How to succeed at floating
If you’ve ever floated, you know the experience can be challenging at times. Wherever you work, you may sometimes feel you don’t have enough hours in the…
Mental Health
A stubborn case of supraventricular tachycardia
JAKE KARCHNER, age 65, is admitted for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. Because of his history of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), the physician has ordered…
Not just “eating our young”: Workplace bullying strikes experienced nurses, too
Even though nursing is a profession of caring and compassion, bullying exists in many forms in it. Bullying threatens teamwork, morale, communication, and, most…
Leading through failure
I have served as a nurse corps officer in the United States Air Force for 27 years. One of my most useful leadership lessons…
Compassion fatigue: Are you at risk?
For many of us, nursing isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are. Most of us became nurses because we care about people…
Ten tips for transitioning from home care nurse to nurse manager
Sarah made the transition from inpatient hospital nurse to home care (HC) nurse 6 years ago. She enjoys her practice and likes helping the…
Accepting a patient care assignment reaffirms nurses’ contract with society
At the moment a patient handoff is nearly completed, when the exchange of relevant information has occurred and when the opportunity for final clarification…
Boosting your influence
Jessie was excited to be appointed as chair of the professional practice council in her hospital. She envisioned being able to quickly engage staff…
Combating change fatigue in today’s healthcare environment
Those who work in the healthcare industry are well aware of its constantly changing landscape. Healthcare institutions are challenged to balance the provision of…
Six steps to optimal nutrition care
Patients diagnosed with malnutrition stay in the hospital three times longer than other patients
Balancing the wheels of life
Have you ever ridden a bicycle with a wobbly wheel? The ride isn’t smooth, and you notice every bump in the road. As you…
Managing delirium in hospitalized older adults
Lawrence Jeffries, age 78, is admitted to the hospital for an arthroplasty of the left hip. A retired roofer, he lives with his wife…
How to succeed at floating
If you’ve ever floated, you know the experience can be challenging at times. Wherever you work, you may sometimes feel you don’t have enough hours…
A stubborn case of supraventricular tachycardia
JAKE KARCHNER, age 65, is admitted for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. Because of his history of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), the physician…
Not just “eating our young”: Workplace bullying strikes experienced nurses, too
Even though nursing is a profession of caring and compassion, bullying exists in many forms in it. Bullying threatens teamwork, morale, communication,…
Leading through failure
I have served as a nurse corps officer in the United States Air Force for 27 years. One of my most useful…
Compassion fatigue: Are you at risk?
For many of us, nursing isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are. Most of us became nurses because we care…
Ten tips for transitioning from home care nurse to nurse manager
Sarah made the transition from inpatient hospital nurse to home care (HC) nurse 6 years ago. She enjoys her practice and likes…
Accepting a patient care assignment reaffirms nurses’ contract with society
At the moment a patient handoff is nearly completed, when the exchange of relevant information has occurred and when the opportunity for…
Boosting your influence
Jessie was excited to be appointed as chair of the professional practice council in her hospital. She envisioned being able to quickly…
Combating change fatigue in today’s healthcare environment
Those who work in the healthcare industry are well aware of its constantly changing landscape. Healthcare institutions are challenged to balance the…
Six steps to optimal nutrition care
Patients diagnosed with malnutrition stay in the hospital three times longer than other patients
Balancing the wheels of life
Have you ever ridden a bicycle with a wobbly wheel? The ride isn’t smooth, and you notice every bump in the road.…
Managing delirium in hospitalized older adults
Lawrence Jeffries, age 78, is admitted to the hospital for an arthroplasty of the left hip. A retired roofer, he lives with…