Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndromeOpioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed to opioids…
Oncology nursing core competenciesAs 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 learnedDiabetes 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 safetyShift 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 crisisEveryone 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 edemaAlbert Jones*, age 65, is admitted to the progressive care unit from the emergency department when he tests positive for sepsis, secondary to a…
Connected healthConnected 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 injuriesDear 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 nurseThe 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 careTechnology 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 protocolsMOST 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 cleanIt’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 syndromeOpioid use disorder in the United States is a public health emergency not only for adults, but also for newborns. Infants exposed…
Oncology nursing core competenciesAs 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 learnedDiabetes 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 safetyShift 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 crisisEveryone knows the bad news: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is common. The good news is that healthcare providers, public health organizations like…
Cardiogenic pulmonary edemaAlbert Jones*, age 65, is admitted to the progressive care unit from the emergency department when he tests positive for sepsis, secondary…
Connected healthConnected health technologies continue to change, and nurses are leading the charge using these tools for innovation in healthcare delivery and most…
Rehabilitation and patient injuriesDear 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 nurseThe 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 careTechnology 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 protocolsMOST 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 cleanIt’s National Handwashing Awareness Week, so what better time to remind everyone about the importance of hand hygiene to help prevent the…
Caring for infants and families affected by neonatal abstinence syndromeBy: Elizabeth Schierholz, PhD, NNP-BC; Rachel French, BSN, RN; and Anne-Marie Boucher, BSN, RN, NNP
Oncology nursing core competenciesBy: Melinda G. Oberleitner, DNS, RN; Joan Such Lockhart, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN; Janet S. Fulton, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF, FCNS, FAAN; and Deborah Struth, PhD, RN
10 years of inpatient diabetes certification— Lessons learnedBy: Sharon A. Watts, DNP, FNP-BC, CDE; Drina R. Nemes, MSN, CNS, CRRN; Timothy Davian Jr., MSN, RN; and Amanda L. Pensiero, MD
Nurse fatigue: Short on sleep, short on safetyBy: Stephanie R. Brown, DNP, MS, MEd, RN, CPN; Donna Purviance, DNP, RN, FNP-BC; and Erik P. Southard, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Nurse and antimicrobial stewardship: Efforts are underway to address the looming crisisBy: Rita Olans, DNP, CPNP, APRN-BC
Virtual reality: A strategy to improve patient-centered careBy: Jaime Hannans, PhD, RN, CNE, and Colleen Nevins, DNP, RN, CNE
