Nurses play key role in recognizing, responding to patients in exploited circumstances Human trafficking, a crime involving the exploitation of a person for labor, services, or commercial sex,…
According to the Associated Press, a Brookdale Senior Residence facility* worker who identified herself as a nurse, refused to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to Lorraine Bayless, an 87-year-old…
Since smartphones were introduced in 2002, a communications revolution has taken place. We talk on our smartphones, we text on them, we take pictures and post them to…
In a previous blog post, we wrote about nurse managers being caught in the middle of a tug-of-war, trying to balance competing priorities: the need to improve care quality…
Innovation, change management, persistence define successful strategies Appropriate staffing—a dynamic process that aligns the number of nurses, their workload, expertise, and resources with patient needs to achieve quality…
While the idea of innovation can conjure images of high-tech gadgets and artificial intelligence, more often innovation is a result of changes in approach or philosophy that allow…
Advice to steer you in the right direction By Janet Selway, DNSc, ANP-BC, CPNP-PC, FAANP Are you considering becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)? Healthcare provider shortages,…
A stand-out résumé, focused job search, and excellent interview skills can lead you to the job of a lifetime. By Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN-K, CNE,…
Thriving in a contemporary practice setting can hinge on your willingness to continue your education. Today’s professional nurses have a wide variety of choices regarding where to practice…
ANA’s 2017 conference on Friday continued to equip nurses for leading transformational change in health care and provided learning opportunities to translate quality into practice. “We must prepare…
Use coaching skills to enhance your practice and support patients. Coaches work in a variety of fields, including business, health and wellness, fitness, and education. The International Coaching…
Defining the value of nursing AS PART OF OUR NURSING PRACTICE, we engage in critical thinking, prioritize patient needs, communicate with other members of the interprofessional healthcare team,…
In November 2014, ANA released a new position statement that calls for stronger collaboration between registered nurses (RNs) and employers to address nurse fatigue and emphasizes strengthening a…
Almost everyone wants to enjoy the outdoors, particularly on sunny summer days. Outside activity is a pleasurable way to get a daily dose of vitamin D. However, if…
Key takeways Choose the right subject matter expert to deliver an outstanding presentation. Collaborate with subject matter experts throughout the design and development process. Coach subject matter experts…
Nursing programs and funding options are changing to suit new nursing roles and tracks. It’s a good time to be a nurse. Not since Florence Nightingale defined modern…
Editor’s note: This article is the second in a three-part series brought to you in partnership with the International Safety Center. In September, we published “Preventing needlestick and…
Resources to better understand racism in nursing The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light critical mental health disparities for Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in the…
It’s a pleasure to bring you part 2 of “The Essence of Nursing: Advancing the Art and Science of Patient Care, Quality, and Safety.” We’ve had an overwhelming…
This 2018 update to the sepsis bundle focuses on beginning treatment immediately. Takeaways: Sepsis bundles are designed for bedside application of key elements of the Surviving Sepsis Campaing…
Nadia Rodriquez is a leader on a hospital steering committee that has been working on introducing new practice standards for its obstetric units. The standards are part of…
Insight study highlights critical perception gaps between leaders and frontline nurses A study exploring how healthcare organizations currently respond to todays challenges and how they could better use…
Data and care quality go hand in hand. Nurses, as the largest group of healthcare professionals, are key to quality and safety and to ensuring the best patient…
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