Nurses need to heal: Addressing COVID-19 related burnout
From inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to caring for sicker patients, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the United States healthcare system in an unprecedented…
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Leadership challenge: Learning to let go
Learning to let go of our expectations and the demands we place on ourselves can be challenging, but it’s frequently essential to moving forward.…
Why exercise is so important during menopause
According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s National Nursing Workforce Study, about 91% of RNs are women, and their average age…
Nurse preceptors and new graduate success
By offering support and feedback (including positive reinforcement), preceptors can help reduce new nurses’ anxiety and increase their self-confidence so they can become progressively…
ANA names 2020 National Awards Recipients
13 honorees recognized for their exceptional leadership in healthcare. (more…)
Healthy conflict management starts at the top
Nurse leaders must model standards of behavior. (more…)
Is political advocacy ethical for nurses?
I recently saw a political ad featuring a nurse using her name and licensed credentials to support a particular candidate and his views on…
Sharing messages of thanks to nurses
In only 2 months, the American Nurses Foundation Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses has done much to support our colleagues by providing: • more…
COVID-19 resilience and recovery
Resilience takes collaboration and alignment. Undoubtedly, we’re navigating in unprecedented times. At a rapid pace, we’ve borne witness to a virus that’s overtaken every…
Mindfulness for medication safety
Break the cycle of rushing and multitasking. Takeaways: Patients experience an average of one medication error per day. Many medication errors are related to…
Lead toxicity in children
Assessment and prompt intervention can prevent harm. Takeaways: Lead toxicity can cause behavioral, cognitive, or motor problems in children. Nurses’ role is to educate,…
Nurses need to heal: Addressing COVID-19 related burnout
From inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to caring for sicker patients, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the United States healthcare system in…
Leadership challenge: Learning to let go
Learning to let go of our expectations and the demands we place on ourselves can be challenging, but it’s frequently essential to…
Why exercise is so important during menopause
According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s National Nursing Workforce Study, about 91% of RNs are women, and their…
Nurse preceptors and new graduate success
By offering support and feedback (including positive reinforcement), preceptors can help reduce new nurses’ anxiety and increase their self-confidence so they can…
ANA names 2020 National Awards Recipients
13 honorees recognized for their exceptional leadership in healthcare. (more…)
Healthy conflict management starts at the top
Nurse leaders must model standards of behavior. (more…)
Is political advocacy ethical for nurses?
I recently saw a political ad featuring a nurse using her name and licensed credentials to support a particular candidate and his…
Sharing messages of thanks to nurses
In only 2 months, the American Nurses Foundation Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses has done much to support our colleagues by providing:…
COVID-19 resilience and recovery
Resilience takes collaboration and alignment. Undoubtedly, we’re navigating in unprecedented times. At a rapid pace, we’ve borne witness to a virus that’s…
Mindfulness for medication safety
Break the cycle of rushing and multitasking. Takeaways: Patients experience an average of one medication error per day. Many medication errors are…
Lead toxicity in children
Assessment and prompt intervention can prevent harm. Takeaways: Lead toxicity can cause behavioral, cognitive, or motor problems in children. Nurses’ role is…