Nursing excellence: Successful steps to reduce pressure injuries related to noninvasive ventilation
Empowered professionals enhance patient safety. (more…)
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Implementing a floating hospice
Providing the right care at the right time can enhance patients’ and families’ end-of-life experience. (more…)
Motivational interviewing: A communication best practice
This collaborative approach can influence behavior change and improve healthcare literacy. Takeaways: Motivational interviewing (MI) is collaborative conversation style that promotes positive health behavior…
Short peripheral and midline catheter complications
The nurse’s role at point of care Takeaways: Short peripheral and midline catheters can be essential to accomplishing patient therapeutic regimens. Nurses must be…
Radiology nursing: A growing specialty
Find out if you have what it takes to pursue this fast-paced career path. Takeaways: Radiology nursing is a little-known specialty that’s not always…
Bacterial meningitis
Rapid recognition prevents patient harm. Takeaways: Early recognition of bacterial meningitis decreases morbidity and mortality. Photophobia, nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), severe headache, fever, and…
How reliable is your bedside shift report?
Traditional bedside shift reporting may not focus on specific patient safety prevention methods. An enhanced assessment can include targeted evidence-based actions designed to standardize…
Depression and chronic medical illness in adults
MAJOR depressive disorder (MDD) affects more than 16 million adults in the United States each year and is a leading cause of disability for…
Sepsis beyond the hospital
Nurses are on the frontline of preventing sepsis in the community. Early recognition of sepsis symptoms is essential to initiate timely interventions, avoid rehospitalization,…
Feeling overwhelmed?
Try replacing busyness with critical habits. I DON’T THINK the title of the song “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer” is accurate. Your days, like…
Building personal resilience
Develop skills to overcome daily challenges and prepare for the future. Takeaways Burnout has been identified as a public health crisis, negatively affecting individuals,…
Intimate partner violence in pregnancy
Screening, assessment, and intervention. Takeaways According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 32.4% of women in the United States have experienced physical violence…
Nursing excellence: Successful steps to reduce pressure injuries related to noninvasive ventilation
Empowered professionals enhance patient safety. (more…)
Implementing a floating hospice
Providing the right care at the right time can enhance patients’ and families’ end-of-life experience. (more…)
Motivational interviewing: A communication best practice
This collaborative approach can influence behavior change and improve healthcare literacy. Takeaways: Motivational interviewing (MI) is collaborative conversation style that promotes positive…
Short peripheral and midline catheter complications
The nurse’s role at point of care Takeaways: Short peripheral and midline catheters can be essential to accomplishing patient therapeutic regimens. Nurses…
Radiology nursing: A growing specialty
Find out if you have what it takes to pursue this fast-paced career path. Takeaways: Radiology nursing is a little-known specialty that’s…
Bacterial meningitis
Rapid recognition prevents patient harm. Takeaways: Early recognition of bacterial meningitis decreases morbidity and mortality. Photophobia, nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), severe headache,…
How reliable is your bedside shift report?
Traditional bedside shift reporting may not focus on specific patient safety prevention methods. An enhanced assessment can include targeted evidence-based actions designed…
Depression and chronic medical illness in adults
MAJOR depressive disorder (MDD) affects more than 16 million adults in the United States each year and is a leading cause of…
Sepsis beyond the hospital
Nurses are on the frontline of preventing sepsis in the community. Early recognition of sepsis symptoms is essential to initiate timely interventions,…
Feeling overwhelmed?
Try replacing busyness with critical habits. I DON’T THINK the title of the song “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer” is accurate. Your…
Building personal resilience
Develop skills to overcome daily challenges and prepare for the future. Takeaways Burnout has been identified as a public health crisis, negatively…
Intimate partner violence in pregnancy
Screening, assessment, and intervention. Takeaways According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 32.4% of women in the United States have experienced…