Pain assessment and nonpharmacologic management in older adults
Accurately assessing and detecting acute or chronic pain in older adults (65 years and older) is challenging, especially if they have difficulty recognizing, interpreting,…
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Providing effective communication to patients who are deaf or hard of hearing
Nurses have a legal duty. Communication is the bedrock of patient care. If a patient can’t comprehend the care being provided or the clinician…
Resiliency rising!
This article describes 10 just-in-time self-care strategies to help nurses take a mini-recess from life’s hectic and stressful situations and to reset with a…
ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights publishes annual report
The ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020. In its annual report for 2019, the center looks…
National Action Plan to Advance Patient Safety released
The American Nurses Association (ANA) joined with the other members of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)–convened National Steering Committee for Patient Safety to…
New OJIN topic explores substance use disorders
In September, OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing published six new articles on the topic “Substance use disorders and related concerns: Perspectives…
New Project Firstline provides infection prevention training
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is pleased to announce the launch of Project Firstline, a new collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and…
‘Race to 200M’ urges flu vaccinations among vulnerable Americans
The American Nurses Association (ANA) and actress Rita Wilson are urging Americans to get their flu vaccination this season, especially the approximately 200 million…
Skin health: Protecting your largest organ
Nurses’ skin is under assault. Continuous handwashing; irritation from personal protective equipment (PPE); and exposure to disinfectants, sterilants, and other chemicals take their toll…
Research ethics: What nurses need to know
I’ve been asked to care for patients who are participating in a research study. What are the ethical guidelines for this type of practice?
Building a healthy workplace culture
Tabitha Hughey’s typical workday begins with roosters crowing at dawn and a brisk 90-minute walk near her Western Kentucky home. (more…)
Shift work and sleep disruption: Implications for nurses’ health
Because of the ubiquity of nurses across care settings and the high-touch nature of bedside care, the health and safety ramifications of shift work…
Pain assessment and nonpharmacologic management in older adults
Accurately assessing and detecting acute or chronic pain in older adults (65 years and older) is challenging, especially if they have difficulty…
Providing effective communication to patients who are deaf or hard of hearing
Nurses have a legal duty. Communication is the bedrock of patient care. If a patient can’t comprehend the care being provided or…
Resiliency rising!
This article describes 10 just-in-time self-care strategies to help nurses take a mini-recess from life’s hectic and stressful situations and to reset…
ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights publishes annual report
The ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020. In its annual report for 2019, the…
National Action Plan to Advance Patient Safety released
The American Nurses Association (ANA) joined with the other members of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)–convened National Steering Committee for Patient…
New OJIN topic explores substance use disorders
In September, OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing published six new articles on the topic “Substance use disorders and related…
New Project Firstline provides infection prevention training
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is pleased to announce the launch of Project Firstline, a new collaboration with the Centers for Disease…
‘Race to 200M’ urges flu vaccinations among vulnerable Americans
The American Nurses Association (ANA) and actress Rita Wilson are urging Americans to get their flu vaccination this season, especially the approximately…
Skin health: Protecting your largest organ
Nurses’ skin is under assault. Continuous handwashing; irritation from personal protective equipment (PPE); and exposure to disinfectants, sterilants, and other chemicals take…
Research ethics: What nurses need to know
I’ve been asked to care for patients who are participating in a research study. What are the ethical guidelines for this type…
Building a healthy workplace culture
Tabitha Hughey’s typical workday begins with roosters crowing at dawn and a brisk 90-minute walk near her Western Kentucky home. (more…)
Shift work and sleep disruption: Implications for nurses’ health
Because of the ubiquity of nurses across care settings and the high-touch nature of bedside care, the health and safety ramifications of…
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