Patient acuity tool on a medical-surgical unitUse a tool for consistent, objective, and quantifiable patient assignments. Patient assignments can lead to dissatisfaction among nursing staff, especially when they’re not consistent,…
Medication storage and disposal safetyPreventing the dangers of accidental or intentional prescription drug misuse. By Sharon A. Morgan, MSN, RN, NP-C One of the take-home lessons of the…
Inspire, innovate, and influenceLet’s work together to tackle public health issues. With National Nurses Weekcoming soon, we’ll be publicly recognized for our many positive contributions to healthcare…
Why some people are healthy, and others are not: Part 2Once you’ve decided that early childhood development is one key to a healthy life, you’re forced into a world that’s part neurobiology and psychoneuroendocrinology,…
It’s time for data-driven, patient-centered workforce managementHow to transform data into effective staffing. Takeaways: Many sources of healthcare system data influence staffing outcomes. Nurses—especially nurse executives—can help other leaders in…
Transitions and transformationA thank-you to Marla Weston. The indelible mark left behind by a transformational leader is as unique as a fingerprint. Marla J. Weston, PhD,…
Splash safety—Protecting your eyes, Part ITake the time to protect your eyes from pathogens. Takeaways: Nurses sustain the largest percentage of blood and body fluid exposures (BBFE) in acute-care…
Team assist: Manage nurse burnout and improve care qualityNursing teamwork addresses admission, discharge, and transfer workloads. Takeaways: Multiple simultaneous admissions, discharges, and transfers can create complexity and heavy workloads in acute-care facilities.…
What your patient would like you to know about TBIStaff Sergeant Sarah Zimmerman, United States Army, suffered a moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) last summer during deployment in Afghanistan. A vehicle containing an…
Building programs to reduce sharps injuries from insulin injectionYour involvement in safety programs and device evaluation and selection protects everyone. Takeaways: Increases in incidence of diabetes can result in increasing incidence of…
Why some people are healthy, and others are notWhat we know…and how long we’ve known it By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN Why do some people stay healthy, while others get sick?…
Responding to disastersA conversation with Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams In the wake of natural and human-made disasters, nurses confront tragedies and heal communities. No one knows…
Patient acuity tool on a medical-surgical unitUse a tool for consistent, objective, and quantifiable patient assignments. Patient assignments can lead to dissatisfaction among nursing staff, especially when they’re…
Medication storage and disposal safetyPreventing the dangers of accidental or intentional prescription drug misuse. By Sharon A. Morgan, MSN, RN, NP-C One of the take-home lessons…
Inspire, innovate, and influenceLet’s work together to tackle public health issues. With National Nurses Weekcoming soon, we’ll be publicly recognized for our many positive contributions…
Why some people are healthy, and others are not: Part 2Once you’ve decided that early childhood development is one key to a healthy life, you’re forced into a world that’s part neurobiology…
It’s time for data-driven, patient-centered workforce managementHow to transform data into effective staffing. Takeaways: Many sources of healthcare system data influence staffing outcomes. Nurses—especially nurse executives—can help other…
Transitions and transformationA thank-you to Marla Weston. The indelible mark left behind by a transformational leader is as unique as a fingerprint. Marla J.…
Splash safety—Protecting your eyes, Part ITake the time to protect your eyes from pathogens. Takeaways: Nurses sustain the largest percentage of blood and body fluid exposures (BBFE)…
Team assist: Manage nurse burnout and improve care qualityNursing teamwork addresses admission, discharge, and transfer workloads. Takeaways: Multiple simultaneous admissions, discharges, and transfers can create complexity and heavy workloads in…
What your patient would like you to know about TBIStaff Sergeant Sarah Zimmerman, United States Army, suffered a moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) last summer during deployment in Afghanistan. A vehicle…
Building programs to reduce sharps injuries from insulin injectionYour involvement in safety programs and device evaluation and selection protects everyone. Takeaways: Increases in incidence of diabetes can result in increasing…
Why some people are healthy, and others are notWhat we know…and how long we’ve known it By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN Why do some people stay healthy, while others…
Responding to disastersA conversation with Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams In the wake of natural and human-made disasters, nurses confront tragedies and heal communities. No…
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Splash safety—Protecting your eyes, Part IBy: Amber Hogan Mitchell, DrPH, MPH, CPH and Linda Powell, MSN, RN, FNP
Team assist: Manage nurse burnout and improve care qualityBy: Minerva Gonzales, DNP, RN-BC, NE-BC; Carey Rumbaugh, MSN, RN-BC; and Carol Boswell, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
Building programs to reduce sharps injuries from insulin injectionBy: Amber Hogan Mitchell, DrPH, MPH, CPH, and Ginger B. Parker, MBA