Anticholinergics: Adverse effectsAugust 7, 2023Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking the action of acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter)…
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administrationNovember 4, 2023A study by Wax and colleagues found that each year in the United States over 500,000 healthcare-associated bloodstream infections are attributed to I.V. catheters, including central and peripheral…
Infiltration of xylazine in illicit fentanylNovember 4, 2023Be alert for the signs of this drug, a growing contributor to the opioid epidemic. In addition to the influx of fentanyl in the illicit drug supply, xylazine,…
Insulin injection and changing injury trendsAugust 7, 2023A lot can change in healthcare over 5 years, including advancements in precise and early diagnosis of disease, treatment options, expansion of outpatient and pharmacy services, robotics for…
Nurse referrals to pharmacyMarch 7, 2024As the main point of patient contact, nurses can help quickly identify potential health-related issues. Taking a whole person/population health management approach provides patients with individualized care management…
Obesity in adults: Pharmacologic options for successful managementSeptember 8, 2023Marcy Taylor*, a 48-year-old woman, visits her nurse practitioner, Bryan Thomas, to discuss weight loss management. Marcy is 62 inches tall, weighs 182 lbs, and has a body…
Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforceDecember 9, 2023Project ECHO is a collaborative learning model that connects rural clinicians with an interprofessional team of specialists via videoconferencing. The American Nurses Association reports that many factors influence…
The art and science of medication administrationSeptember 27, 2018Most nurses administer medications every day. Because it’s such a frequent, repetitive task, we may take our knowledge and skills for granted. Forthat reason, we should periodically revisit the…
Vancomycin flushing syndromeOctober 7, 2023Shantae Demano*, a 62-year-old woman with a history of recent total left knee surgery, is admitted to the ICU with sepsis and an infection of the knee, which…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effectsAnticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking the action…
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administrationA study by Wax and colleagues found that each year in the United States over 500,000 healthcare-associated bloodstream infections are attributed to I.V. catheters,…
Infiltration of xylazine in illicit fentanylBe alert for the signs of this drug, a growing contributor to the opioid epidemic. In addition to the influx of fentanyl in the…
Insulin injection and changing injury trendsA lot can change in healthcare over 5 years, including advancements in precise and early diagnosis of disease, treatment options, expansion of outpatient and…
Nurse referrals to pharmacyAs the main point of patient contact, nurses can help quickly identify potential health-related issues. Taking a whole person/population health management approach provides patients…
Obesity in adults: Pharmacologic options for successful managementMarcy Taylor*, a 48-year-old woman, visits her nurse practitioner, Bryan Thomas, to discuss weight loss management. Marcy is 62 inches tall, weighs 182 lbs,…
Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforceProject ECHO is a collaborative learning model that connects rural clinicians with an interprofessional team of specialists via videoconferencing. The American Nurses Association reports…
The art and science of medication administrationMost nurses administer medications every day. Because it’s such a frequent, repetitive task, we may take our knowledge and skills for granted. Forthat reason, we…
Vancomycin flushing syndromeShantae Demano*, a 62-year-old woman with a history of recent total left knee surgery, is admitted to the ICU with sepsis and an infection…
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administrationBy: Lauren Gilmore, DNP, CRNA; Virginia C. Simmons, DNP, CRNA, CHSE-A, FAANA, FAAN; Jessica Seidelman, MD, MPH; and Staci S. Reynolds, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, CPHQ, FAAN
Infiltration of xylazine in illicit fentanylBy: Kathleen Neville, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Julia Bonfim, MPA
Insulin injection and changing injury trendsBy: Amber Hogan Mitchell, DrPH, MPH, CPH, and Ginger B. Parker, MBA
Obesity in adults: Pharmacologic options for successful managementBy: Kimberly Lynch, DNP, MBA, MSN, APRN-FPA, NP-C
Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforceBy: Kate Taylor, DNP, FNP-C, CPPS, FNAP; Sarah Ross, DO, MS, CMD; Susanna Luk-Jones, MS; Matthew Biggerstaff, OMS-IV
