Venous ulcer care
Prompt, proper care will help reduce complications and improve quality of life. Venous ulcers are the most common lower extremity wounds in the United…
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Video: A closer look at patient refusal
In the August issue of American Nurse Journal, Fidel Lim, DNP, CCRN, the author of our Can You Imagine? Nurse Influencer blog collaborated with…
Maryland nurse achieves all five emergency nursing certifications at age 28
Casey Green makes history – and it’s only the start for her! Do you know an extraordinary nurse we should feature on our American…
Night nurses and exercise
How regular activity can increase sleep quality and quantity. Takeaways: Working at night disrupts nurses’ circadian rhythms and impacts their physical and mental health.…
Job loss and preparing for the future
Seek support, take your time, and plan strategically. Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part series on nurse job loss. You…
Esophageal varices
Darrel has been drinking 1 pint of whiskey each day for 35 years. He worked in construction until he was terminated for absenteeism. His…
Special and unique: You
Using a unique nurse identifier recognizes your contributions to quality patient care. Intelligent systems surround us. They include automated robotic vacuums to clean floors,…
Myocarditis and COVID-19
In a COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination world, nurses should raise their clinical suspicion for myocarditis when healthy, young, or athletic patients present with fatigue,…
Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) are endocrine emergencies. Hospitalizations for diabetes and DKA are rising, possibly because of increased diabetes prevalence and…
Recognizing and treating dissociative disorders
Dissociative disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders that result from experiencing or witnessing trauma; affects up to 10% of the general population. As…
Nurses during COVID-19’s next wave
We need to accept responsibility for our choices. I’m proud to be a nurse. You’ve made me prouder of my profession than I’ve ever…
Support nurse health with a structured walking program
Identify barriers and create structure to aid participation. Takeaways: Supporting nurses to embrace a healthy lifestyle can have a positive outcome on their well-being.…
Venous ulcer care
Prompt, proper care will help reduce complications and improve quality of life. Venous ulcers are the most common lower extremity wounds in…
Video: A closer look at patient refusal
In the August issue of American Nurse Journal, Fidel Lim, DNP, CCRN, the author of our Can You Imagine? Nurse Influencer blog…
Maryland nurse achieves all five emergency nursing certifications at age 28
Casey Green makes history – and it’s only the start for her! Do you know an extraordinary nurse we should feature on…
Night nurses and exercise
How regular activity can increase sleep quality and quantity. Takeaways: Working at night disrupts nurses’ circadian rhythms and impacts their physical and…
Job loss and preparing for the future
Seek support, take your time, and plan strategically. Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part series on nurse job…
Esophageal varices
Darrel has been drinking 1 pint of whiskey each day for 35 years. He worked in construction until he was terminated for…
Special and unique: You
Using a unique nurse identifier recognizes your contributions to quality patient care. Intelligent systems surround us. They include automated robotic vacuums to…
Myocarditis and COVID-19
In a COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination world, nurses should raise their clinical suspicion for myocarditis when healthy, young, or athletic patients present…
Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) are endocrine emergencies. Hospitalizations for diabetes and DKA are rising, possibly because of increased diabetes…
Recognizing and treating dissociative disorders
Dissociative disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders that result from experiencing or witnessing trauma; affects up to 10% of the general…
Nurses during COVID-19’s next wave
We need to accept responsibility for our choices. I’m proud to be a nurse. You’ve made me prouder of my profession than…
Support nurse health with a structured walking program
Identify barriers and create structure to aid participation. Takeaways: Supporting nurses to embrace a healthy lifestyle can have a positive outcome on…