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ANA survey finds PPE shortages persist, reuse practices rise

The American Nurses Association (ANA) released new findings from a nationwide COVID-19 survey that indicate personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages persist and reuse practices for single-use PPE are on the rise, despite a lack of standard practices and evidence of…

Risk stratification of CVD in type 2 diabetes

An estimated 34 million Americans, age 18 years and older, have diabetes, most with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) as well as a high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). More than 80% of patients with diabetes meet or rank above the…

Supporting staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case report

We know from the Handbook of COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment, compiled by frontline providers in China, that caregiver emotional sequelae to the pandemic may include anxiety, panic, distress, and powerlessness. At Chilton Medical Center in New Jersey, we developed an…

Promoting nurse mental health

Nurses are experiencing an unprecedented amount of burnout, depression, and anxiety. Stressful work environments, workplace bullying, and workplace cultures unsupportive of personal well-being play a role in the nurse mental health crisis.

Speaking out

A critical time for nurses and all vulnerable populations. (more…)

COVID-19 alternate care sites: RN perspective

Identify challenges and benefits to inform future sites. Takeaways: This project sought the perspectives of RNs to understand the challenges, barriers, and benefits of working in COVID-19 alternative care sites (ACSs). These recommendations are the first based on direct interviews…
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Life after retirement

Planning for what lies ahead. Takeaways: According to the American Nurses Association, 500,000 experienced RNs are projected to retire by 2022. Retirement is a major life transition that can lead to opportunity and self-satisfaction but shouldn’t be viewed as a…
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Nurse-led case management of bariatric-surgery patients shows promise

Nurse-led case management for bariatric surgery patients offered better outcomes compared to usual care, a literature review indicates. A review of 10 studies found that a multidisciplinary approach that began in the preoperative period and emphasized behavioral change offered better…

Why exercise is so important during menopause

According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s National Nursing Workforce Study, about 91% of RNs are women, and their average age is 50. In fact, almost half of the full-time and part-time RNs in the U.S. are…
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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 the future. While we were celebrating holidays in December 2019, the first reports of a new coronavirus disease were being…
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ANA Enterprise News May 2021

Honoring nurses in May For Nurses Month 2021, the American Nurses Association (ANA) honors the nation’s nurses  whose vital contributions during a pandemic profoundly impact the health and well-being of our communities.  This article is available to American Nurses Association…
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Conversations as self-care

One intervention in my nursing practice is to facilitate intentional conversations. When I first started my role as a psych-mental health APRN in 2016, I was approached by our patient experience department for ideas to support their staff working in…

Preventing workplace violence

Analyze, report, and educate to ensure staff and patient safety The stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated violence in our society. In January 2022, The Joint Commission published new requirements that support workplace violence prevention. Our…

10 years of inpatient diabetes certification— Lessons learned

Diabetes quality improvement (QI) in an inpatient academic hospital setting can be challenging because of communication gaps among staff, pre-established mealtime delivery schedules, complex patient populations, pro­vider turn­over, and competing staff demands.

Reiki: Hand in hand with nursing

Caring for your patients and yourself. Takeaways: Reiki is grounded in the transmission of energy through a practitioners’ hands to restore the body’s homeostasis. Nurses can learn to be Reiki practitioners by receiving training from Reiki masters. The Reiki principles…

Power of positivity

Positive thinking skills training may present an innovative opportunity to combat stress and improve coping. Nurse leaders exposed to a positive thinking skills intervention experienced increased engagement, improved ability to cope with stress, and presumed improvement in quality of work…
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A season of thanks

Expressing gratitude is good for you. AS I REFLECT on the Thanksgiving season, I think about how thankful I am for my many nursing colleagues and their constant contributions to outstanding nursing education and practice. I’m also thankful that I…