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FDA clears duodenoscope with disposable distal cap
On Sept. 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Pentax ED34-i10T, the first duodenoscope with a disposable distal cap, which will improve…
For some Vietnam nurses, the war never ends
Even though it has been more than 40 years since the Vietnam War ended, for some combat nurses who served there it seems just…
FDA approves first biosimilar for treatment of cancer
On Sept. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb) as a biosimilar to Avastin (bevacizumab) for the treatment of multiple…
FDA approves new treatment for relapsed follicular lymphoma
On Sept. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Aliqopa (copanlisib) for the treatment of adults with relapsed follicular…
What I learned from Hurricane Harvey
My name is Nancy K. Van Etten and I’m a semi-retired RN, MN, CCM. I’ve been a member of ANA since 1978, and became…
How 2 nurse practitioners decided to help babies touched by opioid crisis
The opioid crisis doesn’t just affect those who’ve become addicted and their families; it also affects newborns and the nurses who care for them.…
FDA approved first gene therapy in U.S.
“We’re entering a new frontier in medical innovation with the ability to reprogram a patient’s own cells to attack a deadly cancer,” said FDA…
FDA approves new drug for UTI
“The FDA is committed to making new safe and effective antibacterial drugs available,” said Edward Cox, M.D., director of the Office of Antimicrobial Products…
Medical magnets in new device for creating anastomosis
A device that uses a pair of magnets may be a safe and simple alternative to standard methods for creating an anastomosis, according to…
Ready, set, go…to school!
With 79.6% of employers now requiring or having a strong preference for nurses with a baccalaureate degree and a growing demand for nurses, there’s…
Nurse leader Neville Strumpf brings vision, expertise to board presidency
As part of its ongoing initiative sponsored by the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation to recognize nurses in board leadership roles, the American Nurses…
Caregiver Resources
Nearly 44 million unpaid caregivers form the backbone of the US chronic and long-term care system. These hard working family members provide…
FDA clears duodenoscope with disposable distal cap
On Sept. 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Pentax ED34-i10T, the first duodenoscope with a disposable distal cap, which…
For some Vietnam nurses, the war never ends
Even though it has been more than 40 years since the Vietnam War ended, for some combat nurses who served there it…
FDA approves first biosimilar for treatment of cancer
On Sept. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb) as a biosimilar to Avastin (bevacizumab) for the treatment…
FDA approves new treatment for relapsed follicular lymphoma
On Sept. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Aliqopa (copanlisib) for the treatment of adults with…
What I learned from Hurricane Harvey
My name is Nancy K. Van Etten and I’m a semi-retired RN, MN, CCM. I’ve been a member of ANA since 1978,…
How 2 nurse practitioners decided to help babies touched by opioid crisis
The opioid crisis doesn’t just affect those who’ve become addicted and their families; it also affects newborns and the nurses who care…
FDA approved first gene therapy in U.S.
“We’re entering a new frontier in medical innovation with the ability to reprogram a patient’s own cells to attack a deadly cancer,”…
FDA approves new drug for UTI
“The FDA is committed to making new safe and effective antibacterial drugs available,” said Edward Cox, M.D., director of the Office of…
Medical magnets in new device for creating anastomosis
A device that uses a pair of magnets may be a safe and simple alternative to standard methods for creating an anastomosis,…
Ready, set, go…to school!
With 79.6% of employers now requiring or having a strong preference for nurses with a baccalaureate degree and a growing demand for…
Nurse leader Neville Strumpf brings vision, expertise to board presidency
As part of its ongoing initiative sponsored by the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation to recognize nurses in board leadership roles, the…