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Palliative Care

Palliative care in the emergency department

The fast-paced environment of the emergency department makes it difficult to have lengthy care goal conversations, even with patients who chronic, progressive illnesses. Studies indicate that palliative care consults in the ED can improve patient quality of life.

Nurses on the front lines during pandemics

An annotated bibliography. Editor’s note: This article has undergone peer review. Key Points Infectious disease outbreaks are an emerging global threat. Nurses are one of the most invaluable assets during any infectious disease outbreak. Nurses in all settings must have…

Preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia

Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is a serious complication of an acute care admission, particularly for patients noted to be at risk. HAP can be reduced when infection prevention measures are followed and nursing care is delivered following evidence-based practice guidelines.

School nursing—Always student-centered

Leading and innovating on the frontlines of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic challenges school nurses to continue providing health services when schools are closed and as they re-open. During this health crisis, school nurses are called to boldly use their…
Nurse multitasking

Multitasking: Gift or Nursing’s Curse?

A study that examined the cognitive mechanisms involved in task switching, particularly how executive control processes manage multiple tasks (think of the time you checked a text message while programming an I.V. pump), suggests that multitasking reduces efficiency because the…

Interprofessional collaboration made easy

Interprofessional collaborative teams that include nurses, physicians, social workers, pharmacists, and physical and occupational therapists can help healthcare organizations improve patient and family experiences, ensure good outcomes, and reduce costs.
Ethics

Nurse responsibility in advancing global health

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Volunteer RN Subject: Global health outreach With the recent earthquake in Haiti and the devastation that country has experienced, I feel compelled to take my nursing skills abroad to volunteer with global health outreach programs.…

Moisture-associated skin damage: The basics

Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), inflammation and erosion of the skin, results from prolonged exposure to different sources of moisture such as feces or urine, sweat, saliva, wound exudate, mucus, perspiration, digestive secretions, and other bodily fluids. Learn how to identify…
STI guidelines

2021 CDC STI guidelines: A review of changes

Follow current recommendations for prevention, assessment, and treatment.  Takeaways: Sexually transmitted infections are epidemic in the United States with numbers steadily rising and reaching an all-time high for the sixth straight year. One in five Americans has an STI on…
Nursing student grieving after the death of a patient

Dealing with Death as a Nursing Student

Death is common in the hospital but nursing students are rarely prepared to deal with it. Although death is a natural part of life, it’s typically not talked about that way, especially in nursing school. Instead, we discuss how people…

Revising a clinical ladder program to increase nurse participation

A community hospital recognizes a need and builds a program to meet it. Takeaways: To recruit and retain a strong, competent nursing workforce, healthcare organizations must provide programs that support new nurses, beginning with onboarding and throughout their careers. The…

Nurses take the lead on COVID-19 vaccination

Innovation and coordination are keys for success. As authorized COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed across the nation, RNs are leading rollout administration, coordination, and education efforts. The strategy for getting “shots in arms” varies by state with the aim to…
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Honoring our veterans

Honoring our veterans is an essential part of our society as they have shown dedication and bravery while serving our country. It’s our responsibility to provide them with veteran-centered care, which can enhance their quality of life. Veterans face many…

How reliable is your bedside shift report?

Traditional bedside shift reporting may not focus on specific patient safety prevention methods.  An enhanced assessment can include targeted evidence-based actions designed to standardize patient safety into a checklist. 
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Improve the patient experience: STAT

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the damage it has left in its path will take years to clean up. Just like with any other catastrophic disaster, the aftermath of the pandemic’s long-term health effects, both physical and psychological,…

Sepsis beyond the hospital

Nurses are on the frontline of preventing sepsis in the community. Early recognition of sepsis symptoms is essential to initiate timely interventions, avoid rehospitalization, and prevent poor outcomes.
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Climate change and health

We’re not the only species being impacted.  Tina M. Marrelli My husband and I have been involved in Sea Turtle Patrol for decades. We walk assigned beaches of southwest Florida to identify and support sea turtle survival. This volunteer honor…
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Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cystitis

A case report to guide nurse practitioners. By Myriam Jean Cadet, PhD, APRN, MSN, FNP-C Takeaways Early diagnosis of cystitis is important to manage and prevent renal complications. Antibiotic drug therapy can help provide a cure for cystitis. Nurses play a…

Choosing the right NP education

Takeaways: Choosing the right NP specialty can be difficult decision for the RN ready to move forward with education and career goals. Knowing educational options for selecting the right degree and the right type of program when choosing to become…