Advanced practice nurses: Show your spiritDeclare the importance of your independence. WE CELEBRATE American Independence Day on July 4 every year. Fireworks, parades, carnivals, concerts, and baseball games are…
Problem of psychiatric patient ED boardingLeaders can advocate for changes to reduce ED boarding and crowding. IN SEPTEMBER 2012, in Update 2 to the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals, The…
High-level disinfection and sterilizationNurses should have reprocessing knowledge, training, and competency. Takeaways In 2018, more than 50% of hospitals surveyed by The Joint Commission were found to…
Evidence-based epilepsy careEPILEPSY is one of the most common disorders of the central nervous system, affecting 65 million people worldwide—3.4 million in the United States. It…
Nurse health coaches: Who, what, and whyGuide patients to help them reach their health goals. Takeaways: Nurse health coaches help patients recognize their healthcare barriers and overcome them with education…
Oral anticoagulants: Pharmacologic management updateStay-up-to-date to avoid complications and achieve the best treatment for patients. Takeaways: This article discusses the use of oral anticoagulants. Indications, side effects and…
Nursing considerations for procedural sedation and analgesia: Part 1This first in a two-part series reviews patient assessment, red flags, and pharmacologic agents. Takeaways: Registered nurses providing moderate procedural sedation and analgesia must…
Summer HEAT nursing camp: First-year experiences in program developmentThe authors describe a fun way to help students explore career options. Takeaways: · Nursing faculty facilitate an interactive career exploration camp for high…
Social media: New communication platform, but old rules still applyStop and think before you post. Takeaways: · Social media is a powerful double-edged sword capable of providing access to education and also leading…
Evidence-based practices for osteoarthritis managementOsteoarthritis is a chronic disorder of the joints that is painful, prevalent, costly, and a leading cause of disability.· Management of osteoarthritis is multifaceted…
Advanced practice nurses: Show your spiritDeclare the importance of your independence. WE CELEBRATE American Independence Day on July 4 every year. Fireworks, parades, carnivals, concerts, and baseball…
Problem of psychiatric patient ED boardingLeaders can advocate for changes to reduce ED boarding and crowding. IN SEPTEMBER 2012, in Update 2 to the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for…
High-level disinfection and sterilizationNurses should have reprocessing knowledge, training, and competency. Takeaways In 2018, more than 50% of hospitals surveyed by The Joint Commission were…
Evidence-based epilepsy careEPILEPSY is one of the most common disorders of the central nervous system, affecting 65 million people worldwide—3.4 million in the United…
Nurse health coaches: Who, what, and whyGuide patients to help them reach their health goals. Takeaways: Nurse health coaches help patients recognize their healthcare barriers and overcome them…
Oral anticoagulants: Pharmacologic management updateStay-up-to-date to avoid complications and achieve the best treatment for patients. Takeaways: This article discusses the use of oral anticoagulants. Indications, side…
Nursing considerations for procedural sedation and analgesia: Part 1This first in a two-part series reviews patient assessment, red flags, and pharmacologic agents. Takeaways: Registered nurses providing moderate procedural sedation and…
Summer HEAT nursing camp: First-year experiences in program developmentThe authors describe a fun way to help students explore career options. Takeaways: · Nursing faculty facilitate an interactive career exploration camp…
Social media: New communication platform, but old rules still applyStop and think before you post. Takeaways: · Social media is a powerful double-edged sword capable of providing access to education and…
Evidence-based practices for osteoarthritis managementOsteoarthritis is a chronic disorder of the joints that is painful, prevalent, costly, and a leading cause of disability.· Management of osteoarthritis…
Evidence-based epilepsy careBy: Gigi Smith, PhD, RN, PNP, FAES; Madona Plueger, ACNS-BC, APRN, CNRN, FAES; and Janelle L. Wagner, PhD
Nurse health coaches: Who, what, and whyBy: B. Suzy Diggle-Fox, PhD, ANP, GNP, B-C, and Lisa Sparacino, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE
Nursing considerations for procedural sedation and analgesia: Part 1By: Michael Kost, DNP, CRNA, CHSE
Summer HEAT nursing camp: First-year experiences in program developmentBy: Margot Fox, MSN, RN, CNE; Kendall Henderson, MSN, RN; Amy Curtis, PhD, RN, CHSE; Meghan Jones, MSN, RN, ACNPC-AG; and Kelly Strickland, MSN, RN
Evidence-based practices for osteoarthritis managementBy: Elizabeth A. Schlenk, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Xiaojun Shi, BSN, RN
