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Perspectives

How can nurses partner with environmental engineers to scale-up caring in the Anthropocene? Through Nursing Is STEM, as V-shaped professionals, or more?

One way nurses can scale-up care is through convergence to form V-shaped professionals. Convergence is defined as transdisciplinary collaboration to solve vexing challenges. In…

Honoring our veterans

Honoring our veterans is an essential part of our society as they have shown dedication and bravery while serving our country. It’s our responsibility…

nurse talking to patient about obesity management

Focus on obesity treatment for lasting lifestyle change

Change is difficult. Many individuals made New Year’s resolutions surrounding diet and physical activity, but 4 months into 2024, some have begun to falter.…

My old stethoscope

My stethoscope lay curled in the bottom of my bathroom drawer with other nursing tools—penlights, watches with second hands, and old badges and lanyards.…

The transformational role of charge nurses in the post-pandemic era

The strain on charge nurses is evident in several nursing sensitive indicators and hospital metrics, calling for a transformative approach to redefine this role.…

Will Machines Replace Us?

The short answer: Do not be afraid! The longer answer: We’re in the midst of a national nursing shortage crisis, and now is the…

What-Why-How? Improving Clinical Judgement

How can the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model help students and newly licensed nurses enter their career with confidence and competence? The answer is curiosity.

One nurse’s perspective: How to resolve the high cost of healthcare in the United States

American citizens pay for their health insurance through premiums and co-pays, but they remain at risk for substantial out-of-pocket medical bills after receiving treatment…

Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

It’s clear that the state of the nursing shortage is at a crisis level. As an experienced bedside nurse, a recent nursing psychiatric/mental health…

Did you have a lot of patients? Did you have a lot of patience?

Beginning your career as a nurse can present challenges. You may feel anxious and fearful. Can you adapt and progress with the tasks at…

Nursing student grieving after the death of a patient

Dealing with Death as a Nursing Student

Death is common in the hospital but nursing students are rarely prepared to deal with it. Although death is a natural part of life,…

New grad nursing—From surviving to thriving in the ICU

Nursing isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. Many chose their calling in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. I started nursing school in…

How can nurses partner with environmental engineers to scale-up caring in the Anthropocene? Through Nursing Is STEM, as V-shaped professionals, or more?

One way nurses can scale-up care is through convergence to form V-shaped professionals. Convergence is defined as transdisciplinary collaboration to solve vexing…

Honoring our veterans

Honoring our veterans is an essential part of our society as they have shown dedication and bravery while serving our country. It’s…

Focus on obesity treatment for lasting lifestyle change

Change is difficult. Many individuals made New Year’s resolutions surrounding diet and physical activity, but 4 months into 2024, some have begun…

My old stethoscope

My stethoscope lay curled in the bottom of my bathroom drawer with other nursing tools—penlights, watches with second hands, and old badges…

The transformational role of charge nurses in the post-pandemic era

The strain on charge nurses is evident in several nursing sensitive indicators and hospital metrics, calling for a transformative approach to redefine…

Will Machines Replace Us?

The short answer: Do not be afraid! The longer answer: We’re in the midst of a national nursing shortage crisis, and now…

What-Why-How? Improving Clinical Judgement

How can the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model help students and newly licensed nurses enter their career with confidence and competence? The answer…

One nurse’s perspective: How to resolve the high cost of healthcare in the United States

American citizens pay for their health insurance through premiums and co-pays, but they remain at risk for substantial out-of-pocket medical bills after…