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How reliable is your bedside shift report?
Traditional bedside shift reporting may not focus on specific patient safety prevention methods. An enhanced…
Depression and chronic medical illness in adults
MAJOR depressive disorder (MDD) affects more than 16 million adults in the United States each…
Sepsis beyond the hospital
Nurses are on the frontline of preventing sepsis in the community. Early recognition of sepsis…
Evidence-based epilepsy care
EPILEPSY is one of the most common disorders of the central nervous system, affecting 65…
Evidence-based practices for osteoarthritis management
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disorder of the joints that is painful, prevalent, costly, and a…
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Nurses should have a high level of suspicion for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) when…
Medications for heart failure management: What nurses need to know
HEART FAILURE currently affects six million Americans, with an estimated 870,000 new cases annually. Learn…
Breast cancer survivors: Assessment and management of long-term treatment effects
The number of new breast cancer cases is relatively stable (breast cancer represents 15% of…
Schwartz Rounds: Self-care at its finest
Schwartz Rounds® provide a structured forum for members of the interprofessional healthcare team (clinical and…
Journaling: A valuable tool for registered nurses
Journaling allows you to script feelings and thoughts to better understand yourself and events, as…
Depression and substance abuse: The danger of being strong for far too long
Burnout, compassion fatigue, and lateral violence often coexistwith, or contribute to, depression in nurses. Untreated…