Venous thromboembolism: Very troubling events
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is the number-one cause of preventable death in hospitalized patients. (See VTE facts.) A thrombus is a clot that forms in…
Nursing Education
NICE Network: Nurses leading change in infection prevention
For 2 years, the Nursing Infection Control Education (NICE) Network, a partnership between the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Centers for Disease Control and…
Introduction to immunotherapy: What nurses need to know about emerging therapies
Understanding these rapidly evolving treatments will help you advocate for patients and manage side effects. By Beth Boseki, MSN, RN, OCN, CCRP; Lauren FInaldi, BSN,…
Women and cardiovascular disease
Understand women’s unique risks and symptoms to ensure early identification and treatment of CVD. Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality…
10 steps to planning a successful conference
Use this guide to plan large and small events. Takeaways: Because no universal guide exists for coordinating a professional meeting, these 10 steps may…
Opioid and non-opioid analgesia during surgery
Understanding how and why anesthesia providers select analgesic agents. Takeaways: Many options exist for managing intraoperative and postoperative surgical pain. Medications used for pain…
Families and post-intensive care syndrome
Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is defined as new or increased physical, cognitive, or mental health impairment in a patient after hospitalization in a critical…
Comparing Pathway to Excellence® and Magnet Recognition® Programs
Two roads to nurse engagement and quality outcomes. Takeaways: Magnet recognizes healthcare organizations for quality outcomes, patient care and nursing excellence, and innovations in…
The Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity
Creating opportunities for nurses and giving respect to tradition With the stirring music and sacred smoke of a traditional Native American blessing, the first…
Test-taking tips
Use your critical thinking skills to ace your next exam. Takeaways: The key to successful test taking is accurately identifying what the question is…
Presentations: From commitment to call to action
Making a connection between your opening and closing engages the audience and enhances learning. By Tresa Kaur, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CHSE, CTN-A Takeaways: Presentations…
Concussion: Prevention, assessment, and management
Concussion, a subset of mild traumatic brain injury, can lead to long-term effects, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (See Concussion’s impact.) The Centers for Disease…
Venous thromboembolism: Very troubling events
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is the number-one cause of preventable death in hospitalized patients. (See VTE facts.) A thrombus is a clot that…
NICE Network: Nurses leading change in infection prevention
For 2 years, the Nursing Infection Control Education (NICE) Network, a partnership between the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Centers for Disease…
Introduction to immunotherapy: What nurses need to know about emerging therapies
Understanding these rapidly evolving treatments will help you advocate for patients and manage side effects. By Beth Boseki, MSN, RN, OCN, CCRP; Lauren…
Women and cardiovascular disease
Understand women’s unique risks and symptoms to ensure early identification and treatment of CVD. Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause…
10 steps to planning a successful conference
Use this guide to plan large and small events. Takeaways: Because no universal guide exists for coordinating a professional meeting, these 10…
Opioid and non-opioid analgesia during surgery
Understanding how and why anesthesia providers select analgesic agents. Takeaways: Many options exist for managing intraoperative and postoperative surgical pain. Medications used…
Families and post-intensive care syndrome
Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is defined as new or increased physical, cognitive, or mental health impairment in a patient after hospitalization in…
Comparing Pathway to Excellence® and Magnet Recognition® Programs
Two roads to nurse engagement and quality outcomes. Takeaways: Magnet recognizes healthcare organizations for quality outcomes, patient care and nursing excellence, and…
The Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity
Creating opportunities for nurses and giving respect to tradition With the stirring music and sacred smoke of a traditional Native American blessing,…
Test-taking tips
Use your critical thinking skills to ace your next exam. Takeaways: The key to successful test taking is accurately identifying what the…
Presentations: From commitment to call to action
Making a connection between your opening and closing engages the audience and enhances learning. By Tresa Kaur, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CHSE, CTN-A…
Concussion: Prevention, assessment, and management
Concussion, a subset of mild traumatic brain injury, can lead to long-term effects, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (See Concussion’s impact.) The Centers…