Free radicals: What are they and why should nurses care about them?
Understanding free radicals at the cellular level can help focus our care practices.
Professional Development
Hospital nurses dissatisfied with jobs, certain benefits
Some nurses are dissatisfied with the quality of their employment benefits and express low levels of job satisfaction, according to a new study.
Applying the Magnet™ model to improve medication safety
A Baltimore hospital used the five Magnet components as a framework for transforming its bedside medication administration process. Involving directcare nurses in decision making…
NEJM study finds low RN staffing increases mortality
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, RN staffing that falls below targeted levels was associated with increased mortality. Read…
Quantum nursing III: Connecting on the same wavelength
Dr. Curtin explains why nurses should consciously “connect” with patients and describes the neural mechanisms that make this possible.
Move up to the role of nurse manager
NURSE MANAGERS at all levels work together to address emerging trends, adopt innovative ideas, and work toward the shared goals of quality, efficiency, and…
Motivational interviewing: A collaborative path to change
Michael had diabetes and a history of elevated blood glucose levels. A long-time drinker, he seemed to have no interest in giving up the…
Nurses’ job dissatisfaction contributes to costly labor disputes, turnover, and risk to patients
Nurses’ job dissatisfaction contributes to costly labor disputes, turnover, and risk to patients according to a report in February’s Health Affairs. Read more here.
From our readers…Sustaining evidence-based practice initiatives
Successful implementation and diffusion of any practice change requires careful strategic planning. Considerations are involving appropriate persons throughout the effort, planning for diffusion after…
From our readers…Creative staffing solutions for floating and low census
Many hospitals have fluctuations in patient volumes that require staffing adjustments. Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine, is no exception — we were struggling with…
How to disagree with the head nurse and keep your job
You can disagree with your boss, but learn to do so wisely. Read more…
From our readers…Mentoring the community: Sharing secrets with rival hospitals
If you are involved in a project or program that is truly awesome, why not share it with other nursing units or even neighboring…
Free radicals: What are they and why should nurses care about them?
Understanding free radicals at the cellular level can help focus our care practices.
Hospital nurses dissatisfied with jobs, certain benefits
Some nurses are dissatisfied with the quality of their employment benefits and express low levels of job satisfaction, according to a new…
Applying the Magnet™ model to improve medication safety
A Baltimore hospital used the five Magnet components as a framework for transforming its bedside medication administration process. Involving directcare nurses in…
NEJM study finds low RN staffing increases mortality
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, RN staffing that falls below targeted levels was associated with increased…
Quantum nursing III: Connecting on the same wavelength
Dr. Curtin explains why nurses should consciously “connect” with patients and describes the neural mechanisms that make this possible.
Move up to the role of nurse manager
NURSE MANAGERS at all levels work together to address emerging trends, adopt innovative ideas, and work toward the shared goals of quality,…
Motivational interviewing: A collaborative path to change
Michael had diabetes and a history of elevated blood glucose levels. A long-time drinker, he seemed to have no interest in giving…
Nurses’ job dissatisfaction contributes to costly labor disputes, turnover, and risk to patients
Nurses’ job dissatisfaction contributes to costly labor disputes, turnover, and risk to patients according to a report in February’s Health Affairs. Read…
From our readers…Sustaining evidence-based practice initiatives
Successful implementation and diffusion of any practice change requires careful strategic planning. Considerations are involving appropriate persons throughout the effort, planning for…
From our readers…Creative staffing solutions for floating and low census
Many hospitals have fluctuations in patient volumes that require staffing adjustments. Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine, is no exception — we were…
How to disagree with the head nurse and keep your job
You can disagree with your boss, but learn to do so wisely. Read more…
From our readers…Mentoring the community: Sharing secrets with rival hospitals
If you are involved in a project or program that is truly awesome, why not share it with other nursing units or…
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