Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome
Opioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed to opioids…
Patient Safety
Oncology nursing core competencies
As more patients survive cancer, nursing education must meet the demand for nurses who can care for them. Takeaways: At the same time that…
10 years of inpatient diabetes certification— Lessons learned
Diabetes quality improvement (QI) in an inpatient academic hospital setting can be challenging because of communication gaps among staff, pre-established mealtime delivery schedules, complex…
Nurse fatigue: Short on sleep, short on safety
Shift work, organizational barriers, and nurse preferences continue to challenge nurse wellness. Takeaways: Shift work—including long shifts, rotating shifts, double shifts, evening and night…
Nurse and antimicrobial stewardship: Efforts are underway to address the looming crisis
Everyone knows the bad news: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is common. The good news is that healthcare providers, public health organizations like the Centers…
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Albert Jones*, age 65, is admitted to the progressive care unit from the emergency department when he tests positive for sepsis, secondary to a…
Connected health
Connected health technologies continue to change, and nurses are leading the charge using these tools for innovation in healthcare delivery and most importantly, maintaining…
Rehabilitation and patient injuries
Dear Editor: The elderly population are admitted to rehabilitation facilities after sustaining many different types of injuries and incidents such as falls, fractures, burns,…
Rural NC school receives grant to fund school nurse
The Summit Charter School in North Carolina recently received a grant from the Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to employ a full-time school nurse. This grant…
Virtual reality: A strategy to improve patient-centered care
Technology can help nurses gain empathy and navigate difficult conversations. Takeaways: Extended reality (virtual, mixed, augmented) technology is rapidly expanding and finding a space…
A team approach to STEMI treatment protocols
MOST current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) practice guidelines focus on recommendations for patients who present to the emergency department (ED), leaving in-hospital STEMIs overlooked.…
Hands: Keep them clean
It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week, so what better time to remind everyone about the importance of hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of…
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome
Opioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed…
Oncology nursing core competencies
As more patients survive cancer, nursing education must meet the demand for nurses who can care for them. Takeaways: At the same…
10 years of inpatient diabetes certification— Lessons learned
Diabetes quality improvement (QI) in an inpatient academic hospital setting can be challenging because of communication gaps among staff, pre-established mealtime delivery…
Nurse fatigue: Short on sleep, short on safety
Shift work, organizational barriers, and nurse preferences continue to challenge nurse wellness. Takeaways: Shift work—including long shifts, rotating shifts, double shifts, evening…
Nurse and antimicrobial stewardship: Efforts are underway to address the looming crisis
Everyone knows the bad news: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is common. The good news is that healthcare providers, public health organizations like…
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Albert Jones*, age 65, is admitted to the progressive care unit from the emergency department when he tests positive for sepsis, secondary…
Connected health
Connected health technologies continue to change, and nurses are leading the charge using these tools for innovation in healthcare delivery and most…
Rehabilitation and patient injuries
Dear Editor: The elderly population are admitted to rehabilitation facilities after sustaining many different types of injuries and incidents such as falls,…
Rural NC school receives grant to fund school nurse
The Summit Charter School in North Carolina recently received a grant from the Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to employ a full-time school nurse.…
Virtual reality: A strategy to improve patient-centered care
Technology can help nurses gain empathy and navigate difficult conversations. Takeaways: Extended reality (virtual, mixed, augmented) technology is rapidly expanding and finding…
A team approach to STEMI treatment protocols
MOST current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) practice guidelines focus on recommendations for patients who present to the emergency department (ED), leaving in-hospital…
Hands: Keep them clean
It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week, so what better time to remind everyone about the importance of hand hygiene to help prevent the…
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