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Nursing practice
Ethics case study: ‘Just watch them die…’
According to the Associated Press, a Brookdale Senior Residence facility* worker who identified herself as a nurse, refused to administer…
Evolution or revolution? Smartphone use in nursing practice
Since smartphones were introduced in 2002, a communications revolution has taken place. We talk on our smartphones, we text on…
Gen Y to Take Over. Prepare
In a previous blog post, we wrote about nurse managers being caught in the middle of a tug-of-war, trying to balance…
Innovating better patient care
While the idea of innovation can conjure images of high-tech gadgets and artificial intelligence, more often innovation is a result…
Is advanced practice nursing for you?
Advice to steer you in the right direction By Janet Selway, DNSc, ANP-BC, CPNP-PC, FAANP Are you considering becoming an…
Landing your dream job
A stand-out résumé, focused job search, and excellent interview skills can lead you to the job of a lifetime. By…
Lifelong learning: Your catalyst for success
Thriving in a contemporary practice setting can hinge on your willingness to continue your education. Today’s professional nurses have a…
March 10: ANA Conference Nurses Transforming Health Care
ANA’s 2017 conference on Friday continued to equip nurses for leading transformational change in health care and provided learning opportunities…
Nurse coaching: Facilitating a paradigm of health and wellness
Use coaching skills to enhance your practice and support patients. Coaches work in a variety of fields, including business, health…
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…
Nursing practice and work environment
In November 2014, ANA released a new position statement that calls for stronger collaboration between registered nurses (RNs) and employers…
Nursing practice and work environment
Almost everyone wants to enjoy the outdoors, particularly on sunny summer days. Outside activity is a pleasurable way to get…
Partnering with subject-matter experts
Key takeways Choose the right subject matter expert to deliver an outstanding presentation. Collaborate with subject matter experts throughout the…
Pathbreaking education options for 21st-century nurses
Nursing programs and funding options are changing to suit new nursing roles and tracks. It’s a good time to be…
Preventing blood and body fluid splashes and splatters
Editor’s note: This article is the second in a three-part series brought to you in partnership with the International Safety…
Responding to the demand for more “Essence of Nursing”
It’s a pleasure to bring you part 2 of “The Essence of Nursing: Advancing the Art and Science of Patient…
Surviving Sepsis Campaign hour-1 bundle
This 2018 update to the sepsis bundle focuses on beginning treatment immediately. Takeaways: Sepsis bundles are designed for bedside application…
The importance of explaining why
Nadia Rodriquez is a leader on a hospital steering committee that has been working on introducing new practice standards for…
Using data in nursing practice
Data and care quality go hand in hand. Nurses, as the largest group of healthcare professionals, are key to quality…
