Who are you?
You probably have many labels—nurse, wife, mother, sister, aunt (or husband, son, father, brother, uncle), neighbor, or volunteer, for instance. But who are you—really?…
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Environment, health & safety
In the market for new scrubs or uniforms? Before you buy, read this column to learn about the environmental implications of nursing attire.
Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depression
The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect have an increased risk…
From our readers…The Companion
Parkinson’s had taken away almost everything she loved. She, the artist, had spent her younger days in the upper rooms of McGuffey painting watercolors…
Are 12-hour shifts safe?
Is working 12 consecutive hours in a fast-paced, high stress, physically and mentally demanding environment a good idea? Click here to read this exciting…
Environment, health, & safey
Help reduce the toll of seasonal influenza by receiving, administering, teaching about, or encouraging seasonal influenza vaccination. This article is available to American Nurses…
Protect yourself and your patients with vaccination
Why is immunization so crucial for nurses? Which vaccinations should all nurses get? Find out with this educational handout focusing on national efforts to…
From Your ANA President
November 6, 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. ANA’s new president reviews the progress made in reducing bloodborne…
From our readers…At the Bedside
As my parents were approaching the age of downsizing their earthly possessions, I became the recipient of the generational family crib. It was the…
A little humor please
Laughter is a way of dealing with life’s stressors. Learning how to use humor to enrich our personal and professional lives can benefit us…
Strengthening your evidence base: Focus on safe patient handling
Over the last 3 years, important new evidence has emerged about safe patient handling. You can apply this evidence at the bedside to help…
The ANA Handle with Care Recognition Program
Launched in 2009, this program helps healthcare organizations establish, implement, and monitor safe patient-handling programs.
Who are you?
You probably have many labels—nurse, wife, mother, sister, aunt (or husband, son, father, brother, uncle), neighbor, or volunteer, for instance. But who…
Environment, health & safety
In the market for new scrubs or uniforms? Before you buy, read this column to learn about the environmental implications of nursing…
Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depression
The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect have an…
From our readers…The Companion
Parkinson’s had taken away almost everything she loved. She, the artist, had spent her younger days in the upper rooms of McGuffey…
Are 12-hour shifts safe?
Is working 12 consecutive hours in a fast-paced, high stress, physically and mentally demanding environment a good idea? Click here to read…
Environment, health, & safey
Help reduce the toll of seasonal influenza by receiving, administering, teaching about, or encouraging seasonal influenza vaccination. This article is available to…
Protect yourself and your patients with vaccination
Why is immunization so crucial for nurses? Which vaccinations should all nurses get? Find out with this educational handout focusing on national…
From Your ANA President
November 6, 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. ANA’s new president reviews the progress made in…
From our readers…At the Bedside
As my parents were approaching the age of downsizing their earthly possessions, I became the recipient of the generational family crib. It…
A little humor please
Laughter is a way of dealing with life’s stressors. Learning how to use humor to enrich our personal and professional lives can…
Strengthening your evidence base: Focus on safe patient handling
Over the last 3 years, important new evidence has emerged about safe patient handling. You can apply this evidence at the bedside…
The ANA Handle with Care Recognition Program
Launched in 2009, this program helps healthcare organizations establish, implement, and monitor safe patient-handling programs.