Pressure injury prevention in long-term careThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services report that pressure injuries (PIs) affect millions of patients each year, with incidence rates ranging from 2.2%…
Implementing evidence in nursing educationThis article is sponsored content supplied to American Nurse Journal by Michigan State University College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI, and is not peer reviewed. We’ve…
Creating a compelling posterOne of the most fulfilling aspects of successfully implementing a project or conducting research is dissemination, including poster presentations. When presented effectively, posters can…
Evidence-based strategies to prevent enteral nutrition complicationsEnteral nutrition (EN), commonly called tube feeding, is defined by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) as a system of providing…
Operationalizing new knowledge, innovations, and improvementNew knowledge, innovations, and improvements in patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment are hallmarks of organizations that have received Magnet® recognition.
Using audit and feedback to improve compliance with evidence-based practicesAudits are routinely done in clinical practice to monitor compliance with various practices, such as infection prevention bundles or fall and pressure injury prevention
Implementing evidence-based practice in long-term careLong-term care (LTC) facilities are faced with many care hurdles, including a growing geriatric population, complexities associated with chronic conditions, and an insufficient workforce.…
Strategies for time-sensitive medicationsTimely administration of time-sensitive medications (within 30 minutes before or after the scheduled dose) can help prevent complications and prolonged hospitalizations. Some nurses feel…
Introduction to qualitative nursing researchThis type of research can reveal important information that quantitative research can’t. Takeaways: Qualitative research is valuable because it approaches a phenomenon, such as…
Ultrasound-guided I.V. catheter insertionEstablishing peripheral I.V. access is an essential, high-priority nursing procedure. However, access sometimes can be difficult to obtain even for experienced clinicians. Recently, the…
Navigating statistics for successful project implementationDon’t let lack of statistics knowledge keep you from engaging in projects to improve patient care. Takeaways Use the specific aim and/or hypothsis of…
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndromeOpioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed to opioids…
Pressure injury prevention in long-term careThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services report that pressure injuries (PIs) affect millions of patients each year, with incidence rates ranging…
Implementing evidence in nursing educationThis article is sponsored content supplied to American Nurse Journal by Michigan State University College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI, and is not peer…
Creating a compelling posterOne of the most fulfilling aspects of successfully implementing a project or conducting research is dissemination, including poster presentations. When presented effectively,…
Evidence-based strategies to prevent enteral nutrition complicationsEnteral nutrition (EN), commonly called tube feeding, is defined by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) as a system…
Operationalizing new knowledge, innovations, and improvementNew knowledge, innovations, and improvements in patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment are hallmarks of organizations that have received Magnet®…
Using audit and feedback to improve compliance with evidence-based practicesAudits are routinely done in clinical practice to monitor compliance with various practices, such as infection prevention bundles or fall and pressure…
Implementing evidence-based practice in long-term careLong-term care (LTC) facilities are faced with many care hurdles, including a growing geriatric population, complexities associated with chronic conditions, and an…
Strategies for time-sensitive medicationsTimely administration of time-sensitive medications (within 30 minutes before or after the scheduled dose) can help prevent complications and prolonged hospitalizations. Some…
Introduction to qualitative nursing researchThis type of research can reveal important information that quantitative research can’t. Takeaways: Qualitative research is valuable because it approaches a phenomenon,…
Ultrasound-guided I.V. catheter insertionEstablishing peripheral I.V. access is an essential, high-priority nursing procedure. However, access sometimes can be difficult to obtain even for experienced clinicians.…
Navigating statistics for successful project implementationDon’t let lack of statistics knowledge keep you from engaging in projects to improve patient care. Takeaways Use the specific aim and/or…
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndromeOpioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed…
Evidence-based strategies to prevent enteral nutrition complicationsBy: By Peggi Guenter, PhD, RN, FAAN, FASPEN, and Beth Lyman, MSN, RN, CNSC, FASPEN, FAAN
Using audit and feedback to improve compliance with evidence-based practicesBy: Staci Reynolds, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN
Strategies for time-sensitive medicationsBy: Iza Nadine Hester, BSN, RN; Stephanie Jackson, DNP, RN, NE-BC; Donna Baybay, BSN, RN, CMSRN; and Merri Morgan, DNP, RN, CCRN
Ultrasound-guided I.V. catheter insertionBy: Carrie A. Cromwell, MS, APRN, CRNA, and Alice L. March, PhD, RN, FNP, CNE
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndromeBy: Elizabeth Schierholz, PhD, NNP-BC; Rachel French, BSN, RN; and Anne-Marie Boucher, BSN, RN, NNP
