ANA on the Frontline, May 2019May 8, 2019Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: What’s the…
Diversifying the nation’s behavioral health workforceMay 7, 2019SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program at ANA celebrates 45 years. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log in here
Evidence-based practices for osteoarthritis managementMay 7, 2019Osteoarthritis is a chronic disorder of the joints that is painful, prevalent, costly, and a leading cause of disability.· Management of osteoarthritis is multifaceted and includes nonpharmacologic, pharmacologic,…
Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Extending the visionMay 7, 2019Nurses, healthcare leaders, and stakeholders are once again seeking to map out the future of the nursing profession into the next decade as a way to prepare for…
Gait belts 101: A tool for patient and nurse safetyMay 3, 2019Tips for assessing patient mobility and using gait belts All nurses want to keep their patients safe, but falls and injuries when moving patients are a common problem.…
Hardwiring safety at the point of careMay 7, 2019An organizational road map to gait belt use. Safe patient handling training for nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurse aides should include the use of transfer aids,…
May 2019 Vol. 14 No. 5May 8, 2019This issue includes two articles with so much information that we had to break them into two parts. The first is a feature titled “Nursing considerations for procedural…
Nursing considerations for procedural sedation and analgesia: Part 1May 7, 2019This first in a two-part series reviews patient assessment, red flags, and pharmacologic agents. Takeaways: Registered nurses providing moderate procedural sedation and analgesia must demonstrate clinical competency and…
Revisiting CLABSI prevention strategies: Pt 1May 7, 2019Follow the basics to keep your patients safe. Takeaways: · Central line–associated bloodstream infection prevention requires meticulous attention to insertion, care, and maintenance of central lines. · Collaboration…
Social media: New communication platform, but old rules still applyMay 7, 2019Stop and think before you post. Takeaways: · Social media is a powerful double-edged sword capable of providing access to education and also leading to negative consequences when…
Summer HEAT nursing camp: First-year experiences in program developmentMay 7, 2019The authors describe a fun way to help students explore career options. Takeaways: · Nursing faculty facilitate an interactive career exploration camp for high school students interested in…
The compassion balanceMay 7, 2019Try these techniques to help maintain satisfaction in work and life. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log…
Welcome to the professionMay 7, 2019ANA is here to support all nurses every step of the way. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member?…
Workplace violence: Don’t risk it, de-escalate itMay 8, 2019Know the warning signs and stay calm. (more…)
Evidence-based practices for osteoarthritis managementBy: Elizabeth A. Schlenk, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Xiaojun Shi, BSN, RN
Gait belts 101: A tool for patient and nurse safetyBy: Wendy Wintersgill, MSN, RN, CRRN, ONC, ACNS-BC
Hardwiring safety at the point of careBy: Wendy Wintersgill, MSN, RN, CRRN, ONC, ACNS-BC, and Gary A. Greenslade, MPT
Nursing considerations for procedural sedation and analgesia: Part 1By: Michael Kost, DNP, CRNA, CHSE
Summer HEAT nursing camp: First-year experiences in program developmentBy: Margot Fox, MSN, RN, CNE; Kendall Henderson, MSN, RN; Amy Curtis, PhD, RN, CHSE; Meghan Jones, MSN, RN, ACNPC-AG; and Kelly Strickland, MSN, RN
