January 2025 Vol. 20 No. 1

Acute dystonic reaction

Acute dystonic reactions, movement disturban­ces, fall under the umbrella of extrapyramidal side effects. They’re associated with medications (including antipsychotics and antiemetics) that mediate dopamine.

Advancing antiracism

State nurses association initiatives build on community ties. In June 2024, the American Nurses Association took a significant step forward in addressing racism within the nursing profession by…
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Agenda for nursing excellence

ANCC conferences attract a global audience for education, celebration, and innovation. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy[/caption]Focused learning and new concepts along with fun and festive celebrations were enjoyed by more…

Elect to engage

The work of advancing nursing’s agenda continues. A polarizing presidential and general election took place on November 5, and in its aftermath, I’ve heard from many American Nurses…

Food insecurity in early childhood

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a household condition characterized by limited or uncertain access to sufficient food, which includes running out of food…

Improving obstetric care for Black patients

As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve witnessed some of my Black obstetric patients suffer negative outcomes during their birthing experiences from what I believe were unnecessary and…

Keep your resolutions simple

Make them realistic and achievable. Lillee Gelinas Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Are they realistic? Measurable? Even doable? The history of making resolutions each year…

Navigating Long COVID

Long COVID, a stigmatized and somewhat controversial condition, has begun to gain the public’s attention as some who previously had acute COVID-19 began reporting a unique constellation of…

Post-pandemic quality of life

Understanding nurses’ current experiences can help guide retention efforts. Takeaways: The COVID-19 pandemic has created a difficult situation for healthcare workers worldwide. Nurses, specifically, were already struggling to…

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