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Gratitude

A new sense of gratitude

In 2021, giving thanks is different.  In November, Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to stop and reflect on the people and events that have made a difference in our lives. However, this year feels different when it comes to expressing…

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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Women and cardiovascular disease

Understand women’s unique risks and symptoms to ensure early identification and treatment of CVD. Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality in women; women of color are at greater risk for CVD than white women. Women’s symptoms…
spirituality

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…
Trust in nurses

Examining Public Perception of Nurses

The public places their trust in nurses because they expect them to act truthfully, transparently, and with integrity. Imagine you’re a patient and your nurse is going to insert a urinary catheter into you. You trust that the nurse will…

Nurse research and the institutional review board

Learn how the IRB process works to ensure participant safety and quality research. Takeaways: The institutional review board (IRB) process is intended to ensure study participant safety and high-quality research. Work with colleagues familiar with the process to help you…
Venous Ulcer Care

Venous ulcer care

Prompt, proper care will help reduce complications and improve quality of life.  Venous ulcers are the most common lower extremity wounds in the United States. Patients experience poor quality of life as a result of pain and immobility, and they…
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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…

Brighter days ahead

Marking one year of the pandemic and nurses’ response We generally think of anniversaries as causes for celebration, as is the case of the American Nurses Association (ANA) reaching a significant milestone this year—125 years of service to nurses. (more…)

Nursing considerations for procedural sedation and analgesia: Part 1

This first in a two-part series reviews patient assessment, red flags, and pharmacologic agents. Takeaways:  Registered nurses providing moderate procedural sedation and analgesia must demonstrate clinical competency and a working knowledge of their state board of nursing requirements.   Propofol is…

Implementing evidence-based practice in long-term care

Long-term care (LTC) facilities are faced with many care hurdles, including a growing geriatric population, complexities associated with chronic conditions, and an insufficient workforce. Evidence-based practices (EBPs) facilitated by nurses can bridge the gap between current and best practices and…
Writing For Publication

Writing for publication: Strategies for success

Follow these tips to improve the chances your article will be published.  Editor’s note: Dissemination 101 is a series designed to help nurses share their expertise. To read other articles in the series, click here. Writing is a win–win skill.…