Candida auris: Nurses’ response to an emerging threat
Prevention and management of “superbugs” or “nightmare bacteria” require that nurses understand the complexity of the organisms involved and their impact on the care…
Infectious Diseases
Recognizing nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship
It has not been my experience that healthcare organizations are resistant to the inclusion of nurses, rather, as Rita Olans has described, the role…
FDA approves first new flu drug in 20 years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on October 24 that they’ve approved a new drug for the flu: Baloxavir marboxil (it’s brand name…
What’s new for influenza and zoster vaccines
Stay up-to-date with immunization resources this season. Peak flu season is near, and now is the time to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and…
Do patient satisfaction ratings influence antibiotic prescribing?
Is it possible that providers might prescribe antibiotics (even when they’re not necessary and won’t affect outcomes) simply because patients give them higher ratings…
Mobile devices and healthcare-associated infections
More and more healthcare professionals use mobile handheld devices (MHDs)— tablets and smartphones—to facilitate care documentation and as resource tools. In fact, 50% to 60%…
NICE Network: Nurses leading change in infection prevention
For 2 years, the Nursing Infection Control Education (NICE) Network, a partnership between the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Centers for Disease Control and…
Flu treatment hampered by I.V. bag shortage
This unexpectedly bad flu season has been made even more difficult because of a shortage of fluids used to deliver medication and treat dehydrated…
Influenza vaccines and nurses
It’s that time of year again. Children are back in school, leaves are changing, the air is chilly, and signs of flu season are…
Immunization nurse champions
Are you an immunization nurse champion where you work? For 15 years, RNs have been ranked by the public in a Gallup Poll as…
New CDC guideline for the prevention of surgical site infections
The prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) continues to be a major goal for health care in both inpatient facilities and ambulatory surgical centers…
Some antibiotics used during pregnancy may increase risk of congenital malformations
Competing interests: Anick Bérard is a consultant for plaintiffs in litigations involving antidepressants and birth defects. Flory Tsobo Muanda and Odile Sheehy report no…
Candida auris: Nurses’ response to an emerging threat
Prevention and management of “superbugs” or “nightmare bacteria” require that nurses understand the complexity of the organisms involved and their impact on…
Recognizing nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship
It has not been my experience that healthcare organizations are resistant to the inclusion of nurses, rather, as Rita Olans has described,…
FDA approves first new flu drug in 20 years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on October 24 that they’ve approved a new drug for the flu: Baloxavir marboxil (it’s…
What’s new for influenza and zoster vaccines
Stay up-to-date with immunization resources this season. Peak flu season is near, and now is the time to protect ourselves, our loved…
Do patient satisfaction ratings influence antibiotic prescribing?
Is it possible that providers might prescribe antibiotics (even when they’re not necessary and won’t affect outcomes) simply because patients give them…
Mobile devices and healthcare-associated infections
More and more healthcare professionals use mobile handheld devices (MHDs)— tablets and smartphones—to facilitate care documentation and as resource tools. In fact, 50%…
NICE Network: Nurses leading change in infection prevention
For 2 years, the Nursing Infection Control Education (NICE) Network, a partnership between the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Centers for Disease…
Flu treatment hampered by I.V. bag shortage
This unexpectedly bad flu season has been made even more difficult because of a shortage of fluids used to deliver medication and…
Influenza vaccines and nurses
It’s that time of year again. Children are back in school, leaves are changing, the air is chilly, and signs of flu…
Immunization nurse champions
Are you an immunization nurse champion where you work? For 15 years, RNs have been ranked by the public in a Gallup…
New CDC guideline for the prevention of surgical site infections
The prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) continues to be a major goal for health care in both inpatient facilities and ambulatory…
Some antibiotics used during pregnancy may increase risk of congenital malformations
Competing interests: Anick Bérard is a consultant for plaintiffs in litigations involving antidepressants and birth defects. Flory Tsobo Muanda and Odile Sheehy…