Infection Prevention
Nurse leader’s role in supporting frontline clinical nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
I am a nurse leader and manage acute care hospital units. The 103 staff members who directly report to me and I are living…
No More “Just a Nurse”
In the time of COVID-19, nurses and nursing are getting much more media attention than is typical. I see this as a very good…
Dental abscess: Early recognition for a positive outcome
Nurses have an important role to play in identifying and managing dental infections. Takeaways: Dental abscesses are common dental emergencies. Dental abscesses may result…
A COVID-19 story
There was little information about COVID-19 when the pandemic began, but one important piece of information we did have was that the virus was…
First pandemic and second thoughts
“Our greatest freedom is the freedom to choose our attitude.” — Victor Frankl (more…)
Nurses on the front lines during pandemics
An annotated bibliography. Editor’s note: This article has undergone peer review. Key Points Infectious disease outbreaks are an emerging global threat. Nurses are one…
COVID-19: A second-year nursing student perspective
March 11, 2020. The day during spring break that sparked a great amount of confusion and fear among the University of Pittsburgh student nurse…
Using COVID-19 stimulus funds to invest in a skilled nursing workforce
The United States (US) currently faces a multitude of unknowns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Who are essential workers to handle infection surges? What steps…
Separated by glass at a COVID-19 drive-through testing station
As a car, truck, or minivan pulls into the COVID-19 testing tent, you become a part of someone’s COVID story. (more…)
Finally getting to the table?
Nurses have won the hearts and minds of the American public for their acts of true heroism, unbounded compassion, and expert skill during the…
Make treatment accessible for opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the current pandemic Americans are dealing with a complete or near complete disruption of everyday life. It is the same for persons with…
Nurse leader’s role in supporting frontline clinical nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
I am a nurse leader and manage acute care hospital units. The 103 staff members who directly report to me and I…
No More “Just a Nurse”
In the time of COVID-19, nurses and nursing are getting much more media attention than is typical. I see this as a…
Dental abscess: Early recognition for a positive outcome
Nurses have an important role to play in identifying and managing dental infections. Takeaways: Dental abscesses are common dental emergencies. Dental abscesses…
A COVID-19 story
There was little information about COVID-19 when the pandemic began, but one important piece of information we did have was that the…
First pandemic and second thoughts
“Our greatest freedom is the freedom to choose our attitude.” — Victor Frankl (more…)
Nurses on the front lines during pandemics
An annotated bibliography. Editor’s note: This article has undergone peer review. Key Points Infectious disease outbreaks are an emerging global threat. Nurses…
COVID-19: A second-year nursing student perspective
March 11, 2020. The day during spring break that sparked a great amount of confusion and fear among the University of Pittsburgh…
Using COVID-19 stimulus funds to invest in a skilled nursing workforce
The United States (US) currently faces a multitude of unknowns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Who are essential workers to handle infection surges?…
Separated by glass at a COVID-19 drive-through testing station
As a car, truck, or minivan pulls into the COVID-19 testing tent, you become a part of someone’s COVID story. (more…)
Finally getting to the table?
Nurses have won the hearts and minds of the American public for their acts of true heroism, unbounded compassion, and expert skill…
Make treatment accessible for opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the current pandemic Americans are dealing with a complete or near complete disruption of everyday life. It is the same for…