Issues up close – Fighting the invisible
MRSA, Clostridium difficile, and newly emerging “superbugs” are penetrating deeper into both healthcare and community settings. We need to use critical-thinking skills and rigorous…
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Environment, health, & safety
Challenges are motivating. When we meet and overcome challenges, we learn new skills that help us master our job. However, challenges shouldn’t be confused…
From our readers…How focusing on spiritual needs benefits the nurse
There is no question that in the complex and fast-paced world of healthcare, high levels of stress and tension are just part of the…
From our readers…A case study of implementing an injury prevention program
The authors explain how they successfully implemented an injury prevention program.
Free radicals: What are they and why should nurses care about them?
Understanding free radicals at the cellular level can help focus our care practices.
Are 12 hour shifts safe?
12-hour shifts have become the norm in hospitals and most nurses love them. One can work 3 days and have 4 days off, there…
Can a nurse be too old to work at the bedside?
A recent New York Times article begged the question, “How old is too old for doctors to continue practicing medicine?”
From Your ANA President
A perspective on trauma When nurses think of trauma, what most often comes to mind are patients who enter the health system for care…
Common sense about cold sores
You have been looking forward to your nursing class reunion for months. The day finally arrives; but to your horror, a large cold sore…
Environment, health and safety
The latest report from the President’s Cancer Panel was the first to link environmental causes with cancer. It found the country is largely unprotected…
From our readers…’Twas the night before…
‘Twas the middle of the semester, halfway through the course I was writing a paper and citing a source. The washer was loaded and…
Issues up close – Fighting the invisible
MRSA, Clostridium difficile, and newly emerging “superbugs” are penetrating deeper into both healthcare and community settings. We need to use critical-thinking skills…
Environment, health, & safety
Challenges are motivating. When we meet and overcome challenges, we learn new skills that help us master our job. However, challenges shouldn’t…
From our readers…How focusing on spiritual needs benefits the nurse
There is no question that in the complex and fast-paced world of healthcare, high levels of stress and tension are just part…
From our readers…A case study of implementing an injury prevention program
The authors explain how they successfully implemented an injury prevention program.
Free radicals: What are they and why should nurses care about them?
Understanding free radicals at the cellular level can help focus our care practices.
Are 12 hour shifts safe?
12-hour shifts have become the norm in hospitals and most nurses love them. One can work 3 days and have 4 days…
Can a nurse be too old to work at the bedside?
A recent New York Times article begged the question, “How old is too old for doctors to continue practicing medicine?”
From Your ANA President
A perspective on trauma When nurses think of trauma, what most often comes to mind are patients who enter the health system…
Common sense about cold sores
You have been looking forward to your nursing class reunion for months. The day finally arrives; but to your horror, a large…
Environment, health and safety
The latest report from the President’s Cancer Panel was the first to link environmental causes with cancer. It found the country is…
From our readers…’Twas the night before…
‘Twas the middle of the semester, halfway through the course I was writing a paper and citing a source. The washer was…