On unsafe ground
A call for real change and policies to prevent violence against nurses By Susan Trossman, RN Healthcare facilities are a microcosm of society, where…
Workplace Violence/Abuse
Take the pledge to #EndNurseAbuse
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has launched the #EndNurseAbuse initiative to increase awareness of the serious problem of physical and verbal abuse against nurses.…
Body cameras in health care: The debate
Is it appropriate for healthcare professionals to wear body cameras? Here are some pros and cons, according to those debating this issue: Pros Provide…
What works: Code green prevents workplace violence
Over the public-announcement system at our inner-city, 500-bed hospital you hear, “Code Green, Main 5, Room 506.” That’s probably not a code you’ve heard…
How to manage manipulative behavior in geriatric patients
Nursing is regularly rated as one of the most trusted professions, but nurses are also the target of allegations of abuse and negligence of…
Practicing emotional intelligence may help reduce lateral violence
It’s been a stressful day at work — nothing new. Your patient fell, an I.V. line became occluded right when you were ready to…
Afraid at work
Sometimes certain people have personality problems — and anger problems. If that person happens to be in a position of authority, the result can…
Translational perspectives on violence
The United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that nearly 2 million American workers report being victims of workplace violence…
Keeping nurses healthy, safe, and well
To keep patients healthy, safe, and well, registered nurses (RNs) have to be healthy, safe, and well themselves. Yet RNs face health, safety, and…
A bold call to action: Mobilizing nurses and employers to prevent and address incivility, bullying, and workplace violence
As registered nurses (RNs), you probably agree that taking action to promote and sustain a culture of civility, respect, and safety is paramount to…
Choosing the right restraint
Nurses at the bedside are experts in driving the safest, most effective patient care. In some cases, nursing assessment and clinical judgment suggest the…
When and how to use restraints
Few things cause as much angst for a nurse as placing a patient in a restraint, who may feel his or her personal freedom…
On unsafe ground
A call for real change and policies to prevent violence against nurses By Susan Trossman, RN Healthcare facilities are a microcosm of…
Take the pledge to #EndNurseAbuse
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has launched the #EndNurseAbuse initiative to increase awareness of the serious problem of physical and verbal abuse…
Body cameras in health care: The debate
Is it appropriate for healthcare professionals to wear body cameras? Here are some pros and cons, according to those debating this issue:…
What works: Code green prevents workplace violence
Over the public-announcement system at our inner-city, 500-bed hospital you hear, “Code Green, Main 5, Room 506.” That’s probably not a code…
How to manage manipulative behavior in geriatric patients
Nursing is regularly rated as one of the most trusted professions, but nurses are also the target of allegations of abuse and…
Practicing emotional intelligence may help reduce lateral violence
It’s been a stressful day at work — nothing new. Your patient fell, an I.V. line became occluded right when you were…
Afraid at work
Sometimes certain people have personality problems — and anger problems. If that person happens to be in a position of authority, the…
Translational perspectives on violence
The United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that nearly 2 million American workers report being victims of…
Keeping nurses healthy, safe, and well
To keep patients healthy, safe, and well, registered nurses (RNs) have to be healthy, safe, and well themselves. Yet RNs face health,…
A bold call to action: Mobilizing nurses and employers to prevent and address incivility, bullying, and workplace violence
As registered nurses (RNs), you probably agree that taking action to promote and sustain a culture of civility, respect, and safety is…
Choosing the right restraint
Nurses at the bedside are experts in driving the safest, most effective patient care. In some cases, nursing assessment and clinical judgment…
When and how to use restraints
Few things cause as much angst for a nurse as placing a patient in a restraint, who may feel his or her…
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