Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancy
Historically, vaccination rates among college students, specifically for human papillomavirus and seasonal influenza, have run low. The same trend has occurred with COVID-19 vaccination.…
Public Health
Lyme carditis: A clinical case report
A 19-year-old college student arrives at the campus student health clinic after feeling faint while out for his routine run. He tells the health…
My patient is a victim of human trafficking
The thought of caring for a patient who’s a victim of human trafficking may seem daunting. Consider it as similar to caring for patients…
Diabetes innovations and access to care
Over the years, several innovations (insulin, glucometers, insulin pens) have helped to improve diabetes care and management. However, many of these technologies remain out…
Connecting theory and practice
Outcome data have taught us that where we live strongly predicts our overall health status. As nursing professionals, we’ve been consistent with our messaging…
Turning the tide
The unacceptably high level of maternal mortality in the United States reflects a failing of our entire healthcare system and calls nurses, as the…
Addressing social determinants of health
SDOH have a major impact on people’s health, well-being, and quality of life. In recent years, nurses and key policymakers have recognized that improving…
Climate change interventions
Addressing climate change through corporate social responsibility is urgent and timely in the COVID-19 disaster recovery period for the nursing profession.
Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries
Evidence indicates that the cost of preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) is significantly lower than the cost to treat. However, despite available best practice…
COVID-19 skin manifestations
Distinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.
Nursing’s role in lifestyle medicine
Lifestyle medicine (LM) may serve as a source of inspiration. This evidence-based medical specialty applies therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat…
Improving PrEP adherence
PrEP-RN intervention would allow more healthcare professionals to counsel and initiate PrEP, which might help improve adherence.
Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancy
Historically, vaccination rates among college students, specifically for human papillomavirus and seasonal influenza, have run low. The same trend has occurred with…
Lyme carditis: A clinical case report
A 19-year-old college student arrives at the campus student health clinic after feeling faint while out for his routine run. He tells…
My patient is a victim of human trafficking
The thought of caring for a patient who’s a victim of human trafficking may seem daunting. Consider it as similar to caring…
Diabetes innovations and access to care
Over the years, several innovations (insulin, glucometers, insulin pens) have helped to improve diabetes care and management. However, many of these technologies…
Connecting theory and practice
Outcome data have taught us that where we live strongly predicts our overall health status. As nursing professionals, we’ve been consistent with…
Turning the tide
The unacceptably high level of maternal mortality in the United States reflects a failing of our entire healthcare system and calls nurses,…
Addressing social determinants of health
SDOH have a major impact on people’s health, well-being, and quality of life. In recent years, nurses and key policymakers have recognized…
Climate change interventions
Addressing climate change through corporate social responsibility is urgent and timely in the COVID-19 disaster recovery period for the nursing profession.
Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries
Evidence indicates that the cost of preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) is significantly lower than the cost to treat. However, despite available…
COVID-19 skin manifestations
Distinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.
Nursing’s role in lifestyle medicine
Lifestyle medicine (LM) may serve as a source of inspiration. This evidence-based medical specialty applies therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality…
Improving PrEP adherence
PrEP-RN intervention would allow more healthcare professionals to counsel and initiate PrEP, which might help improve adherence.