What’s new about measles?
Measles has been in the news frequently this year given recent outbreaks of this vaccine-preventable disease. Before the measles vaccine was introduced in 1963,…
Immune/Lymphatic System
Sepsis beyond the hospital
Nurses are on the frontline of preventing sepsis in the community. Early recognition of sepsis symptoms is essential to initiate timely interventions, avoid rehospitalization,…
Revisiting CLABSI prevention strategies: Part 2
When a patient’s healthcare team determines that a central line is needed (see myamericannurse.com/revisiting-clabsi-prevention-strategies-part-1), proper maintenance is required to prevent CLABSI and prompt action…
Tactic for overcoming vaccine hesitancy identified
A study in Vaccines reports that exposing people to the pain and suffering caused by vaccine-preventable diseases is more effective than simply providing vaccine…
Revisiting CLABSI prevention strategies: Pt 1
Follow the basics to keep your patients safe. Takeaways: · Central line–associated bloodstream infection prevention requires meticulous attention to insertion, care, and maintenance of…
Lack of access to antibiotics is global challenge
Although overuse of antibiotics gets most of the attention, many people in low-and middle-income countries die because they lack access to antibiotics, according to…
How dirty is your cellphone?
You wash your hands…maybe you should clean your phone PATIENT SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK is March 10-16, 2019. Are you aware of these facts? Preventable…
ANA on the Frontline: In Brief, February 2019
Putting a spotlight on influenza vaccination At the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, CA, this January, hosts Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg…
Measles back with a vengeance—Vaccine requests spike
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, five measles outbreaks have been reported in the United States. Three are in New York…
Candida auris: Nurses’ response to an emerging threat
Prevention and management of “superbugs” or “nightmare bacteria” require that nurses understand the complexity of the organisms involved and their impact on the care…
Recognizing nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship
It has not been my experience that healthcare organizations are resistant to the inclusion of nurses, rather, as Rita Olans has described, the role…
What’s new about measles?
Measles has been in the news frequently this year given recent outbreaks of this vaccine-preventable disease. Before the measles vaccine was introduced…
Sepsis beyond the hospital
Nurses are on the frontline of preventing sepsis in the community. Early recognition of sepsis symptoms is essential to initiate timely interventions,…
Revisiting CLABSI prevention strategies: Part 2
When a patient’s healthcare team determines that a central line is needed (see myamericannurse.com/revisiting-clabsi-prevention-strategies-part-1), proper maintenance is required to prevent CLABSI and…
Tactic for overcoming vaccine hesitancy identified
A study in Vaccines reports that exposing people to the pain and suffering caused by vaccine-preventable diseases is more effective than simply…
Revisiting CLABSI prevention strategies: Pt 1
Follow the basics to keep your patients safe. Takeaways: · Central line–associated bloodstream infection prevention requires meticulous attention to insertion, care, and…
Lack of access to antibiotics is global challenge
Although overuse of antibiotics gets most of the attention, many people in low-and middle-income countries die because they lack access to antibiotics,…
How dirty is your cellphone?
You wash your hands…maybe you should clean your phone PATIENT SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK is March 10-16, 2019. Are you aware of these…
ANA on the Frontline: In Brief, February 2019
Putting a spotlight on influenza vaccination At the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, CA, this January, hosts Sandra Oh and…
Measles back with a vengeance—Vaccine requests spike
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, five measles outbreaks have been reported in the United States. Three are in…
Candida auris: Nurses’ response to an emerging threat
Prevention and management of “superbugs” or “nightmare bacteria” require that nurses understand the complexity of the organisms involved and their impact on…
Recognizing nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship
It has not been my experience that healthcare organizations are resistant to the inclusion of nurses, rather, as Rita Olans has described,…
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