Challenges and stressors are common in life, and the nursing profession is no exception. Maintaining emotional wellness must be a priority for every nurse. Nurses use the nursing process, airway, breathing, circulation (ABC), disability, and NGN, recognizing cues, prioritizing hypotheses,…

Linda Moody, DNP, MBA, RN As we approach the end of 2026, I find myself reflecting on both the challenges facing nursing and the incredible strength of our profession. This year has reminded me that advocacy is not simply something…

The true measure of nursing education isn’t what graduates know on commencement day but who they become years later. The seeds planted in school frequently take root long after the diploma is framed. We may never know which lesson, clinical…

Nursing engagement in antibiotic stewardship has gained greater traction since the Joint Commission issued an updated policy in 2023 requiring nursing staff to be involved in their facility’s antibiotic stewardship program. The mission of an antibiotic stewardship program is to…