Taking control of our health: An interview with Scott Greenstone
The American Nurse team is delighted to have had an opportunity to speak with Scott Greenstone, a registered nurse who recently shared his story…
Mental Health
Take Care of Yourself
How many of you hear the phrase “self-care” and roll your eyes? I know. Because that’s my reaction, too. As if nurses’ endless task…
Poor diet increases risk for late-stage age-related macular degeneration
A new study from the British Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed a link between poor diet and the increased risk of age-related macular degeneration…
Acupressure improves QOL in nurses with chronic back pain
A study published in Applied Nursing Science details how acupressure may help nurses who experience chronic back pain. (more…)
The HealthyNurse® Leader
Nursing leaders—including managers, directors, and executives—are dedicated to advancing nursing excellence and inspiring and empowering teams. They must analyze nursing knowledge and practice environments,…
Nurse suicide: Prevention and grief management
In the article “Grief management after a nurse’s death”, we provided guidelines for helping healthcare organizations support staff as they grieve a colleague’s death.…
Workplace violence prevention legislation passes in U.S. Houseadvisors
The American Nurses Association (ANA) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers…
Nurse fatigue: Short on sleep, short on safety
Shift work, organizational barriers, and nurse preferences continue to challenge nurse wellness. Takeaways: Shift work—including long shifts, rotating shifts, double shifts, evening and night…
Celebrating nurse wellness at Magnet® Conference
Opportunities abound for engaging in self-care. (more…)
Legalization of marijuana and schizophrenia
The legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes is a hot topic in many states. As a mother and healthcare professional, I feel…
Nurses meet homeless patients where they live…on the street
By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today When you don’t know where your next meal will come from or where you’re going to…
New guidelines for exercise during cancer treatment
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently released new guidelines for exercise prescriptions while patients are undergoing cancer treatment. (more…)
Taking control of our health: An interview with Scott Greenstone
The American Nurse team is delighted to have had an opportunity to speak with Scott Greenstone, a registered nurse who recently shared…
Take Care of Yourself
How many of you hear the phrase “self-care” and roll your eyes? I know. Because that’s my reaction, too. As if nurses’…
Poor diet increases risk for late-stage age-related macular degeneration
A new study from the British Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed a link between poor diet and the increased risk of age-related…
Acupressure improves QOL in nurses with chronic back pain
A study published in Applied Nursing Science details how acupressure may help nurses who experience chronic back pain. (more…)
The HealthyNurse® Leader
Nursing leaders—including managers, directors, and executives—are dedicated to advancing nursing excellence and inspiring and empowering teams. They must analyze nursing knowledge and…
Nurse suicide: Prevention and grief management
In the article “Grief management after a nurse’s death”, we provided guidelines for helping healthcare organizations support staff as they grieve a…
Workplace violence prevention legislation passes in U.S. Houseadvisors
The American Nurses Association (ANA) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social…
Nurse fatigue: Short on sleep, short on safety
Shift work, organizational barriers, and nurse preferences continue to challenge nurse wellness. Takeaways: Shift work—including long shifts, rotating shifts, double shifts, evening…
Celebrating nurse wellness at Magnet® Conference
Opportunities abound for engaging in self-care. (more…)
Legalization of marijuana and schizophrenia
The legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes is a hot topic in many states. As a mother and healthcare professional,…
Nurses meet homeless patients where they live…on the street
By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today When you don’t know where your next meal will come from or where you’re…
New guidelines for exercise during cancer treatment
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently released new guidelines for exercise prescriptions while patients are undergoing cancer treatment. (more…)