ANA Enterprise News, November 2024November 8, 2024Pharmacology courses for APRNs, 2025 ANA elections, Debbie Hatmaker to retire after 45 years of shaping the nursing profession, Vital knowledge for nurse manager success, Remembering past ANA…
Anti-racism in nursingNovember 4, 2024Barriers to and strategies for sustainable progress Racism in nursing not only contradicts the core values of our profession but also undermines the quality of care we provide.…
ARDS and prone positioningNovember 8, 2024In 2013, prone positioning—which has been shown to reduce mortality, decrease or prevent lung injury, and improve oxygenation—was written into national and international guidelines as a frontline therapy…
Asking for a change of assignmentNovember 8, 2024I’ve been a charge nurse for several years and find passion and purpose in my responsibility directing the care team and being a nursing leader. Sometimes, however, I…
Building peer and leadership support to improve nurse well-beingNovember 8, 2024As part of its mission, the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) delivers programs to enable better health outcomes for patients and the nurses who care for them. One…
Centered on nursesNovember 8, 2024Visionary programs tailor-made for RNs’ ideas and needs The nation’s healthcare system, complex and challenging, also appreciates innovation. Nurses see opportunities to improve processes and enhance patient outcomes.…
Cystic fibrosisNovember 22, 2024A 48-year-old woman with a history of cystic fibrosis, is admitted to the surgical unit with a small bowel obstruction. At home, the patient wears 3 liters of…
Engaging four generations of nursesNovember 8, 2024Engaging every nurse in our profession can be incredibly powerful. When nurses come together, we can advocate more effectively for our patients, families, and communities while supporting each…
Fistula management basicsNovember 8, 2024As nurses, we care for various types of patients, but sometimes, we encounter patients with comorbidities we’ve only read about. We can feel overwhelmed when faced with unfamiliar…
Implicit bias: More than a buzzwordNovember 8, 2024Implicit bias, unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence our thoughts, actions, and decisions, frequently contradict our conscious beliefs. It’s a universal phenomenon that affects everyone, regardless of moral…
Innovations to keep patients and nurses safeNovember 8, 2024Kathleen M. Sutcliffe, PhD, safety expert and Johns Hopkins University professor, predicts that “the next waves of innovation will focus on improving how people interact with one another…
Leaning into lifestyle November 8, 2024Mitigating obesity, depression, and dementia risk with blue zone habits Chronic diseases, including obesity, depression and dementia, pose significant risks to health, and they’re on the rise. Understanding…
Medication safetyNovember 1, 2024In 2023, the CDC reported that the most common types of adverse drug events are associated with allergic reactions, side effects, over-medication, medication errors, and drug–drug interactions. Healthcare…
Simulation: Preparing for workplace violenceNovember 6, 2024Workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare remains a serious concern, and most healthcare workers will experience violence committed by patients. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and…
Thinking out loudNovember 1, 2024Much has been written about the need to promote nursing’s value and contribution. We talk about visibility in terms of what we do, are doing, or have done.…
Anti-racism in nursingBy: Marketa Houskova, DNP, MAIA, RN; Carter Todd, MS, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CCRN; and Aron King, MS, RN
ARDS and prone positioningBy: Jennifer Rechter, MSN, RN-BC, AGCNS-BC; Amanda Dauscher, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN; and Kathleen M. Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN
Centered on nursesBy: Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN & Kathy Driscoll, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCM
Leaning into lifestyle By: Laura Woodward, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC; Stacy Stuart, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC; and Loretta T. Lee, PhD, RN, CRNP, FNP-BC, CNE, FNAP, FADLN
Simulation: Preparing for workplace violenceBy: Kimberly Andrews, DNP, RN; Lenetra L. Jefferson, PhD, RN, CNE, CNL, LMT; and Elizabeth Wyckoff, DNP, RN, CHSE
