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20 million strong

August 20, 2018

Nurses and midwives create a healthier world. No matter what continent we call home, the experience is the same—nurses and midwives are on the front lines of promoting…

Detecting, managing, and preventing pulmonary embolism

September 11, 2010

Pulmonary embolism (PE) kills about 25% of those it strikes. This article explains how deep vein thrombosis (DVT) sets the stage for PE and describes how to assess,…

From Your ANA President

January 11, 2011

The recently launched Initiative on the Future of Nursing seeks to address the challenges facing the nursing profession and to improve healthcare quality and delivery. It’s time for…

Healthcare immunization: Protecting coworkers and the community

October 5, 2014

Health care professionals are at high risk for exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases and infections. Safeguard yourself, your patients, and your family members. Make sure you and your patients…

Lyme disease prevention and treatment

June 27, 2017

SCENARIO: When you meet your patient Tom for the first time, he reports fever, headaches, a rash on his stomach, and muscle aches. As you perform your assessment, he says, “I’m not sure…