Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administration
A study by Wax and colleagues found that each year in the United States over 500,000 healthcare-associated bloodstream infections are attributed to I.V. catheters,…
Patient Safety
The role of nurses in firearm safety
Theoretical debates about gun violence disappear within the realities of practice: the emergency department (ED) nurse supporting a family who’s lost a loved one…
Deafblindness and health advocacy
Patients with moderate-to-severe visual and hearing impairments (deafblindness) need their nurses to understand their needs and provide safe care. Nurses have fundamental knowledge about…
Intimate partner violence
The World Health Organization describes intimate partner violence (IPV) as “behavior by an intimate partner or ex-partner that causes physical, sexual or psychological harm,…
Insulin injection and changing injury trends
A lot can change in healthcare over 5 years, including advancements in precise and early diagnosis of disease, treatment options, expansion of outpatient and…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effects
Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking the action…
Patient-centered innovation
Improving safety, access, and outcomes The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation revealed the 2023 ANA Innovation Awards winners, sponsored by…
Discharge planning assessment tool
Hospital discharge delay, defined as more than 2 hours from the time of a written order, can negatively impact patients and hospitals. In addition…
Benzodiazepines
Providers prescribe benzodiazepines (BZDs)—also known as anxiolytics, hypnotics, muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, and amnestic medications—to manage several symptoms and conditions, including anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal,…
Early patient mobility
Nurses have carried the world through a pandemic and continue to experience the stressors of a staffing crisis and an overburdened healthcare system. Ongoing…
I.V. push medications: An evidenced-based practice guide
I.V. push medications can be particularly dangerous given their immediate bioavailability and the narrow therapeutic dose range, which can make reversing any adverse effects…
The VIP treatment: A comprehensive post-fall assessment guideline
Falls, a prevalent health issue among older adults, are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. In 2018, according to the Centers for Disease…
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administration
A study by Wax and colleagues found that each year in the United States over 500,000 healthcare-associated bloodstream infections are attributed to…
The role of nurses in firearm safety
Theoretical debates about gun violence disappear within the realities of practice: the emergency department (ED) nurse supporting a family who’s lost a…
Deafblindness and health advocacy
Patients with moderate-to-severe visual and hearing impairments (deafblindness) need their nurses to understand their needs and provide safe care. Nurses have fundamental…
Intimate partner violence
The World Health Organization describes intimate partner violence (IPV) as “behavior by an intimate partner or ex-partner that causes physical, sexual or…
Insulin injection and changing injury trends
A lot can change in healthcare over 5 years, including advancements in precise and early diagnosis of disease, treatment options, expansion of…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effects
Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking…
Patient-centered innovation
Improving safety, access, and outcomes The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation revealed the 2023 ANA Innovation Awards winners,…
Discharge planning assessment tool
Hospital discharge delay, defined as more than 2 hours from the time of a written order, can negatively impact patients and hospitals.…
Benzodiazepines
Providers prescribe benzodiazepines (BZDs)—also known as anxiolytics, hypnotics, muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, and amnestic medications—to manage several symptoms and conditions, including anxiety, insomnia,…
Early patient mobility
Nurses have carried the world through a pandemic and continue to experience the stressors of a staffing crisis and an overburdened healthcare…
I.V. push medications: An evidenced-based practice guide
I.V. push medications can be particularly dangerous given their immediate bioavailability and the narrow therapeutic dose range, which can make reversing any…
The VIP treatment: A comprehensive post-fall assessment guideline
Falls, a prevalent health issue among older adults, are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. In 2018, according to the Centers…
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