Nitrous oxide: Myths and misconceptions
Nitrous oxide (N2O) has been used as an analgesic during childbirth since the late 1800s, almost exclusively outside of the United States, until it…
Journal Feature
Intellectual and developmental disabilities: Nurse advocacy
Healthy People 2030 calls for the improved health and well-being of those with disabilities. The World Health Organization notes that 25% of the U.S.…
Who handles the handling?
Healthcare organizations that have implemented effective safe patient handling and mobility programs report a reduction in healthcare worker injury rates related to manual patient…
Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks
Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation also slows…
Avoid restraints: De-escalation and acute agitation
In addition to the significant time and resources required to manage a patient experiencing agitation, these stressful situations can contribute to burnout among healthcare…
Cannabis and healthcare: Complicated policies and laws
A physician authorizes medical cannabis for an 18-year-old student who lives in a college dorm in a state where cannabis is legal for recreational…
Building programs to reduce sharps injuries for insulin injection
Many people living with diabetes either self-inject insulin or other non-insulin injectables, or they rely on a healthcare or home provider. The use of…
2024 nursing trends and salary survey
The results of the 2024 nursing trends and salary survey are in. We asked clinical nurses and nurse managers to provide us with feedback…
Food insecurity in early childhood
In one study, a significant proportion of healthcare providers recognized the challenge of food insecurity for some patients, but few actively screen for it.…
Can this marriage be saved? Nurses and health systems in crisis
COVID-19 exacerbated long-standing gaps and inequities in the healthcare system, which have had a profound effect on the nursing workforce. Research by Martin and…
Implicit bias: More than a buzzword
Implicit bias, unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence our thoughts, actions, and decisions, frequently contradict our conscious beliefs. It’s a universal phenomenon that affects…
Firearm safety: Nurses’ knowledge and comfort
In 2022, the American Academy of Nursing released a position statement on firearm safety and violence prevention with policy recommendations that include preparing nurses…
Nitrous oxide: Myths and misconceptions
Nitrous oxide (N2O) has been used as an analgesic during childbirth since the late 1800s, almost exclusively outside of the United States,…
Intellectual and developmental disabilities: Nurse advocacy
Healthy People 2030 calls for the improved health and well-being of those with disabilities. The World Health Organization notes that 25% of…
Who handles the handling?
Healthcare organizations that have implemented effective safe patient handling and mobility programs report a reduction in healthcare worker injury rates related to…
Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks
Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation…
Avoid restraints: De-escalation and acute agitation
In addition to the significant time and resources required to manage a patient experiencing agitation, these stressful situations can contribute to burnout…
Cannabis and healthcare: Complicated policies and laws
A physician authorizes medical cannabis for an 18-year-old student who lives in a college dorm in a state where cannabis is legal…
Building programs to reduce sharps injuries for insulin injection
Many people living with diabetes either self-inject insulin or other non-insulin injectables, or they rely on a healthcare or home provider. The…
2024 nursing trends and salary survey
The results of the 2024 nursing trends and salary survey are in. We asked clinical nurses and nurse managers to provide us…
Food insecurity in early childhood
In one study, a significant proportion of healthcare providers recognized the challenge of food insecurity for some patients, but few actively screen…
Can this marriage be saved? Nurses and health systems in crisis
COVID-19 exacerbated long-standing gaps and inequities in the healthcare system, which have had a profound effect on the nursing workforce. Research by…
Implicit bias: More than a buzzword
Implicit bias, unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence our thoughts, actions, and decisions, frequently contradict our conscious beliefs. It’s a universal phenomenon…
Firearm safety: Nurses’ knowledge and comfort
In 2022, the American Academy of Nursing released a position statement on firearm safety and violence prevention with policy recommendations that include…
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