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July 2024 Vol. 19 No. 7

Acute angle-closure glaucoma

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

Changing an imperfect system of care

In a 2022 Viewpoint, I highlighted actions to address the nursing workforce shortage. In that article, I said, “Nothing will change until healthcare policy identifies the economic value…

CMS establishes minimum LTC staffing standards

In a significant move toward achieving safe nurse staffing levels, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established minimum staffing standards for nurses in long-term care (LTC)…

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.

Lyme carditis: A clinical case report

A 19-year-old college student arrives at the campus student health clinic after feeling faint while out for his routine run. He tells the health clinic RN that during…

Mental health matters

This month, the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association celebrates its 50th anniversary of supporting graduate-level nursing students from historically marginalized communities as they prepare…

My patient is a victim of human trafficking

The growth of human trafficking increases the odds that you’ll encounter a patient who’s a victim. We can’t afford to miss any opportunity to provide aid to this…

Reimaging how to engage, listen to, and support nurses

The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation), the charitable and philanthropic arm of the American Nurses Association (ANA), aims to transform healthcare through the power of nursing. The Foundation…

The Economic Power of care

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) released an important new report on International Nurses Day. The report brings together evidence from economists and other renowned experts from across…

Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancy

Historically, vaccination rates among college students, specifically for human papillomavirus and seasonal influenza, have run low. The same trend has occurred with COVID-19 vaccination. To address this issue,…

Wellness challenges

The 2022 National Nursing Workforce Survey found that 50.8% of respondents felt emotionally drained, 45.1% felt burned out, and 56.4% felt “used up.” Wellness challenges also can foster…

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