Why quitting is hard
Kate Sheldon is the director of acute care services in a medical center that’s part of a larger system. She recently completed her doctorate…
Mental Health
Collective genius as a tool for engagement and improvement
When bedside caregivers are engaged in their work, patient outcomes are improved, the patient experience is enhanced, and staff satisfaction is high. Most nursing…
From our readers: How a ‘45-year-old STEMI’ showed me the human side of nursing
I worked as an emergency medical technician-paramedic for almost 8 years in a rural area before I became a registered nurse. Just before I…
Creating high-performance interprofessional teams
Kate Summer, a nurse case manager on a telemetry unit, is leading an initiative to reduce the 30-day readmission rate of older patients with…
Staying healthy: Advice for telehealth nurses
Telehealth, telemedicine, and home-based telehealth work have grown dramatically in recent years. These programs enable nurses to provide patient care remotely from a medical office…
The Choluteca bridge: What’s wrong with this picture?
Have you ever heard of the Choluteca Bridge in Honduras? Designed to withstand even the strongest hurricane, it survived Hurricane Mitch, a category 5…
Interdisciplinary rounds in the acute care setting: A powerful tool for student nurses
My colleague shook his head skeptically as he said, “I’m not sure the students know what nurses actually do.” The fall semester was coming…
ICU Diary: The Gift of Care™
As an ICU nurse you’ve probably encountered the critically ill patient who is experiencing hallucinations, delusions, and confusion. Healthcare providers are learning just how…
Lead to succeed through generational differences
Chelsea enters the unit chewing gum and texting on her new smart phone. Deb stands there, waiting to get report. Minutes pass as Chelsea…
Why timing is crucial in leadership
For the last 2 years, Karen, the manager of a critical care unit, has been laying the groundwork for her unit to apply for…
Bonding over body image
For many college students, the ever-present pressure to be thin has trumped the goal of being healthy. Females face body-image issues throughout their lifespan.…
From our readers: Do we really know who our patients are?
Both nurse leaders and educators need to teach and model not only day-to-day nursing skills but the importance of connecting with their patients. In…
Why quitting is hard
Kate Sheldon is the director of acute care services in a medical center that’s part of a larger system. She recently completed…
Collective genius as a tool for engagement and improvement
When bedside caregivers are engaged in their work, patient outcomes are improved, the patient experience is enhanced, and staff satisfaction is high.…
From our readers: How a ‘45-year-old STEMI’ showed me the human side of nursing
I worked as an emergency medical technician-paramedic for almost 8 years in a rural area before I became a registered nurse. Just…
Creating high-performance interprofessional teams
Kate Summer, a nurse case manager on a telemetry unit, is leading an initiative to reduce the 30-day readmission rate of older…
Staying healthy: Advice for telehealth nurses
Telehealth, telemedicine, and home-based telehealth work have grown dramatically in recent years. These programs enable nurses to provide patient care remotely from a…
The Choluteca bridge: What’s wrong with this picture?
Have you ever heard of the Choluteca Bridge in Honduras? Designed to withstand even the strongest hurricane, it survived Hurricane Mitch, a…
Interdisciplinary rounds in the acute care setting: A powerful tool for student nurses
My colleague shook his head skeptically as he said, “I’m not sure the students know what nurses actually do.” The fall semester…
ICU Diary: The Gift of Care™
As an ICU nurse you’ve probably encountered the critically ill patient who is experiencing hallucinations, delusions, and confusion. Healthcare providers are learning…
Lead to succeed through generational differences
Chelsea enters the unit chewing gum and texting on her new smart phone. Deb stands there, waiting to get report. Minutes pass…
Why timing is crucial in leadership
For the last 2 years, Karen, the manager of a critical care unit, has been laying the groundwork for her unit to…
Bonding over body image
For many college students, the ever-present pressure to be thin has trumped the goal of being healthy. Females face body-image issues throughout…
From our readers: Do we really know who our patients are?
Both nurse leaders and educators need to teach and model not only day-to-day nursing skills but the importance of connecting with their…
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