One country, one people, one government
Let’s expect more from our country, our politicians—and each other. By the time this article is published, the holidays will be over, and it…
Practice Matters
Enhancing nursing curriculum with an injection of technology
Use online tools to engage and motivate students. Evidence-based research has changed teaching from a traditional teacher-centered approach to a student-centered (constructivist) approach. According…
The SCOOP: Involving family in care during COVID-19 pandemic
A simple but structured process ensures effective communication. Involving patients’ families in the perioperative process is crucial for family-centered care, but the COVID-19 pandemic…
The Joint Commission: COVID-19 response and accreditation
Resources and advocacy to support healthcare organizations. Takeaways: The Joint Commission has taken actions to support health care organizations with accreditation surveys and certification…
Reflection and action
Continuing to work together is key in 2021. In just a few weeks, a new year will be upon us. Our desire to focus…
5 reasons why pandemics will be more frequent
We must prepare now for future outbreaks. In 1918, nurses played a pivotal role in the Spanish flu pandemic that killed about 675,000 Americans…
Nurse fatigue: The silent epidemic
Are you getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period? According to ANA Enterprise’s new Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation®…
Developing and expanding APRN and PA teams
Takeaways: Advanced practice RN (APRN) and physician assistant (PA) roles are increasing in both primary and acute care settings. The integration of APRNs and…
Pathological individualism
This article has been retracted. For more information, see https://www.myamericannurse.com/publication-ethics
We must #EndNurseAbuse
RNs are vulnerable during COVID-19. The stress of a pandemic can put nurses at higher risk of becoming targets of workplace violence. Now more…
Interprofessional collaboration made easy
Interprofessional collaborative teams that include nurses, physicians, social workers, pharmacists, and physical and occupational therapists can help healthcare organizations improve patient and family experiences,…
Flu vaccination and COVID-19
Educate your patients about the importance of protection. Currently, development of a COVID-19 vaccine is a work in progress with no fixed date for…
One country, one people, one government
Let’s expect more from our country, our politicians—and each other. By the time this article is published, the holidays will be over,…
Enhancing nursing curriculum with an injection of technology
Use online tools to engage and motivate students. Evidence-based research has changed teaching from a traditional teacher-centered approach to a student-centered (constructivist)…
The SCOOP: Involving family in care during COVID-19 pandemic
A simple but structured process ensures effective communication. Involving patients’ families in the perioperative process is crucial for family-centered care, but the…
The Joint Commission: COVID-19 response and accreditation
Resources and advocacy to support healthcare organizations. Takeaways: The Joint Commission has taken actions to support health care organizations with accreditation surveys…
Reflection and action
Continuing to work together is key in 2021. In just a few weeks, a new year will be upon us. Our desire…
5 reasons why pandemics will be more frequent
We must prepare now for future outbreaks. In 1918, nurses played a pivotal role in the Spanish flu pandemic that killed about…
Nurse fatigue: The silent epidemic
Are you getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period? According to ANA Enterprise’s new Healthy Nurse…
Developing and expanding APRN and PA teams
Takeaways: Advanced practice RN (APRN) and physician assistant (PA) roles are increasing in both primary and acute care settings. The integration of…
Pathological individualism
This article has been retracted. For more information, see https://www.myamericannurse.com/publication-ethics
We must #EndNurseAbuse
RNs are vulnerable during COVID-19. The stress of a pandemic can put nurses at higher risk of becoming targets of workplace violence.…
Interprofessional collaboration made easy
Interprofessional collaborative teams that include nurses, physicians, social workers, pharmacists, and physical and occupational therapists can help healthcare organizations improve patient and…
Flu vaccination and COVID-19
Educate your patients about the importance of protection. Currently, development of a COVID-19 vaccine is a work in progress with no fixed…