Assessing the ethical climate: An environmental scan
Nurses offer insights on day-to-day ethical challenges. By Liz Stokes, JD, MA, RN At the June 2017 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly in…
Practice Matters
Secrets, lies, and cover-ups
The impact of the new healthcare bill can’t be hidden forever. By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN As Newton observed, for every action in…
Rapid response team in a psychiatric hospital
A twist on the RRT positions nurses as leaders in responding to non-life-threatening situations. Takeaways Medical emergencies occur in many medical settings, including psychiatric…
Global issues are our issues
Nurses around the world focus on healthcare quality and access. While a lack of access to health care, widespread poverty and hunger, low literacy,…
What works: How can we make you more comfortable?
One hospital’s journey to improve the patient experience. Takeaways In an effort to improve the state of pain management, nurses in the acute care…
Is there a right to medical care?
Bridging gaps through familiarity, kindness, and acceptance To even begin to answer the question—“Is there a right to medical care?”—one must first define a…
In pursuit of a good night’s rest
Good sleep quality is essential for overall health and well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), via the Sleep Foundation, recommends that adults…
A conversation with Rep. Lois Capps
Over the past several months, I’ve written extensively about the importance of nurses increasing their political advocacy to protect health care amid ongoing threats. To…
We vs. they
Here, in the United States, a lot has been happening lately; the kinds of things that represent some of the worst problems that beset our…
Communication for coordination
Key takeways – Communication across the continuum of care is more than “just read my notes.” – Consistent communication is key to safe, effective…
Empowering nurses with infection control resources
As the frontline defense in many healthcare facilities, nurses and their knowledge of infection control principles and confidence in infection control protocols are essential to…
Nursing—Built on a cornerstone of leadership
Editor’s note: In this month’s issue, ANA President Pamela Cipriano and National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) President Adam Tebben exchange editorial space. Cipriano’s editorial…
Assessing the ethical climate: An environmental scan
Nurses offer insights on day-to-day ethical challenges. By Liz Stokes, JD, MA, RN At the June 2017 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership…
Secrets, lies, and cover-ups
The impact of the new healthcare bill can’t be hidden forever. By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN As Newton observed, for every…
Rapid response team in a psychiatric hospital
A twist on the RRT positions nurses as leaders in responding to non-life-threatening situations. Takeaways Medical emergencies occur in many medical settings,…
Global issues are our issues
Nurses around the world focus on healthcare quality and access. While a lack of access to health care, widespread poverty and hunger,…
What works: How can we make you more comfortable?
One hospital’s journey to improve the patient experience. Takeaways In an effort to improve the state of pain management, nurses in the…
Is there a right to medical care?
Bridging gaps through familiarity, kindness, and acceptance To even begin to answer the question—“Is there a right to medical care?”—one must first…
In pursuit of a good night’s rest
Good sleep quality is essential for overall health and well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), via the Sleep Foundation, recommends…
A conversation with Rep. Lois Capps
Over the past several months, I’ve written extensively about the importance of nurses increasing their political advocacy to protect health care amid ongoing…
We vs. they
Here, in the United States, a lot has been happening lately; the kinds of things that represent some of the worst problems that…
Communication for coordination
Key takeways – Communication across the continuum of care is more than “just read my notes.” – Consistent communication is key to…
Empowering nurses with infection control resources
As the frontline defense in many healthcare facilities, nurses and their knowledge of infection control principles and confidence in infection control protocols are…
Nursing—Built on a cornerstone of leadership
Editor’s note: In this month’s issue, ANA President Pamela Cipriano and National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) President Adam Tebben exchange editorial space.…
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