June 2024 Vol. 19 No. 6

A diversified profession

All nurses—regardless of gender—should be concerned that the nursing profession remains predominantly female. In 2023, men comprised just 12.6% of RNs and 10.2% of nurse practitioners (NPs), according…

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 on various leadership roles,…

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) Distinguished AACN Partner Award…

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 to create a false…

Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder

Nurses face two challenges when caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder: a lack of clinical knowledge regarding the customization of patient-centered care to meet the individual needs…

Chylothorax: A stepwise approach to care

Clinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include a thorough evaluation of the patient’s…

Confidence is in

Many consider arrogance the opposite of insecurity. However, I argue that the true opposite of insecurity is confidence. The line between arrogance and confidence may be nearly invisible…

FAQs: AI and prompt engineering

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, cutting-edge technologies have become pivotal in shaping the future of nursing education. The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and prompt engineering stands as…

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 a fall, require prevention…

Making peace with imperfection

I’ve felt fear and shame at the idea of my colleagues knowing that I struggle with my mental health. How would they react if they knew the reality…

Medication safety and pediatric health

Research shows that 7,000 to 9,000 people die annually in the United States secondary to a medication error at a cost of over $40 billion a year. Improving…

Men in nursing

Men in nursing view their presence in the profession as vital for addressing social determinants of health and meeting the nation’s growing healthcare needs. Their lived experience, perspective,…

Oncology nursing: Clinical assistant onboarding

Nursing oncology aims to promote early detection, decrease risk, and assist in the management of care, symptoms, and treatment side effects. To continue sparking student interest in oncology…

Tailored falls prevention plans

Nurses make significant contributions to patients’ experiences, safety, and healing. Today, with such a strong evidence base in place to demonstrate the correlation between nursing care and patient…

Taking on health disparities

2024 ANA Innovation Award winners - The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation announced the 2024 ANA Innovation Award winners in March during a LinkedIn…

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 who provide direct patient…

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 the health of my…

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