Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, and healthcare is no exception. In nursing education—both in the academic and practice settings—AI tools are increasingly being integrated into teaching methodologies, offering unprecedented opportunities for enhancing learning experiences, improving clinical decision-making, and…

Anna Goldman, MSN, RN, NPD-BC,Barbara Brunt, MA, MN, RN, NE-BC, NPDA-BC®Nurses are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to complex healthcare problems. Through innovation, they can drive the future creation of innovative healthcare systems. The American Nurses Association (ANA)…

Sandra Levine, BSN, RN, shared her fall detection story with a group of retired nurses from University Hospitals, hoping it would assist them in creating a falls prevention plan and evaluating suitable detection systems for their needs. She shares this…

Beginning in late January 2025 when the results of the 2024 election are known and a new session of Ohio’s General Assembly is getting underway, a select number of nurses in Ohio will have an opportunity to participate in a…

In the past, nurses discovered patients fell this way. A noise was heard and then nurses would discover their patient fell, and then provided appropriate care after the event. Falls at home also result in admission to the hospital as…

What does the profession mean to YOU? What do you mean to the profession? I was recently asked these two questions: What does the profession mean to me, and what do I mean to the profession? For someone who is…

To address modern healthcare challenges, advancements and acquisition of technology occur at a rapid pace. One technology which expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic was the use of continuous vital signs monitoring (CVSM). CVSM was designed to facilitate nursing practice…

Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium 2024 The second annual Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium, held on Friday, September 27, 2024, was an inspiring event for all who participated. Participants enjoyed a day immersed in policy issues that impact nursing and listening to…

Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) treatments have become a cornerstone in the prevention of hospital-acquired infections, significantly impacting patient safety and overall care quality. Despite their importance, adherence to CHG protocols has historically been inconsistent, leading to varying infection rates across healthcare…