A warming planet and human healthJuly 1, 2023Although most Americans voice concern about climate change (climate breakdown), many remain unaware that they’re experiencing its effects today. In fact, those born in the 1980s or later…
Addressing gun violence in AmericaJuly 8, 2023After the latest mass shooting, my nurse colleague and I disagreed about what needs to be done to address gun violence. What guidance does the Code of Ethics…
ANA Enterprise News, July 2023July 7, 2023In celebration of National Nurses Month in May, American Nurses Association (ANA) President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, made a special community visit with nursing…
Boost your mood with foodJuly 5, 2023Traditionally, dietary research focused largely on physical health, producing well-documented findings about how what we eat impacts our cardiovascular system, weight, and activity levels. In more recent years,…
From poster, publication, podium to podcastJuly 2, 2023Nursing podcasts provide nurses and nursing students with opportunities to learn about trends and issues in the profession, new research, innovation, and more. Many nurses also come to…
Herpes zoster ophthalmicusJuly 2, 2023Caroline Carey*, a 62-year-old woman recently diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, arrives at the emergency department (ED) with fatigue, facial pain, and a rash on the left…
Living one’s purpose through serviceJuly 8, 2023Currently celebrating its fifth year, the Jeannine Rivet National Leadership Award enhances community health and healthcare delivery by supporting emerging nurse leaders who integrate their health expertise with…
Moving the dialJuly 2, 2023Achieving and maintaining appropriate staffing has been a rallying cry for decades within the nursing profession and healthcare. The destructive COVID-19 pandemic only deepened underlying chronic work environment…
Observations on nursing shortagesJuly 2, 2023I graduated from my basic nursing program in 1973 (50 years ago!). Just like now, a significant nursing shortage existed then, too. As a matter of fact, I…
Resuscitation after cardiac surgery: Best practice recommendationsJuly 5, 2023According to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 0.7% to 8% of patients who’ve had cardiac surgery suffer from cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation (VF), the most common cause, accounts…
Room at the topJuly 5, 2023It’s not often that aspiring medical students go to nursing school. But Julian Gallegos, PhD, MBA, RN, FNP-BC, CNL, FAUNA, wanted to acquire patient experience while taking his…
Strategies to combat implicit bias in nursingJuly 1, 2023Implicit biases (unconscious biases) are pervasive; we all have them, but they can be unlearned. Similar to medication, nurses words have the ability to heal or harm. Listening…
Supporting and advocating for APRNsJuly 6, 2023Despite the proven value of advanced practice RN (APRN) care, the APRN role is at a crossroads.
The Joint Commission: How to prepare and what to expectJuly 6, 2023Many healthcare organizations find preparing for regulatory and accreditation surveys challenging. Between the unannounced aspect of surveys and everyday challenges, such as staffing shortages and varying patient acuity,…
Wait for the new or consider the old?July 5, 2023So much has been written about the nursing shortage and staffing issues that unraveling it boggles the mind. Healthcare delivery complexity makes focusing on individual problems and finding…
A warming planet and human healthBy: Elizabeth Schenk, PhD, RN, FAAN; Claire A. Richards, PhD, RN; and Phyllis Eide, PhD, MPH, RN
Herpes zoster ophthalmicusBy: Aaron M. Sebach, PhD, DNP, MBA, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CP-C, CLNC, CGNC, CNE, CNEcl, SFHM, FNAP
Resuscitation after cardiac surgery: Best practice recommendationsBy: Madison Carpenter, BSN, RN, CCRN
