The nurse’s role in ketamine infusion therapy
According to Rawat and colleagues, one-third of patients receiving treatment for depressive disorders may be resistant to commonly prescribed antidepressants while others may wait…
Pharmacology
Human factors design: Safety and medication administration
When an internal database indicated challenges related to independent double check (IDC), an interprofessional team of nurses, quality improvement specialists, and clinical innovation personnel…
The GLP-1 revolution
GLP-1 receptor agonists demonstrate considerable promise beyond their established use in treating diabetes and obesity. Nurses serve as the essential clinical anchor in GLP-1…
NSAIDs: The difference between COX-1 and COX-2
Hessami and colleagues predicted an escalation in individuals using NSAIDs in 2025 due to the increase in an older population at risk for multiple…
Serotonin syndrome
A 54-year-old woman arrives at the ED with flu-like symptoms, including fatigue, muscle aches, and a mild fever. Her medical history includes depression, which…
Naloxone education for nursing staff
In 2021, 4 years after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency, the Centers for…
Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks
Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation also slows…
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…
Collaboration in patient-centered care planning
Person-centered care planning ensures well-informed patients, adherence to therapy, and patient self-management confidence
Cannabis and healthcare: Complicated policies and laws
In 2023, the ANA recognized cannabis nursing as a specialty. Soon, a plethora of educational programs emerged—from hour-long clinical courses to master’s degrees in…
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.
Medication safety
In 2023, the CDC reported that the most common types of ADEs are associated with allergic reactions, side effects, over-medication, medication errors, and drug–drug…
The nurse’s role in ketamine infusion therapy
According to Rawat and colleagues, one-third of patients receiving treatment for depressive disorders may be resistant to commonly prescribed antidepressants while others…
Human factors design: Safety and medication administration
When an internal database indicated challenges related to independent double check (IDC), an interprofessional team of nurses, quality improvement specialists, and clinical…
The GLP-1 revolution
GLP-1 receptor agonists demonstrate considerable promise beyond their established use in treating diabetes and obesity. Nurses serve as the essential clinical anchor…
NSAIDs: The difference between COX-1 and COX-2
Hessami and colleagues predicted an escalation in individuals using NSAIDs in 2025 due to the increase in an older population at risk…
Serotonin syndrome
A 54-year-old woman arrives at the ED with flu-like symptoms, including fatigue, muscle aches, and a mild fever. Her medical history includes…
Naloxone education for nursing staff
In 2021, 4 years after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency, the…
Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks
Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation…
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…
Collaboration in patient-centered care planning
Person-centered care planning ensures well-informed patients, adherence to therapy, and patient self-management confidence
Cannabis and healthcare: Complicated policies and laws
In 2023, the ANA recognized cannabis nursing as a specialty. Soon, a plethora of educational programs emerged—from hour-long clinical courses to master’s…
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…
Medication safety
In 2023, the CDC reported that the most common types of ADEs are associated with allergic reactions, side effects, over-medication, medication errors,…