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DNA Reporter | Guest Editor Welcome

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…

2024 nursing trends and salary survey

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…

Innovations in Transitions: Hospital at Home Program

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…

Tackling Transitions of Care Together

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…

DNA Reporter: President’s Message

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…

Managing Aging Parents’ Finances: What to Know

Making financial decisions takes time, attention and energy at any age. In the case of elderly adults, it may become increasingly difficult to manage finances, particularly if their health is declining or they’re experiencing a cognitive issue. If you’re providing…

Hemiplegic Migraines: Raising Awareness is the Key

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…

Tackling Transitions of Care Together

Healthcare systems continuously invest in resources and strategies to enhance and improve care transitions as a way of improving patient outcomes. According…

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Premature ventricular complexes

Your patient has heart failure exacerbation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure, and depression. She says that she feels lightheaded and anxious. She also describes her heart as “fluttering” at times. After placing leads and electrodes…

Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks

Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation also slows gastric emptying, which promotes weight loss and offers benefits for obesity in patients with type 2…

Treatment-resistant depression and the T-rex combination

The T-Rex combination of Trintellix (vortioxetine) and Rexulti (brexpiprazole) targets multiple neurotransmitter systems, providing a novel and effective approach for managing treatment-resistant depression. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log…


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