When up is down: Delirium superimposed on dementia
How do we differentiate delirium and dementia and assess for DSD and prevent DSD and manage individuals with the condition? Distinguishing between the two…
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Giving thanks
The best gifts frequently are the smallest. Lillee Gelinas Nurses and the nursing profession enjoy many expressions of gratitude nationally and internationally. The World…
Managing pain in palliative care
Effective management requires patient advocacy. Pain in all stages of care—from acute to chronic—can result in debilitating and distressing effects that leave patients feeling…
Rebuilding teamwork after a turbulent time
Focus on safety and trust. Takeaways: Research indicates that many nurses who joined teams during the pandemic feel less connected to other team members.…
She Went to Work
“As a Psych Mental Health RN and leader, the loss of life to workplace violence has taken my breath away yet again,” said Dr. Karen…
The 10 things you should do when starting a startup
So, you want to start a startup—great! We need more nurse entrepreneurs, but there are some things you’ll want to do to make sure…
Is there a nurse in the House? Or the Senate?
Nurses can help heal the political divide. Imagine you’re on a break with work colleagues and the conversation turns to a policy topic you…
COVID-19 and PTSD in frontline nurses
PTSD occurs as the result of witnessed or experienced trauma or traumatic event, such as war, natural disaster, serious accident, abuse, violence, or shock.…
Pediatric patients with chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Anabelle*, a 6-year-old girl, has a history of medulloblastoma with leptomeningeal disease. After a total resection of the primary tumor, she experienced hydrocephalus, which…
Moisture-associated skin damage: The basics
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), inflammation and erosion of the skin, results from prolonged exposure to different sources of moisture such as feces or urine,…
Asking difficult questions
Nurses play a prominent role in building equitable healthcare systems that address diversity and inclusion. Collecting information about race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender…
When up is down: Delirium superimposed on dementia
How do we differentiate delirium and dementia and assess for DSD and prevent DSD and manage individuals with the condition? Distinguishing between…
Giving thanks
The best gifts frequently are the smallest. Lillee Gelinas Nurses and the nursing profession enjoy many expressions of gratitude nationally and internationally.…
Managing pain in palliative care
Effective management requires patient advocacy. Pain in all stages of care—from acute to chronic—can result in debilitating and distressing effects that leave…
Rebuilding teamwork after a turbulent time
Focus on safety and trust. Takeaways: Research indicates that many nurses who joined teams during the pandemic feel less connected to other…
She Went to Work
“As a Psych Mental Health RN and leader, the loss of life to workplace violence has taken my breath away yet again,”…
The 10 things you should do when starting a startup
So, you want to start a startup—great! We need more nurse entrepreneurs, but there are some things you’ll want to do to…
Is there a nurse in the House? Or the Senate?
Nurses can help heal the political divide. Imagine you’re on a break with work colleagues and the conversation turns to a policy…
COVID-19 and PTSD in frontline nurses
PTSD occurs as the result of witnessed or experienced trauma or traumatic event, such as war, natural disaster, serious accident, abuse, violence,…
Pediatric patients with chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Anabelle*, a 6-year-old girl, has a history of medulloblastoma with leptomeningeal disease. After a total resection of the primary tumor, she experienced…
Moisture-associated skin damage: The basics
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), inflammation and erosion of the skin, results from prolonged exposure to different sources of moisture such as feces…
Asking difficult questions
Nurses play a prominent role in building equitable healthcare systems that address diversity and inclusion. Collecting information about race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,…