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Known fallers

Patients who arrive in the emergency department (ED) because of a fall or with a medical condition or after an accident that resulted in…

Gut microbiome and health

Some researchers describe the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and other microbes in our digestive system (the gut microbiome) as the newest discovered body organ. Each…

Sleep and the glymphatic system

Dr. Rafael Pelayo, a sleep physician from Stanford University, shared this insight into how he explains the sleeping brain: “My mother worked in a…

ECMO and nurse-led mobilization

Early mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.

Known fallers

Patients who arrive in the emergency department (ED) because of a fall or with a medical condition or after an accident that…

Gut microbiome and health

Some researchers describe the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and other microbes in our digestive system (the gut microbiome) as the newest discovered body…

Education and Career Guide

Education can be the key to professional success. Whether you’re a new or experienced nurse, returning to school to get your BSN or another advanced degree can make the difference between thriving and stagnating in your career. Tap into the articles presented in this year’s education guide for tips and thoughtful advice on nursing education. The American Nurse Education and Career Guide, provides you with facts, figures, other nurses’ experiences, and tons of other resources to help you in your journey.

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Acute angle-closure glaucoma

Acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) is an ocular emergency that may result in blindness if not promptly identified and treated.

Aortic dissection

An aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of the aorta…

Rocky Mountain spotted fever

While on a hiking trip Mr. Johnson received a tick bite. Seven days later, he developed a headache, fever, and rash around his wrists…

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Jordan Davidson, a 20-year-old Asian-American woman, arrives in the ED with a painful rash that has progressed to blisters on the skin and the…

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

John Benson*, a 45-year-old man, arrives in the emergency department (ED) with chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and palpitations that have been gradually worsening…

Postpartum hemorrhage

Freya Jenkins*, a 22-year-old woman, delivers 32 week gestation triplets via cesarean birth. In the operating room, she experienced quantitative blood loss of 1,050…

Acute angle-closure glaucoma

Acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) is an ocular emergency that may result in blindness if not promptly identified and treated.

Aortic dissection

An aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of…

Rocky Mountain spotted fever

While on a hiking trip Mr. Johnson received a tick bite. Seven days later, he developed a headache, fever, and rash around…

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Jordan Davidson, a 20-year-old Asian-American woman, arrives in the ED with a painful rash that has progressed to blisters on the skin…

The power of language

The nursing profession is rife with language that reinforces an outdated, hierarchical system that devalues nurse expertise. Consider how we describe our nursing colleagues…

Why Mentorship?

Successful mentoring relationships require chemistry and accountability. Over the past half-century, nursing education has undergone significant transformation at all levels. The shift…

From data to action

In 2023, the Nurse Staffing Task Force, a collaboration between the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Association of Critical Care…
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ANA on the Frontline

Connecting the dots with cannabis care

Nurses are becoming an increasingly important part of the movement to educate patients, other healthcare providers, and the public about cannabis use.

Adventures in lifelong learning

After a stint as an ICU charge nurse, Terry Pope, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, knew that leadership was her calling. From that point, she took…

ANA Enterprise News, June 2024

Loressa Cole, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, former CEO of the ANA Enterprise, was honored with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)…

When laws and nursing ethics collide

I live in a state that restricts access to certain healthcare services, and in some cases requires me to report things that will compromise…

Connecting the dots with cannabis care

Nurses are becoming an increasingly important part of the movement to educate patients, other healthcare providers, and the public about cannabis use.

Adventures in lifelong learning

After a stint as an ICU charge nurse, Terry Pope, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, knew that leadership was her calling. From that point,…

My Nurse Influencer

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…

Listening to messages

An analogy that I often use to describe my own experiences in tough caregiving situations is to say, “I have a fork in my…

Finding Your Connection

In a year of finding center, finding connection is important. Nursing is relational. How do you know that you’re not alone as a nurse?…

ChatGPT and aging

Ongoing discourse is needed on how we can use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the needs of the aging population in a responsible…
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…
steel fork

Listening to messages

An analogy that I often use to describe my own experiences in tough caregiving situations is to say, “I have a fork…

Sepsis navigators and hospital outcomes

Without timely intervention, sepsis (a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when an infection triggers a chain reaction) can result in tissue damage,…

A COVID-19 story

There was little information about COVID-19 when the pandemic began, but one important piece of information we did have was that the…

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