The results of the 2024 nursing trends and salary survey are in. We asked clinical nurses and nurse managers to provide us with feedback about various topics, including staffing, workplace violence, and job satisfaction. Notably, respondents reported fewer workplace assaults…

As new nurses leave the academic setting and venture out into practice adorned with scrubs and stethoscopes, signing the letters “R.N.” after their names, successfully leaving the NCLEX in their wake, many are abruptly met with feelings of inadequacy and…

Stepping into a new year, the idea of transition may be at the forefront of many of our minds. Change can provide the opportunity for growth, allowing us to pursue new interests and ideas, discard old habits, or pause to…

I was installed as President of the Delaware Nurses Association (DNA) in November, and I’m excited to introduce myself and share my goals for our association. I’m a Delaware native, born and raised in Elsmere, and a proud graduate of…

Hemiplegic migraines (HM) are a rare form of migraines in which individuals present with weakness on one side of their body and migraine aura symptoms such as vision changes, impaired sensation, and speech prior to or with severe headaches. HMs…

As the world continues to evolve, so too does the way healthcare is delivered to meet new demands and opportunities. This change is driven by advancements in technology, a growing emphasis on whole person-centered care, and the need to reduce…

There are many causes of medical complexity and technology dependence in children. Traumatic brain injuries are the leading cause of pediatric morbidity, although prematurity, genetic diseases, and other health issues may contribute to the need for assistive health technologies (Agostiniani…

Healthcare systems continuously invest in resources and strategies to enhance and improve care transitions as a way of improving patient outcomes. According to Parry et al. (2021), transitions of care (TOC) is often defined as the time between moving a…

The current and ongoing shortage of registered nurses, coupled with an aging population in the United States, is straining healthcare delivery systems to meet the growing demand for services (Perpetua et al., 2023). To mitigate this problem, ChristianaCare developed the…