Nursing needs a mental health makeoverEasy access to resources and erasing stigma are key. For too long, nurses have struggled quietly with mental health issues, fearing stigma or negative…
Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders: Implications for surgical patientsAnesthesia and analgesia have used opium and opium compounds for thousands of years. However, by the end of the 20th century, overuse and misuse…
Optimizing postoperative pain management in patients with chronic painEvidence-based recommendations. Takeaways: Inadequate postoperative pain relief can increase length of stay, delay discharge, increase readmission rates, and delay ambulation. Exploring the postoperative challenges…
Avoiding iatrogenic opioid dependency and addictionThe opioid epidemic poses a complex conundrum. Federal and state governments have implemented various policies and appropriated millions of dollars to address the problem,…
Esophageal varicesDarrel has been drinking 1 pint of whiskey each day for 35 years. He worked in construction until he was terminated for absenteeism. His…
The opioid epidemic—a crisis within a crisisOpioid overdose deaths are skyrocketing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Author Jennie Burke movingly wrote of her brother’s death from a heroin overdose in May…
BEAM: The behavioral evaluation and addiction management teamWorkplace violence isn’t part of the nursing job description, but according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, healthcare workers are four times more…
Drug diversion in healthcarePrevention and detection for nurses Special report to American Nurse Journal, supported by an educational grant from Fresenius Kabi USA. © 2021, HealthCom Media…
Addressing substance use disorder and diversion in the healthcare environmentThe prevalence of SUD among healthcare workers is estimated to be similar to that of the general population. The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists…
New OJIN topic explores substance use disordersIn September, OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing published six new articles on the topic “Substance use disorders and related concerns: Perspectives…
Treating pain while mindful of opioid risksNurses can help avoid negative effects of opioids while ensuring patient pain is managed. Takeaways: Pain management can be complicated by individual patients’ previous…
Opioid overdose in the communityIt’s your day off and you’re running errands. You stop for coffee at a local café and start chatting with friends. After about 15…
Nursing needs a mental health makeoverEasy access to resources and erasing stigma are key. For too long, nurses have struggled quietly with mental health issues, fearing stigma…
Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders: Implications for surgical patientsAnesthesia and analgesia have used opium and opium compounds for thousands of years. However, by the end of the 20th century, overuse…
Optimizing postoperative pain management in patients with chronic painEvidence-based recommendations. Takeaways: Inadequate postoperative pain relief can increase length of stay, delay discharge, increase readmission rates, and delay ambulation. Exploring the…
Avoiding iatrogenic opioid dependency and addictionThe opioid epidemic poses a complex conundrum. Federal and state governments have implemented various policies and appropriated millions of dollars to address…
Esophageal varicesDarrel has been drinking 1 pint of whiskey each day for 35 years. He worked in construction until he was terminated for…
The opioid epidemic—a crisis within a crisisOpioid overdose deaths are skyrocketing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Author Jennie Burke movingly wrote of her brother’s death from a heroin overdose…
BEAM: The behavioral evaluation and addiction management teamWorkplace violence isn’t part of the nursing job description, but according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, healthcare workers are four…
Drug diversion in healthcarePrevention and detection for nurses Special report to American Nurse Journal, supported by an educational grant from Fresenius Kabi USA. © 2021,…
Addressing substance use disorder and diversion in the healthcare environmentThe prevalence of SUD among healthcare workers is estimated to be similar to that of the general population. The American Association of…
New OJIN topic explores substance use disordersIn September, OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing published six new articles on the topic “Substance use disorders and related…
Treating pain while mindful of opioid risksNurses can help avoid negative effects of opioids while ensuring patient pain is managed. Takeaways: Pain management can be complicated by individual…
Opioid overdose in the communityIt’s your day off and you’re running errands. You stop for coffee at a local café and start chatting with friends. After…
Nursing needs a mental health makeoverBy: Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN; Dawn Webb, MSN, RN, PMH-BC; and Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA,MHA, RN, NEA-BC
Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders: Implications for surgical patientsBy: Megan P. Abate, MA, RN, ANP-BC
Optimizing postoperative pain management in patients with chronic painBy: Marie O’Brien, DNP, ANP-C, PMGT-BC, CCRN, and Aaron M. Sebach, PhD, DNP, MBA, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, NP-C, CLNC, CNE, CNEcl, SFHM
BEAM: The behavioral evaluation and addiction management teamBy: Deanne Niedziela, MSN, RN, CCRN-K; Diane Drake, PhD, RN; Deirdre Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, CARN; and Jill Donaldson, MSN, RN, CNS, CMSRN
Addressing substance use disorder and diversion in the healthcare environmentBy: Linda Stone, DNP, CRNA; Julie Rice, BA; and Rodrigo Garcia, MBA, APN-BC, MSN, CRNA
Treating pain while mindful of opioid risksBy: Susanne Astrab Fogger, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, FAANP, and Gina Dobbs, DNP, FNP-BC
