The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0
The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0 (BMAT 2.0) addresses immobility using a simple functional assessment and selection of appropriate equipment to safely mobilize the…
Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation
Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold management
A common misconception is that adults who are obese can’t experience malnourishment because their weight suggests excess caloric intake. All clinicians should receive education…
Opioid-induced respiratory depression
Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression include impaired rental clearance, high opioid tolerance, and sleep apnea history. Tools for assessing patient sedation levels include…
A growing population
Nurses advocate for meeting older adults’ needs and wants. As the number of people over 65 years old continues to grow in the United…
Simulation for suicide prevention training
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, and military personnel and veterans die…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a three-phase cyclical syndrome characterized by periods of intense nausea and vomiting, frequently relieved with hot water bathing, that poses…
Who will care for society’s forgotten?
Homeless people, when most of us think of them at all, seem to have no past and no future. It is hard to picture…
Avoiding antipsychotic medication use in nursing home residents with dementia
We perceive the world around us by combining information from what we see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. Standing in a hallway, we hear…
Advanced care of patients with cognitive impairment
In 2016 at PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center (PeaceHealth), a 256-bed facility in Bellingham, WA, a pattern emerged during a routine caregiver assault incident…
Study shows reduced risk of cardiovascular disease during times of bereavement with daily aspirin intake
A study published in the American Heart Journal explored the effects of aspirin and low dose metoprolol intake during early bereavement periods. (more…)
Study highlights potential effectiveness of yoga for chronic back pain in nurses
A recent study published in the Holistic Nursing Practice journal highlights the positive effects of yoga, tai chi, and other “movement-based mind-body interventions” for…
#MyNurseChat: A nurse’s role in medical aid in dying with Dr. Leah Curtin
Recently, American Nurse launched its first ever #MyNurseChat which focused on the nurse’s role in end-of-life decisions, specifically medical aid in dying. We partnered…
The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0
The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0 (BMAT 2.0) addresses immobility using a simple functional assessment and selection of appropriate equipment to safely…
Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold management
A common misconception is that adults who are obese can’t experience malnourishment because their weight suggests excess caloric intake. All clinicians should…
Opioid-induced respiratory depression
Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression include impaired rental clearance, high opioid tolerance, and sleep apnea history. Tools for assessing patient sedation…
A growing population
Nurses advocate for meeting older adults’ needs and wants. As the number of people over 65 years old continues to grow in…
Simulation for suicide prevention training
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, and military personnel and…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a three-phase cyclical syndrome characterized by periods of intense nausea and vomiting, frequently relieved with hot water bathing,…
Who will care for society’s forgotten?
Homeless people, when most of us think of them at all, seem to have no past and no future. It is hard…
Avoiding antipsychotic medication use in nursing home residents with dementia
We perceive the world around us by combining information from what we see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. Standing in a hallway,…
Advanced care of patients with cognitive impairment
In 2016 at PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center (PeaceHealth), a 256-bed facility in Bellingham, WA, a pattern emerged during a routine caregiver…
Study shows reduced risk of cardiovascular disease during times of bereavement with daily aspirin intake
A study published in the American Heart Journal explored the effects of aspirin and low dose metoprolol intake during early bereavement periods.…
Study highlights potential effectiveness of yoga for chronic back pain in nurses
A recent study published in the Holistic Nursing Practice journal highlights the positive effects of yoga, tai chi, and other “movement-based mind-body…
#MyNurseChat: A nurse’s role in medical aid in dying with Dr. Leah Curtin
Recently, American Nurse launched its first ever #MyNurseChat which focused on the nurse’s role in end-of-life decisions, specifically medical aid in dying.…
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