Reducing sepsis deaths: A systems approach to early detection and managementAn interdisciplinary sepsis initiative eases the sepsis burden on patients, families, and the healthcare system.
Differentiating research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvementAll nurses should know and understand the differences among these three concepts.
Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrestCooling the temperature can protect the patient’s neurologic function and increase the chance for survival.
The U.S. Nursing Workforce: Trends in Supply and Education – results in briefRead a special report about current trends in nurse supply.
Readers Theatre helps student nurses care for the mentally illThis affective teaching strategy improves students’ understanding of mental illness on a deeper personal level.
Providing optimal care for patients with central cathetersConfused about central catheters? Here’s what you need to know.
Caring for patients with metabolic syndromeA precursor to serious complications, this dangerous condition is on the rise among Americans.
Taking steps in the hospital to prevent diabetes-related readmissionsPreventing readmissions is an important quality focus. Here is how you can work with other team members to help reduce readmissions for patients who…
Can teach-back reduce hospital readmissions?A study shows this method helps educators focus on topics the patient doesn’t fully grasp.
Touch and go for a patient with a pneumothoraxThe nurse’s high index of suspicion helps halt a life-threatening emergency.
Reducing sepsis deaths: A systems approach to early detection and managementAn interdisciplinary sepsis initiative eases the sepsis burden on patients, families, and the healthcare system.
Differentiating research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvementAll nurses should know and understand the differences among these three concepts.
Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrestCooling the temperature can protect the patient’s neurologic function and increase the chance for survival.
The U.S. Nursing Workforce: Trends in Supply and Education – results in briefRead a special report about current trends in nurse supply.
Readers Theatre helps student nurses care for the mentally illThis affective teaching strategy improves students’ understanding of mental illness on a deeper personal level.
Providing optimal care for patients with central cathetersConfused about central catheters? Here’s what you need to know.
Caring for patients with metabolic syndromeA precursor to serious complications, this dangerous condition is on the rise among Americans.
Taking steps in the hospital to prevent diabetes-related readmissionsPreventing readmissions is an important quality focus. Here is how you can work with other team members to help reduce readmissions for…
Can teach-back reduce hospital readmissions?A study shows this method helps educators focus on topics the patient doesn’t fully grasp.
Touch and go for a patient with a pneumothoraxThe nurse’s high index of suspicion helps halt a life-threatening emergency.
Differentiating research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvementBy: Brian T. Conner, PhD, RN, CNE