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Video: A closer look at patient refusal

In the August issue of American Nurse Journal, Fidel Lim, DNP, CCRN, the author of our Can You Imagine? Nurse Influencer blog collaborated with Gary Sanin Camelo, MPA, LMSW, BS, BSN, RN, NE-BC to author When a patient refuses a…

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. 

Stroke: Act FAST

The FAST acronym (Face, Arm, Speech, Time to call 911) are critical to recognizing signs of stroke and ensuring quick treatment. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) stroke scale, which provides a numeric score based on assessment results.
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A year of finding center

Starting. Beginning. Renewing. It’s a New Year! What’s happening in your nursing practice that needs reflection? How do you “be your own nurse” in 2024? Throughout 2023, the world seemed different. Do you remember when you drove to work during…

A broader look at insulin

Approximately 34 million people in the United States have diabetes; 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Insulin saves lives and helps people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes live longer than they would without it,…
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Landing a clinical practicum preceptor

Preparation and perseverance will help you find the right preceptor and site. Takeaways: Before beginning your preceptor search, know your school and specialty requirements for clinical preceptors. Perseverance is key to a successful preceptor search. (more…)

Mitigating melanoma

Mela­noma, which was once thought to be uncommon, is the most serious type of skin cancer. It accounts for 75% of deaths associated with cutaneous cancers.
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Accused of workplace bullying: What happens next?

If an informal resolution can’t be achieved, follow your organization’s investigation protocol. Takeaways: Workplace bullying is abusive conduct that is threatening, humiliating, or intimidating and interferes with a productive work environment. Being accused of workplace bullying can have devastating effects on…

5 steps to interim manager success

Turn a challenge into an opportunity. Takeaways: The interim nurse manager role can be extremely complex and challenging but is crucial for department stability, leadership continuity, patient safety, and quality care. Transitioning from peer to nurse manager even if temporary…
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Rhabdomyolysis

Michael*, a 12-year-old boy, is admitted to a pediatric unit for a fulminating sinus infection. His history includes treatment for six sinus infections over the past year. A computed tomography scan of the sinuses reveals complete obstruction with pyrogenic infiltration…

Workplace violence: A nurse tells her story

It’s not okay, and it is a big deal. By Lillee Gelinas, MSN, RN, CPPS, FAAN “Personal boundary violation is not part of our job description. That statement is powerful because boundary setting is a part of our job. I…
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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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Pediatric sepsis: Are you ready?

Sepsis has received much attention recently, but the pediatric population is missing from many of these discussions. Increased nursing knowledge about sepsis recognition, management, and emergency care can improve outcomes for these patients.
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Implementation: The linchpin of evidence-based practice changes

Take a strategic approach to translating research into practice. Implementation is a major step in the evidence-based practice (EBP) process that’s often underappreciated and under-resourced, resulting in delays in using evidence in clinical practice settings.

How to avoid gender bias in nursing education

A simple game can teach valuable lessons. Takeaways: Many men who enter nursing face bias based on preconceived notions about who can be a nurse. Nurse educators have a responsibility to ensure their biases don’t negatively impact a student’s career…