April 2020 Vol. 15 No. 4
Every year, in preparation for Nurses Week in May (Nurses Month this year), we designate our April issue to celebrate nurses and all that…
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ANA on the Frontline April 2020
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…
CAUTI prevention and urinary catheter maintenance
The indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) isn’t a harmless device. In fact, in 1982, Warren and colleagues reported that the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract…
A novel strain of coronavirus: What nurses need to know (Updated)
This rapidly evolving outbreak deserves your full attention. Editor’s note (3/30/20): The COVID-19 (coronavirus 2019) situation is fluid. We encourage readers to refer to…
ANA on the Frontline March 2020
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…
March 2020 Vol. 15 No. 3
Our cover story in this issue of American Nurse Journal focuses on the overuse of antipsychotic medications in nursing home residents with dementia. These…
Advanced care of patients with cognitive impairment
In 2016 at PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center (PeaceHealth), a 256-bed facility in Bellingham, WA, a pattern emerged during a routine caregiver assault incident…
A push to develop early sexual health education in California
In California, schools are required to teach sex education at least once in middle school (usually grade seven) and once in high school (usually…
Community highlight – Shining the Light on All the Right: Celebrating the Art of Nursing Around the World
American Nurse would like to highlight a new book released by The DAISY Foundation to celebrate its 20th anniversary, as well as the World…
#MyNurseChat: A nurse’s role in medical aid in dying with Dr. Leah Curtin
Recently, American Nurse launched its first ever #MyNurseChat which focused on the nurse’s role in end-of-life decisions, specifically medical aid in dying. We partnered…
Developing a mentor program to improve support and retention
A medical intensive care unit implements mentorship to ease the transition from novice to practicing nurse. Takeaways: After orientation is complete, newly hired nurses…
ANA on the Frontline February 2020
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…
April 2020 Vol. 15 No. 4
Every year, in preparation for Nurses Week in May (Nurses Month this year), we designate our April issue to celebrate nurses and…
ANA on the Frontline April 2020
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance…
CAUTI prevention and urinary catheter maintenance
The indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) isn’t a harmless device. In fact, in 1982, Warren and colleagues reported that the risk of catheter-associated…
A novel strain of coronavirus: What nurses need to know (Updated)
This rapidly evolving outbreak deserves your full attention. Editor’s note (3/30/20): The COVID-19 (coronavirus 2019) situation is fluid. We encourage readers to…
ANA on the Frontline March 2020
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance…
March 2020 Vol. 15 No. 3
Our cover story in this issue of American Nurse Journal focuses on the overuse of antipsychotic medications in nursing home residents with…
Advanced care of patients with cognitive impairment
In 2016 at PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center (PeaceHealth), a 256-bed facility in Bellingham, WA, a pattern emerged during a routine caregiver…
A push to develop early sexual health education in California
In California, schools are required to teach sex education at least once in middle school (usually grade seven) and once in high…
Community highlight – Shining the Light on All the Right: Celebrating the Art of Nursing Around the World
American Nurse would like to highlight a new book released by The DAISY Foundation to celebrate its 20th anniversary, as well as…
#MyNurseChat: A nurse’s role in medical aid in dying with Dr. Leah Curtin
Recently, American Nurse launched its first ever #MyNurseChat which focused on the nurse’s role in end-of-life decisions, specifically medical aid in dying.…
Developing a mentor program to improve support and retention
A medical intensive care unit implements mentorship to ease the transition from novice to practicing nurse. Takeaways: After orientation is complete, newly…
ANA on the Frontline February 2020
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance…