When it’s my time to die
Failing to make our end-of-life wishes known to others can deny us and our loved ones important choices.
Editorial
Editorial
To achieve higher quality of care and help transform our healthcare system, we need to don our customized tool belts, get to work, and…
Editorial
I always loved taking care of patients. It was fun, exciting, intellectually stimulating, and rewarding. To this day, I remember special patients and keep…
Breath at the belly
Mindfulness training can help nurses, patients, and loved ones cope with loss, grief, and suffering.
Psychiatric emergencies in med-surg patients: Are you prepared?
Rodney, age 47, was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago with rib and femur fractures and facial contusions. He appears well nourished and…
Superbugs trump wonder drugs
Our grandparents’ generation first witnessed the wonders of antimicrobial agents. These drugs saved millions of lives and rendered harmless a number of previously untreatable…
Layoffs: Is the sky really falling?
The last several months of economic upheaval bring back memories of the 1980s and 1990s when many organizations reduced their workforces in anticipation of…
Seeing Red
American Heart Month is a time to celebrate the wealth of information that if acted on, can help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Collaborating to improve the financial health of health care
Nurses are collaborative by nature, especially when providing patient care. We embrace team-based care, and we welcome family members as partners. We know that…
Zero tolerance for disruptive behavior
Nurses engage in nearly as much disruptive behavior as physicians. Let’s put an end to it.
When it’s my time to die
Failing to make our end-of-life wishes known to others can deny us and our loved ones important choices.
Editorial
To achieve higher quality of care and help transform our healthcare system, we need to don our customized tool belts, get to…
Editorial
I always loved taking care of patients. It was fun, exciting, intellectually stimulating, and rewarding. To this day, I remember special patients…
Breath at the belly
Mindfulness training can help nurses, patients, and loved ones cope with loss, grief, and suffering.
Psychiatric emergencies in med-surg patients: Are you prepared?
Rodney, age 47, was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago with rib and femur fractures and facial contusions. He appears well…
Superbugs trump wonder drugs
Our grandparents’ generation first witnessed the wonders of antimicrobial agents. These drugs saved millions of lives and rendered harmless a number of…
Layoffs: Is the sky really falling?
The last several months of economic upheaval bring back memories of the 1980s and 1990s when many organizations reduced their workforces in…
Seeing Red
American Heart Month is a time to celebrate the wealth of information that if acted on, can help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Collaborating to improve the financial health of health care
Nurses are collaborative by nature, especially when providing patient care. We embrace team-based care, and we welcome family members as partners. We…
Zero tolerance for disruptive behavior
Nurses engage in nearly as much disruptive behavior as physicians. Let’s put an end to it.