Nurses and trauma
Almost one in three nurses experiences a trauma-related mental health condition, according to Caruso and colleagues. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of mental…
Mental Health
Grief and systemic health
Grief, an adaptive, emotional, and healthy response to a loss, can sometimes result in distress, fear, trauma, and regret. Bereavement is the period of…
ESCAPE from delirium
Falls in hospitals frequently coincide with delirium, a common yet sometimes unrecognized comorbidity among geriatric patients. Delirium is characterized by sudden, rapid cognitive impairment…
Treatment-resistant depression and the T-rex combination
The T-Rex combination of Trintellix (vortioxetine) and Rexulti (brexpiprazole) targets multiple neurotransmitter systems, providing a novel and effective approach for managing treatment-resistant depression. This…
PTSD: Increase screening and treatment
Many nurse practitioners (NPs) provide care in medically underserved areas, some in one of the more than 1,400 free clinics throughout the United States.…
Build your emotional intelligence
In a dynamic world flooded with resources aimed at refining leadership capabilities, the challenge lies in discerning which genuinely contributes to effective leadership. Simon…
Nurse burnout
The nursing profession requires comprehensive and multifaceted strategies to combat burnout. Leadership training and adequate staffing can help address the issue, but they’re not…
From stigma to support
Nurses experience higher rates of mental health issues than other professions, with suicide, substance abuse, and depression rates nearly double those of other fields.…
Top post-pandemic global health concerns
The WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its consequences have…
Rethinking schizophrenia care
Moving beyond “one-size-fits-all” Sponsored and supplied to American Nurse Journal by Bristol Myers Squibb. Content has been reviewed by ANJ editorial staff but is…
Acute dystonic reaction
Acute dystonic reactions, movement disturbances, fall under the umbrella of extrapyramidal side effects. They’re associated with medications (including antipsychotics and antiemetics) that mediate dopamine.
Simulation: Preparing for workplace violence
Workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare remains a serious concern, and most healthcare workers will experience violence committed by patients. The National Institute for Occupational…
Nurses and trauma
Almost one in three nurses experiences a trauma-related mental health condition, according to Caruso and colleagues. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact…
Grief and systemic health
Grief, an adaptive, emotional, and healthy response to a loss, can sometimes result in distress, fear, trauma, and regret. Bereavement is the…
ESCAPE from delirium
Falls in hospitals frequently coincide with delirium, a common yet sometimes unrecognized comorbidity among geriatric patients. Delirium is characterized by sudden, rapid…
Treatment-resistant depression and the T-rex combination
The T-Rex combination of Trintellix (vortioxetine) and Rexulti (brexpiprazole) targets multiple neurotransmitter systems, providing a novel and effective approach for managing treatment-resistant…
PTSD: Increase screening and treatment
Many nurse practitioners (NPs) provide care in medically underserved areas, some in one of the more than 1,400 free clinics throughout the…
Build your emotional intelligence
In a dynamic world flooded with resources aimed at refining leadership capabilities, the challenge lies in discerning which genuinely contributes to effective…
Nurse burnout
The nursing profession requires comprehensive and multifaceted strategies to combat burnout. Leadership training and adequate staffing can help address the issue, but…
From stigma to support
Nurses experience higher rates of mental health issues than other professions, with suicide, substance abuse, and depression rates nearly double those of…
Top post-pandemic global health concerns
The WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its…
Rethinking schizophrenia care
Moving beyond “one-size-fits-all” Sponsored and supplied to American Nurse Journal by Bristol Myers Squibb. Content has been reviewed by ANJ editorial staff…
Acute dystonic reaction
Acute dystonic reactions, movement disturbances, fall under the umbrella of extrapyramidal side effects. They’re associated with medications (including antipsychotics and antiemetics) that…
Simulation: Preparing for workplace violence
Workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare remains a serious concern, and most healthcare workers will experience violence committed by patients. The National Institute…