“My research article was accepted for publication!”January 17, 2017Beth, a former hospital nursing director-turned-faculty member, learns she has to present her research at a national conference and write it up for publication and funding. Like many…
A conversation with Patricia Flatley BrennanJanuary 17, 2017Patricia Flatley Brennan, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the director of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world’s largest biomedical library and the producer of digital information services used by scientists, health…
A nurse-driven community education program for older adultsJanuary 27, 2017Organizational involvement in community service is a key component of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program®. Healthcare organizations with Magnet® recognition can address community healthcare needs through…
ADA releases position statement on diabetic neuropathyJanuary 13, 2017The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has released a position statement on diabetic neuropathy that outlines recommendations for preventing and managing the condition. Read more
ANA NewsJanuary 27, 2017Powerful habits to manage change effectively How well do you cope with stress and change? RNs today are immersed in challenging and fluctuating environments, with increased workloads, new…
ANA’s Health Risk Appraisal: Three years laterDecember 28, 2016What have we learned in the 3 years since ANA launched the HealthyNurse® Health Risk Appraisal (HRA)? Since November 2013, more than 13,500 RNs and nursing students have participated…
Assessing nurses’ competency to achieve highly reliable careDecember 27, 2016As tenured nurses leave the workplace, healthcare organizations are striving to provide additional development and support for the less-experienced new hires who replace them. Assessing their clinical competency and…
Breaking down diversability barriers to improve patient well-beingDecember 28, 2016Many of us make assumptions based on a person’s appearance, behavior, our personal experiences, and what we believe that person might be thinking. But sometimes, we hear someone…
Cannabis use in older adultsJanuary 13, 2017An article in The Gerontologist discusses the implications of the rising use of cannabis in older Americans. Read more
Continuous-waveform capnography: A crucial tool for ED cliniciansDecember 29, 2016Many emergency department (ED) patients are at risk for complications associated with airway management and ventilator problems. Continuous-waveform capnography (CWC) is a critical method clinicians can use to monitor…
Electronic cigarettes are not harmlessFebruary 2, 2017A study in JAMA Cardiology reports that habitual use of electronic cigarettes is associated with negative physiologic effects. Read more
Enteral feeding: Indications, complications, and nursing careJanuary 11, 2017Enteral feedings deliver nourishment through a tube directly into the GI tract. They’re ordered for patients with a functioning GI tract who can’t ingest enough nutrition orally to meet their…
Exercise guidelines for patients with type 1 diabetesJanuary 26, 2017Access “Exercise management in type 1 diabetes: a consensus statement” in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Read more
FDA approves new drug for CICJanuary 26, 2017On Jan. 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Trulance (plecanatide) for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation. Read more
FDA teething tablet warningFebruary 2, 2017On Jan. 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna pose an unnecessary risk to infants and children and urges consumers…
FDA, EPA releases fish consumption advice for specific groupsJanuary 19, 2017The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released guidance for fish consumption; the guidelines are targeted to women who are pregnant, may…
Give yourself the gift of self-affirmationJanuary 18, 2017We’ve all had days that push us toward the edge. The chaos likely starts around mid-shift and may go something like this: Radiology calls for bed 3, bed 6…
Guns and nursesDecember 27, 2016The ambush shootings in downtown Dallas last July, which killed five police officers and wounded seven other people, cast a spotlight on gun violence yet again. This and other…
Headlines from the HillJanuary 27, 2017ANA shares health-system principles with President-Elect and team ANA President Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, sent a letter to President-Elect Donald J. Trump on December 5,…
Healthcare workforce needsFebruary 2, 2017A special issue of Health Services Research discusses ways to prepare workers to improve the delivery, quality, and cost of U.S. health care. Read more
Hook-and-loop alarm belt: A vital component in a fall-prevention toolkitJanuary 18, 2017Editor’s note: This is one in a series of recurring case studies describing success stories in preventing falls and injuries from falls. The series is brought to you…
In BriefFebruary 2, 2017CDC reports on ‘winnable battles’ to improve Americans’ health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the final report on the Winnable Battles program, an…
Kicking off the “Year of the Healthy Nurse” Worksite wellnessJanuary 27, 2017Welcome to the “Year of the Healthy Nurse.” In 2017, ANA is launching a yearlong campaign focusing on the health, safety, and wellness of RNs by promoting content…
Managing medications for hospital patients with Parkinson diseaseDecember 29, 2016A progressive degenerative disease, Parkinson disease (PD) is marked by tremor, slow movement, stiffness, and balance problems. It affects about 1 million Americans—more than amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis,…
MRI may help predict response to antidepressantsJanuary 26, 2017A functional MRI brain scan may help predict which patients will respond positively to antidepressant therapy, according to a study in Brain. Read more and read the study abstract.
National Magnet Nurse of the Year® 2016 award winnersJanuary 27, 2017The National Magnet Nurse of the Year® awards from the American Nurses Credentialing Center recognize the outstanding contributions of clinical nurses from Magnet®-recognized organizations for innovation, consultation, leadership,…
New guideline for treating hypertensionJanuary 19, 2017The Annals of Internal Medicine has published a new guideline on the pharmacologic treatment of hypertension in adults 60 years or older and target blood pressure goals. Read…
New newborn screening for metabolic disordersFebruary 9, 2017On Feb. 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted marketing of the Seeker System for the screening of four, rare Lysosomal Storage Disorders in newborns. Read…
No time like the present to get healthyDecember 28, 2016This month, ANA rolls out a new yearlong initiative focused on helping every nurse be a healthy nurse. Why? Good health is good for you and helps you…
Patient on the precipiceJanuary 11, 2017Richard Hamilton, age 67, is admitted to the telemetry unit from the emergency department (ED) with new-onset chest pain. In the ED, his troponin test is negative, a 12-lead…
Subduing stress: A physiology-based approachJanuary 18, 2017Stress can influence disease development and exacerbation—but managing it effectively can reduce its effects. To promote our own wellness, we need to develop strategies to reduce the effects…
Uncertainty, confusion, and the ACADecember 27, 2016John C. Calhoun, seventh Vice President of the United States, said, “The interval between the decay of the old and the formation and establishment of the new constitutes…
Urinary incontinence in nursing-home residents associated with increased mortality riskFebruary 9, 2017Nursing home-residents with urinary incontinence are at higher risk for mortality, according to a study in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. Read more
Welcome to ANA on the FrontlineJanuary 27, 2017The American Nurses Association and its official journal, American Nurse Today, are pleased to introduce an enhanced communications program for ANA members in 2017. After conducting an extensive…
Enteral feeding: Indications, complications, and nursing careBy: Amanda Houston, MSN, MHA, RN, and Paul Fuldauer, RD, LDN
