CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic earns Pathway designation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded the Pathway to Excellence® designation to CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic in September. MinuteClinic is the first retail healthcare…
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Tips to pursuing nursing leadership
Nursing leadership is a unique role in the nursing profession. I have had many co-workers move into leadership, and I had the pleasure of…
CASE STUDY: Patient-centered staffing
American Nurse Today (ANT) interviewed Ann Gantzer, PhD, RN, chief nursing officer (CNO) and vice president of patient services for Swedish American Hospital, about…
Does simulation training improve safety outcomes?
A new study showcases the potential connection between simulation training for acute care nurses and its role in improving patient safety outcomes. (more…)
Exploring nurse case manager practice
As healthcare delivery evolves, the case manager role expands. Takeaways: Case management is seen as a solution to lack of access to healthcare and…
RN to BSN: Why and how
Prepare yourself to successfully pursue a BSN. Takeaways: Research has shown that baccalaureate-prepared nurses are preferred by nursing administrators and patients. The healthcare environment…
Supporting patients with end-of-life conversations
I’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died from pancreatic…
Nurse research and the institutional review board
Learn how the IRB process works to ensure participant safety and quality research. Takeaways: The institutional review board (IRB) process is intended to ensure…
How to avoid gender bias in nursing education
A simple game can teach valuable lessons. Takeaways: Many men who enter nursing face bias based on preconceived notions about who can be a…
Central vascular access device complications:
APPROXIMATELY 5 million central vascular access devices (CVADs) are inserted into U.S. patients every year, and at least 85% of hospitalized patients receive some…
CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic earns Pathway designation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded the Pathway to Excellence® designation to CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic in September. MinuteClinic is the first…
Tips to pursuing nursing leadership
Nursing leadership is a unique role in the nursing profession. I have had many co-workers move into leadership, and I had the…
CASE STUDY: Patient-centered staffing
American Nurse Today (ANT) interviewed Ann Gantzer, PhD, RN, chief nursing officer (CNO) and vice president of patient services for Swedish American…
Does simulation training improve safety outcomes?
A new study showcases the potential connection between simulation training for acute care nurses and its role in improving patient safety outcomes.…
Exploring nurse case manager practice
As healthcare delivery evolves, the case manager role expands. Takeaways: Case management is seen as a solution to lack of access to…
RN to BSN: Why and how
Prepare yourself to successfully pursue a BSN. Takeaways: Research has shown that baccalaureate-prepared nurses are preferred by nursing administrators and patients. The…
Supporting patients with end-of-life conversations
I’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died…
Nurse research and the institutional review board
Learn how the IRB process works to ensure participant safety and quality research. Takeaways: The institutional review board (IRB) process is intended…
How to avoid gender bias in nursing education
A simple game can teach valuable lessons. Takeaways: Many men who enter nursing face bias based on preconceived notions about who can…
Central vascular access device complications:
APPROXIMATELY 5 million central vascular access devices (CVADs) are inserted into U.S. patients every year, and at least 85% of hospitalized patients…