FDA approves first targeted therapy for bladder cancerOn April 12, the FDA approved Balversa (erdafitinib) for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer that has a susceptible genetic alteration…
Errors in inhaler technique common among hospitalized children with asthmaAccording to a study in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, nearly half of hospitalized children with asthma miss a critical step in inhaler technique.…
ANA on the Frontline, April 2019Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…
April 2019 Vol. 14 No. 4The April issue of American Nurse Today celebrates Nurses Week with our second annual All-Pro Nursing Team Awards. We received many inspiring stories of…
Lack of access to antibiotics is global challengeAlthough overuse of antibiotics gets most of the attention, many people in low-and middle-income countries die because they lack access to antibiotics, according to…
FDA approves new osteoporosis treatmentOn April 9, the FDA approved Evenity (romosozumab-aqqg) to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk of fracture. (more…)
Progress on nurses working environment madeA study in Critical Care Nurse reports that the health of critical-care nurses’ work environments has improved since 2013, but staffing remains a major…
Sleeping pills and antihypertensive medicationsUse of sleeping pills is associated with a higher number of antihypertensive drugs, according to a study in Geriatrics & Gerontology International. (more…)
Digital device overload may increase risk of obesityAnother reason to watch how much time you spend on your electronic devices: Mindless switching between digital devices is associated with increased susceptibility to…
Study finds people with obesity are ‘dehumanized’A study in Obesity reports that people with obesity are “blatantly dehumanized”. (more…)
Mentoring for success: Neurosurgery new hire RN mentorship programThis program enhances confidence. Takeaways: The Neurosurgery Mentorship Program at New York Presbyterian–Columbia University Irving Medical Center pairs novice nurses with experienced nurses to…
Perspective: Mental illness and the right to bear armsNurses have a role to play in assessing, educating, intervening, and advocating. Takeaways: Whether a history of mental illness caused a specific shooting or…
FDA approves first targeted therapy for bladder cancerOn April 12, the FDA approved Balversa (erdafitinib) for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer that has a susceptible…
Errors in inhaler technique common among hospitalized children with asthmaAccording to a study in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, nearly half of hospitalized children with asthma miss a critical step in…
ANA on the Frontline, April 2019Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance…
April 2019 Vol. 14 No. 4The April issue of American Nurse Today celebrates Nurses Week with our second annual All-Pro Nursing Team Awards. We received many inspiring…
Lack of access to antibiotics is global challengeAlthough overuse of antibiotics gets most of the attention, many people in low-and middle-income countries die because they lack access to antibiotics,…
FDA approves new osteoporosis treatmentOn April 9, the FDA approved Evenity (romosozumab-aqqg) to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk of fracture. (more…)
Progress on nurses working environment madeA study in Critical Care Nurse reports that the health of critical-care nurses’ work environments has improved since 2013, but staffing remains…
Sleeping pills and antihypertensive medicationsUse of sleeping pills is associated with a higher number of antihypertensive drugs, according to a study in Geriatrics & Gerontology International.…
Digital device overload may increase risk of obesityAnother reason to watch how much time you spend on your electronic devices: Mindless switching between digital devices is associated with increased…
Study finds people with obesity are ‘dehumanized’A study in Obesity reports that people with obesity are “blatantly dehumanized”. (more…)
Mentoring for success: Neurosurgery new hire RN mentorship programThis program enhances confidence. Takeaways: The Neurosurgery Mentorship Program at New York Presbyterian–Columbia University Irving Medical Center pairs novice nurses with experienced…
Perspective: Mental illness and the right to bear armsNurses have a role to play in assessing, educating, intervening, and advocating. Takeaways: Whether a history of mental illness caused a specific…
Mentoring for success: Neurosurgery new hire RN mentorship programBy: Jason Johnson, BSN, RN, SCRN; Jessica S. Kim, BSN, RN; and Patricia Punzalan, MA, RN
