A team approach to STEMI treatment protocolsMOST current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) practice guidelines focus on recommendations for patients who present to the emergency department (ED), leaving in-hospital STEMIs overlooked.…
Evidence-based epilepsy careEPILEPSY is one of the most common disorders of the central nervous system, affecting 65 million people worldwide—3.4 million in the United States. It…
A leader’s guide to implementing evidence-based practiceNURSE LEADERS, managers, directors, and chief nursing officers have considerable influence on the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in their units, departments, and organizations.…
Teach-back: An underutilized toolIn an effort to encourage nurses to use the teach-back method when educating patients, we conducted a literature review on the topic of patient…
Evidence-based practices for osteoarthritis managementOsteoarthritis is a chronic disorder of the joints that is painful, prevalent, costly, and a leading cause of disability.· Management of osteoarthritis is multifaceted…
Evidence-based update on chest tube managementCHEST thoracotomy tubes (CTTs) have been around for centuries, but not until the late 1950s did they become standard of care for treating empyema,…
Implementation: The linchpin of evidence-based practice changesTake a strategic approach to translating research into practice. Implementation is a major step in the evidence-based practice (EBP) process that’s often underappreciated and…
Reducing nasogastric tube misplacement through evidence-based practiceIs your practice up-to-date? This article will discuss current research, steps for improving the verification process, reducing nasogastric tube misplacement.
Evidence-based practice: Medical device–related pressure injury preventionLearn the risk factors and tailor prevention to device type. Medical device–related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are a common but preventable patient care issue with…
Patient acuity tool on a medical-surgical unitUse a tool for consistent, objective, and quantifiable patient assignments. Patient assignments can lead to dissatisfaction among nursing staff, especially when they’re not consistent,…
Exploring organ donation with families of pediatric patientsUse this evidence-based approach to help grief-stricken families make a critical decision. Takeaways: As the nurse of a dying child, you are perfectly positioned…
Evidence-based interview strategy for new nursesFor many nurses, job interviews induce fear. The competitive job market has made interview preparation more important than ever, especially for new graduate nurses. Competition for new…
A team approach to STEMI treatment protocolsMOST current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) practice guidelines focus on recommendations for patients who present to the emergency department (ED), leaving in-hospital…
Evidence-based epilepsy careEPILEPSY is one of the most common disorders of the central nervous system, affecting 65 million people worldwide—3.4 million in the United…
A leader’s guide to implementing evidence-based practiceNURSE LEADERS, managers, directors, and chief nursing officers have considerable influence on the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in their units, departments,…
Teach-back: An underutilized toolIn an effort to encourage nurses to use the teach-back method when educating patients, we conducted a literature review on the topic…
Evidence-based practices for osteoarthritis managementOsteoarthritis is a chronic disorder of the joints that is painful, prevalent, costly, and a leading cause of disability.· Management of osteoarthritis…
Evidence-based update on chest tube managementCHEST thoracotomy tubes (CTTs) have been around for centuries, but not until the late 1950s did they become standard of care for…
Implementation: The linchpin of evidence-based practice changesTake a strategic approach to translating research into practice. Implementation is a major step in the evidence-based practice (EBP) process that’s often…
Reducing nasogastric tube misplacement through evidence-based practiceIs your practice up-to-date? This article will discuss current research, steps for improving the verification process, reducing nasogastric tube misplacement.
Evidence-based practice: Medical device–related pressure injury preventionLearn the risk factors and tailor prevention to device type. Medical device–related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are a common but preventable patient care…
Patient acuity tool on a medical-surgical unitUse a tool for consistent, objective, and quantifiable patient assignments. Patient assignments can lead to dissatisfaction among nursing staff, especially when they’re…
Exploring organ donation with families of pediatric patientsUse this evidence-based approach to help grief-stricken families make a critical decision. Takeaways: As the nurse of a dying child, you are…
Evidence-based interview strategy for new nursesFor many nurses, job interviews induce fear. The competitive job market has made interview preparation more important than ever, especially for new graduate nurses. Competition…
Evidence-based epilepsy careBy: Gigi Smith, PhD, RN, PNP, FAES; Madona Plueger, ACNS-BC, APRN, CNRN, FAES; and Janelle L. Wagner, PhD
A leader’s guide to implementing evidence-based practiceBy: Sharon Tucker, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
Teach-back: An underutilized toolBy: Donna L. Denault MSN, BSN, RN; Sarah M. Wilcox MSN, BS, RN; Karen Breda, PhD, RN; Karen V. Duhamel, DNP, MSHCE, RN; and Susan Eichar, EdD, APRN
Evidence-based practices for osteoarthritis managementBy: Elizabeth A. Schlenk, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Xiaojun Shi, BSN, RN
Reducing nasogastric tube misplacement through evidence-based practiceBy: Beth Lyman, MSN, RN, CNSC, FASPEN; Christine Peyton, MS, RN, CPNP-AC; Frances Healey, PhD, RN
Evidence-based practice: Medical device–related pressure injury preventionBy: Gustavo Camacho-Del Rio, MBA-HM, MAP, BSN, RN
Patient acuity tool on a medical-surgical unitBy: Andrea Ingram, BSN, RN-BC, and Jennifer Powell, BSN, RN
Exploring organ donation with families of pediatric patientsBy: Jessica Lee Barr, MSN, RN; Ariel Conners, BA, RN, CPN; and Caitlyn Cowart, MSN, RN, CCRN
