Reviving reverence for vaccinesImmunization remains critical to good health throughout the life span. Similar to many children, I frequently asked my mother “why” about things in the…
Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancyHistorically, vaccination rates among college students, specifically for human papillomavirus and seasonal influenza, have run low. The same trend has occurred with COVID-19 vaccination.…
Combat healthcare untruths with community outreachWhen confronted with false or misleading information, nurses sometimes find themselves in challenging conversations with patients and families, which may disrupt their ability to…
Getting shots in armsStay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What can nurses…
Do polio and smallpox present a threat?The 2022 reemergence of polio and smallpox in the United States has many healthcare providers wondering if they should prepare for a potential outbreak.…
Mpox: Be prepared for the next outbreakKnowledge can help reduce stigmatization and improve access to care. Takeaways: Cases of human Mpox had been considered rare, but current data show rapid…
Vaccine hesitancyBreaking through public health barriers Nurses play an essential role in promoting recommended immunizations across patients’ lifespans. That effort includes providing education about vaccine…
Avoiding flu complacencyVaccination coverage is key to managing outbreaks. As of June 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated at least 7.8 million…
Voice and vaccinationsBoldness is a cultural journey. Connie BardenAmanda Bettencourt Beth WathenDana Woods The COVID-19 pandemic places nurses firmly in the public square with compelling professional…
Tragedy from a vaccine-preventable diseaseI’m an RN in a large pediatric practice that’s currently reeling from grief. We recently learned of the tragic death of a healthy newborn…
Pediatric vaccination authorized for COVID-19Pediatric vaccination authorized for COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccines are now authorized for children from 5 to 11 years old. In November, after lengthy review of…
How to give a pain-free immunizationWhen Jeannie Collins Beaudin would see video of someone getting a Covid-19 vaccine on the news, it would often make her cringe. It’s not…
Reviving reverence for vaccinesImmunization remains critical to good health throughout the life span. Similar to many children, I frequently asked my mother “why” about things…
Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancyHistorically, vaccination rates among college students, specifically for human papillomavirus and seasonal influenza, have run low. The same trend has occurred with…
Combat healthcare untruths with community outreachWhen confronted with false or misleading information, nurses sometimes find themselves in challenging conversations with patients and families, which may disrupt their…
Getting shots in armsStay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What…
Do polio and smallpox present a threat?The 2022 reemergence of polio and smallpox in the United States has many healthcare providers wondering if they should prepare for a…
Mpox: Be prepared for the next outbreakKnowledge can help reduce stigmatization and improve access to care. Takeaways: Cases of human Mpox had been considered rare, but current data…
Vaccine hesitancyBreaking through public health barriers Nurses play an essential role in promoting recommended immunizations across patients’ lifespans. That effort includes providing education…
Avoiding flu complacencyVaccination coverage is key to managing outbreaks. As of June 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated at least…
Voice and vaccinationsBoldness is a cultural journey. Connie BardenAmanda Bettencourt Beth WathenDana Woods The COVID-19 pandemic places nurses firmly in the public square with…
Tragedy from a vaccine-preventable diseaseI’m an RN in a large pediatric practice that’s currently reeling from grief. We recently learned of the tragic death of a…
Pediatric vaccination authorized for COVID-19Pediatric vaccination authorized for COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccines are now authorized for children from 5 to 11 years old. In November, after lengthy…
How to give a pain-free immunizationWhen Jeannie Collins Beaudin would see video of someone getting a Covid-19 vaccine on the news, it would often make her cringe.…
Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancyBy: Natalie Heywood, DNP, RN, CNE, and Katherine Kenny, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Combat healthcare untruths with community outreachBy: Melissa J. Geist, EdD, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC; Jennifer L. Mabry, PhD, RN, FNP-BC; and Tai G. Hintz, BSN, RN, CCRN
Voice and vaccinationsBy: Beth Wathen, MSN, RN, CCRN-K; Amanda Bettencourt, PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P; Dana Woods, MBA; Connie Barden, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CCNS
