics, many nurses with associate degrees who would have otherwise been employed in hospitals seem to…
Ten tips for a successful professional nursing conference
Attending a professional conference can yield many benefits if you follow these 10 tips. 1. Obtain new knowledge. Conferences provide opportunities for…
Nursing ethics for the 21st century
In August 2014, ANA participated as a strategic partner with 50 nursing leaders who came together in Baltimore for a summit meeting…