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Laura Swoboda at the European Gaza Hospital

From the Midwest to the Middle East

In the light from the hospital courtyard where refugees were cooking and doing laundry, I read the dedication in War Surgery, a book by the International Red Cross Red Crescent Society, which reads, “Our common goal is to protect and…
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Why some people are healthy, and others are not: Part 2

Once you’ve decided that early childhood development is one key to a healthy life, you’re forced into a world that’s part neurobiology and psychoneuroendocrinology, part immunology, and part sociology. We know from developmental neurobiology that billions of neurons in a…

Transitioning from nurse clinician to nurse educator

The future of nursing and healthcare requires more nurse educators. Takeaways: The nursing profession needs more nurse educators to train enough nurses to care for the U.S. population. Nurse clinicians can transition to an educator role within their own workplace…

One vital skill for a nurse: Work-life balance

Nursing is a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding profession. According to a 2012 research reviewOpens in a new window or tab, nursing is one of the most stressful jobs in the modern world. Because of the demands and stress that comes…
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Reducing readmissions in stroke patients

Stroke readmissions are multifaceted and complex. In addition to recognizing risk factors for recurrent stroke, nurses should focus on impacting potentially preventable readmission complications such as medication adherence issues, post-discharge infection, and other readmission etiologies.

RN to BSN: Why and how

Prepare yourself to successfully pursue a BSN. Takeaways: Research has shown that baccalaureate-prepared nurses are preferred by nursing administrators and patients. The healthcare environment is evolving and increasing in complexity, so nurses must be prepared for their expanding professional roles.…
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Blue light and sleep: What nurses need to know

Strategic interventions can improve alertness and sleep.  Takeaways Sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Bright or blue light exposure before bedtime can disrupt biological sleep mechanisms, making it more challenging for nurses to obtain adequate sleep. Nurses…

Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold management

A common misconception is that adults who are obese can’t experience malnourishment because their weight suggests excess caloric intake. All clinicians should receive education that addresses unconscious bias that may affect their communication and care. Sensitivity training can help increase…

Unplanned Extubation: Eliminating preventable deaths

Unplanned extubations (UEs) can be reduced through the implementation of standardization of best practices, policies and procedures for institution-wide reliability for airway management safety. While organizational change is eventually needed, nurses can still do their part to reduce UEs.
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Recognizing and Managing Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction

About every 40 seconds in the United States, someone experiences an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)—that adds up to about 600,000 AMIs every year. This potentially debilitating condition, which results from myocardial cell death caused by prolonged ischemia, is associated with…
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Spirituality and nursing care

The bond between caregivers and the dying Spiritual care in nursing is an important part of overall healthcare, but in the second half of the 20th century, spirituality seemed a victim of the changed attitude toward faith and religion in…