Preventing falls in long-term care facilities
On November 8, 2019, Ms. Jane Broom’s* heirs filed a lawsuit against Holy Acres Nursing Home claiming negligence. Ms. Broom was admitted to the…
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the trajectory of care
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease whose pathophysiology isn’t understood, results in upper and lower motor neuron dysfunction. This neural damage leads…
Chaplains as connectors
In caring for the whole patient—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—nurses collaborate with other disciplines. To ensure a patient’s spiritual needs are met, nurses work…
Inspired healthcare
A nurse-led care transformation model. Takeaways: The nursing profession must take a lead role in the transformation of care delivery. Success can be achieved…
Inspired healthcare
A nurse-led care transformation model. Takeaways: The nursing profession must take a lead role in the transformation of care delivery. Success can be achieved…
Artificial intelligence in nursing
Artificial intelligence (AI) comprises many healthcare technologies transforming nurses’ roles and enhancing patient care. In healthcare, AI typically refers to the ability of computers…
Will Omicron Be More Contagious Than Delta?
If the first thing you heard about the omicron variant over the holiday weekend was that it is bad news, the second thing was…
Innovating during a pandemic
An on-site makerspace leads to quick solution experimentation and implementation. Takeaways: Nurses have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in inventive ways. Creating a culture…
FDA issues caution for robot-assisted mastectomy
On Feb. 28, the FDA issued a caution for robot-assisted mastectomy, noting that it has not cleared or approved any robotically assisted surgical device…
Avoiding iatrogenic opioid dependency and addiction
The opioid epidemic poses a complex conundrum. Federal and state governments have implemented various policies and appropriated millions of dollars to address the problem,…
Myeloproliferative neoplasms
Nursing assessment, symptom management, and patient education Takeaways: Myeloproliferative neoplasms are rare progressive hematological cancers. Although symptom burden is high, medical care is focused…
Reducing healthcare violence using community policing-based security strategies
A ‘safe neighborhood’ program protects staff. Takeaways: Community policing-based security strategies in healthcare organizations focus on trust, training, and technology and treat each unit…
Preventing falls in long-term care facilities
On November 8, 2019, Ms. Jane Broom’s* heirs filed a lawsuit against Holy Acres Nursing Home claiming negligence. Ms. Broom was admitted…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the trajectory of care
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease whose pathophysiology isn’t understood, results in upper and lower motor neuron dysfunction. This neural…
Chaplains as connectors
In caring for the whole patient—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—nurses collaborate with other disciplines. To ensure a patient’s spiritual needs are met,…
Inspired healthcare
A nurse-led care transformation model. Takeaways: The nursing profession must take a lead role in the transformation of care delivery. Success can…
Inspired healthcare
A nurse-led care transformation model. Takeaways: The nursing profession must take a lead role in the transformation of care delivery. Success can…
Artificial intelligence in nursing
Artificial intelligence (AI) comprises many healthcare technologies transforming nurses’ roles and enhancing patient care. In healthcare, AI typically refers to the ability…
Will Omicron Be More Contagious Than Delta?
If the first thing you heard about the omicron variant over the holiday weekend was that it is bad news, the second…
Innovating during a pandemic
An on-site makerspace leads to quick solution experimentation and implementation. Takeaways: Nurses have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in inventive ways. Creating…
FDA issues caution for robot-assisted mastectomy
On Feb. 28, the FDA issued a caution for robot-assisted mastectomy, noting that it has not cleared or approved any robotically assisted…
Avoiding iatrogenic opioid dependency and addiction
The opioid epidemic poses a complex conundrum. Federal and state governments have implemented various policies and appropriated millions of dollars to address…
Myeloproliferative neoplasms
Nursing assessment, symptom management, and patient education Takeaways: Myeloproliferative neoplasms are rare progressive hematological cancers. Although symptom burden is high, medical care…
Reducing healthcare violence using community policing-based security strategies
A ‘safe neighborhood’ program protects staff. Takeaways: Community policing-based security strategies in healthcare organizations focus on trust, training, and technology and treat…
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