Strategies to combat implicit bias in nursing
Implicit biases (unconscious biases) are pervasive; we all have them, but they can be unlearned. Similar to medication, nurses words have the ability to…
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Patient-centered innovation
Improving safety, access, and outcomes The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation revealed the 2023 ANA Innovation Awards winners, sponsored by…
Discharge planning assessment tool
Hospital discharge delay, defined as more than 2 hours from the time of a written order, can negatively impact patients and hospitals. In addition…
Educational escape rooms
An innovative experience for teaching IPC In our dynamic and fast-paced healthcare practice settings, nurses and patients routinely face potential risks for and exposure…
When a nurse is the patient
Use your voice for those who can’t speak up. I’ve been a nurse for 46 years, serving in positions from critical care staff nurse…
Benzodiazepines
Providers prescribe benzodiazepines (BZDs)—also known as anxiolytics, hypnotics, muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, and amnestic medications—to manage several symptoms and conditions, including anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal,…
EHR burden reduction
Many of us chose nursing as a career because of a strong pull to take care of others, provide comfort, and leave each interaction…
Early patient mobility
Nurses have carried the world through a pandemic and continue to experience the stressors of a staffing crisis and an overburdened healthcare system. Ongoing…
I.V. push medications: An evidenced-based practice guide
I.V. push medications can be particularly dangerous given their immediate bioavailability and the narrow therapeutic dose range, which can make reversing any adverse effects…
Minimize medication errors in urgent care clinics
Establish a culture of patient safety. Takeaways: The number of patients seen in urgent care clinics can present unique medication administration challenges. Reducing errors…
Do I still belong?
You matter to the profession. As nurses continue their journey to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, many are asking, “Do I belong here?” Belonging,…
Innovation on the move
Update on 2022 award winner progress The American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Awards, sponsored by Stryker, recognize nurse-led innovation that improves patient safety outcomes.…
Strategies to combat implicit bias in nursing
Implicit biases (unconscious biases) are pervasive; we all have them, but they can be unlearned. Similar to medication, nurses words have the…
Patient-centered innovation
Improving safety, access, and outcomes The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation revealed the 2023 ANA Innovation Awards winners,…
Discharge planning assessment tool
Hospital discharge delay, defined as more than 2 hours from the time of a written order, can negatively impact patients and hospitals.…
Educational escape rooms
An innovative experience for teaching IPC In our dynamic and fast-paced healthcare practice settings, nurses and patients routinely face potential risks for…
When a nurse is the patient
Use your voice for those who can’t speak up. I’ve been a nurse for 46 years, serving in positions from critical care…
Benzodiazepines
Providers prescribe benzodiazepines (BZDs)—also known as anxiolytics, hypnotics, muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, and amnestic medications—to manage several symptoms and conditions, including anxiety, insomnia,…
EHR burden reduction
Many of us chose nursing as a career because of a strong pull to take care of others, provide comfort, and leave…
Early patient mobility
Nurses have carried the world through a pandemic and continue to experience the stressors of a staffing crisis and an overburdened healthcare…
I.V. push medications: An evidenced-based practice guide
I.V. push medications can be particularly dangerous given their immediate bioavailability and the narrow therapeutic dose range, which can make reversing any…
Minimize medication errors in urgent care clinics
Establish a culture of patient safety. Takeaways: The number of patients seen in urgent care clinics can present unique medication administration challenges.…
Do I still belong?
You matter to the profession. As nurses continue their journey to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, many are asking, “Do I belong…
Innovation on the move
Update on 2022 award winner progress The American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Awards, sponsored by Stryker, recognize nurse-led innovation that improves patient…
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