A better normal
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A new sense of gratitude
In 2021, giving thanks is different. In November, Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to stop and reflect on the people…
Advanced practice nurses: Show your spirit
Declare the importance of your independence. WE CELEBRATE American Independence Day on July 4 every year. Fireworks, parades, carnivals, concerts,…
Beyond the pandemic: Looking forward
How a global health crisis has changed nursing. It’s hard to believe we’ve been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for…
Blink…and our world changed
How to manage and stay healthy in uncertain times. (more…)
Bright spots for the new year
COVID-19 care innovations worth keeping. We’ve lived through three waves of COVID-19 and learned from each one. New ways to…
Climate change and health
We’re not the only species being impacted. Tina M. Marrelli My husband and I have been involved in Sea Turtle…
Editorial: Presidential leadership
Lessons and insights for the profession from ANA’s past presidents (more…)
Errors, care, and the bottom line
Try a mock survey to ensure patient safety. PRESIDENT Calvin Coolidge once said, “The chief business of the American people…
From #MeToo to #UsToo
Unifying our approach to bullying, incivility, and violence Lillee Gelinas How long have we been talking about the chronic problem…
Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Report
Good for you, good for the profession The recently released National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report, The Future…
Genomics and precision health
Looking into the future At the June 2021 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly, we discussed an important topic that…
How dirty is your cellphone?
You wash your hands…maybe you should clean your phone PATIENT SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK is March 10-16, 2019. Are you aware…
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing
Insights, instincts, and a few gut feelings. The pandemic has quickly changed our world, our profession, and our vision for…
Infection prevention reality
We know what to do, but we don’t always do it. (more…)
Invisible injuries, invisible patients
Are we asking the right questions? Lillee Gelinas In this month’s issue of American Nurse Journal, Andrea Kossoudji and Julie…
Looking beyond the pandemic: A virtual roundtable
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, but many are starting to ponder its lasting effects on nursing. The editorial…
Mentoring for cultural awareness
Make a commitment to self-awareness. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) definition, mentoring is a one-to-one, long-term relationship between…
Nurse suicide: Breaking the silence
More research and awareness are needed. The recent sudden deaths of fashion designer Kate Spade and TV host Anthony Bourdain have…
Nursing care: The quest to eliminate preventable harm
Defining the value of nursing AS PART OF OUR NURSING PRACTICE, we engage in critical thinking, prioritize patient needs, communicate…
Our future through my review mirror
Turn the troubling events of 2020 into opportunities in 2021. 2020 is finally over! It was a meaningful year because…
Patient safety awareness
How do we create a mindset focused on safety? Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 14-20. Its importance can’t be…
Ready for what’s next?
Find the job you don’t have yet. Lillee Gelinas As healthcare evolves, so do nursing roles. In many ways, the…
Second thoughts about second thoughts
Step back to discover what we’ve learned. Lillee Gelinas I’ll never forget March 12, 2020. That’s when the pandemic became…
Shortage solutions
ANA, partners develop detailed road map for better staffing. News headlines about the nurse staffing shortage portray an extreme event…
Special and unique: You
Using a unique nurse identifier recognizes your contributions to quality patient care. Intelligent systems surround us. They include automated robotic…
Stop the slide
Drifting back to old practices endangers the profession. Before COVID-19, healthcare and nursing performance were moving in the right direction.…
Temper tantrums at work
How do you handle a bullying doctor? Most nurses have witnessed or been the victims of doctor bullying. I know…
The nursing shortage
This one is different We all talk about the nursing shortage. In fact, we’ve been experiencing it for decades. However,…
Tide of change
Report calls on nursing to confront and eradicate racism. Racism: “Assaults on the human spirit in the form of biases,…
Vital and invaluable
Recognizing nurses’ service during Nurses Month. Ernest J. Grant May marks Nurses Month, a time to offer RNs nationwide well-deserved…
Walk a mile in a nurse’s shoes
Redefining the physician–nurse relationship. Traditionally, physician–nurse relationships have been viewed as superior–subordinate. Despite clinical work environment advances that demonstrate teamwork…
When COVID-19 strikes home
My personal story The pandemic’s impact on frontline caregivers has captured headlines and hearts for months. I read as many…
Why surveys matter
Tracking nursing trends and salaries provides valuable insights. Thanks to all of you who participated in this year’s American Nurse…
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