A team approach to STEMI treatment protocols
MOST current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) practice guidelines focus on recommendations for patients who present to the emergency department (ED), leaving in-hospital STEMIs overlooked.…
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Managing carotid stenosis to prevent stroke
According to the AHA, stroke, which can be classified as ischemic (blood flow to the brain is blocked) or hemorrhagic (bleeding occurswithin or around…
Ethical Issues in Healthcare
High ethical standards are essential in healthcare. Four fundamental principles lay the foundation for healthcare ethics. Autonomy honors patients’ right to make their own decisions.…
One vital skill for a nurse: Work-life balance
Nursing is a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding profession. According to a 2012 research reviewOpens in a new window or tab, nursing is one of…
New research in the prevention of venous thromboembolism
A recent study examines the use of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who are at high-risk for the…
2019 nursing trends and salary survey results
You might be surprised by what your colleagues are saying about salary, workplace violence, and job satisfaction. (more…)
A need to feed the pipeline
Looking at challenges and solutions to increasing nursing faculty. How does the United States educate more nurses if there aren’t enough nurse educators? It…
Building a legacy of leadership
HPNA is creating specialized resources to develop future leaders. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a…
Grief management after a nurse’s death
When a nurse dies the team grieves. Developing a bereavement team and protocol will support the organization through the grieving process after a colleague…
The BON discipline cascade
WHEN nurses are investigated by their state board of nursing (BON), they’re sometimes told that they don’t need an attorney, that hiring one will…
Cystocerebral syndrome
JOHN MCDONALD* is a 72-year-old man with a history of stage III small cell lung cancer, smoking, hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and constipation.…
Improving patient outcomes and organizational financial health
The safe patient handling and mobility connection. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log…
A team approach to STEMI treatment protocols
MOST current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) practice guidelines focus on recommendations for patients who present to the emergency department (ED), leaving in-hospital…
Managing carotid stenosis to prevent stroke
According to the AHA, stroke, which can be classified as ischemic (blood flow to the brain is blocked) or hemorrhagic (bleeding occurswithin…
Ethical Issues in Healthcare
High ethical standards are essential in healthcare. Four fundamental principles lay the foundation for healthcare ethics. Autonomy honors patients’ right to make their…
One vital skill for a nurse: Work-life balance
Nursing is a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding profession. According to a 2012 research reviewOpens in a new window or tab, nursing is…
New research in the prevention of venous thromboembolism
A recent study examines the use of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who are at high-risk…
2019 nursing trends and salary survey results
You might be surprised by what your colleagues are saying about salary, workplace violence, and job satisfaction. (more…)
A need to feed the pipeline
Looking at challenges and solutions to increasing nursing faculty. How does the United States educate more nurses if there aren’t enough nurse…
Building a legacy of leadership
HPNA is creating specialized resources to develop future leaders. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only.…
Grief management after a nurse’s death
When a nurse dies the team grieves. Developing a bereavement team and protocol will support the organization through the grieving process after…
The BON discipline cascade
WHEN nurses are investigated by their state board of nursing (BON), they’re sometimes told that they don’t need an attorney, that hiring…
Cystocerebral syndrome
JOHN MCDONALD* is a 72-year-old man with a history of stage III small cell lung cancer, smoking, hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),…
Improving patient outcomes and organizational financial health
The safe patient handling and mobility connection. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a…