American Nurse welcomes top nursing influencer, Keith Carlson
The power of the nurse citizen As most of us are well aware, nurses have been named year after year in the annual Gallup…
My Nurse Influencers
Enable and ennoble: Teaching and learning in nursing
This year marks my 23rd year teaching nursing. One habit I have (there is no support group for this) is thinking and ruminating. A few…
Downtime: The time to nurse
Not long ago, I walked down a hospital corridor of a medical-surgical unit and found all the work stations on wheels (WOWs) flush to…
Hepatorenal syndrome and large-volume paracentesis
Averting a Crisis. Takeaways Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), impaired renal function resulting from advanced liver disease, is characterized by renal vasoconstriction, systemic vasodilatation in the…
Gratitude to those who trust us
There is a ritual in medical schools to hold a memorial service to honor those who have donated their bodies or body parts to…
Asthma exacerbation
An accurate history reduces risk. By Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN, and Nick Deuz, BSN, RN Yi Rong Huang, a 55-year-old man who speaks only…
Secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease
Through early recognition and prompt treatment, you can help relieve patient pain and discomfort. Key Takeaways – Patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly those who…
Clinical humility: A humbled patient care
There’s a story that goes something like this: An elderly man falls down a flight of stairs at home. In the emergency department, he’s…
The will to live – and living well
Groucho Marx said, “Marriage is the chief cause of divorce.” When we mentioned this to a friend of ours, he retorted, “Yes—and life is the chief cause…
Preceptor education: Focusing on quality and safety education for nurses
The transition from novice to expert nurse has been an important topic in nursing circles for more than 30 years, since Patricia Benner adapted…
Room with a view: Clutter included?
Your “new” room is now ready—hospital room, that is. Architects are finally designing and redesigning hospital rooms that could match the suites at your…
Resting not regretting
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” — William Shakespeare As informal mentors,…
American Nurse welcomes top nursing influencer, Keith Carlson
The power of the nurse citizen As most of us are well aware, nurses have been named year after year in the…
Enable and ennoble: Teaching and learning in nursing
This year marks my 23rd year teaching nursing. One habit I have (there is no support group for this) is thinking and ruminating.…
Downtime: The time to nurse
Not long ago, I walked down a hospital corridor of a medical-surgical unit and found all the work stations on wheels (WOWs)…
Hepatorenal syndrome and large-volume paracentesis
Averting a Crisis. Takeaways Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), impaired renal function resulting from advanced liver disease, is characterized by renal vasoconstriction, systemic vasodilatation…
Gratitude to those who trust us
There is a ritual in medical schools to hold a memorial service to honor those who have donated their bodies or body…
Asthma exacerbation
An accurate history reduces risk. By Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN, and Nick Deuz, BSN, RN Yi Rong Huang, a 55-year-old man who…
Secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease
Through early recognition and prompt treatment, you can help relieve patient pain and discomfort. Key Takeaways – Patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly…
Clinical humility: A humbled patient care
There’s a story that goes something like this: An elderly man falls down a flight of stairs at home. In the emergency…
The will to live – and living well
Groucho Marx said, “Marriage is the chief cause of divorce.” When we mentioned this to a friend of ours, he retorted, “Yes—and life is the…
Preceptor education: Focusing on quality and safety education for nurses
The transition from novice to expert nurse has been an important topic in nursing circles for more than 30 years, since Patricia…
Room with a view: Clutter included?
Your “new” room is now ready—hospital room, that is. Architects are finally designing and redesigning hospital rooms that could match the suites…
Resting not regretting
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” — William Shakespeare As…