Is it really “just a peripheral I.V.”?
Vascular access devices are essential to the administration of I.V. solutions and medications. Peripheral I.V. catheters (PIVCs) are the most frequently placed vascular access…
Perspectives
Reverse mentoring: Our journey towards intergenerational collaboration
As we’ve navigated our careers in healthcare, we’ve witnessed the evolution of the traditional mentoring model where senior nurses guide junior nurses. Recently, we…
Doctors, nurses press ahead as wildfires strain Los Angeles’ healthcare
A view from Ravi Salgia’s house on Jan. 7 before the oncologist and his family fled to safety in less than seven minutes. Salgia…
Listening: A nurse’s superpower
Recently, I was on a call with a young mom of five kids who has chronic kidney disease (CKD). Her husband also happened had…
Learning from others: Why safety checklists are imperative in the OR
US Airways Flight 1529 took off from LaGuardia and wound up in the Hudson River 5 minutes later. All crew members and passengers were…
Communication with healthcare providers shapes the journey of expectant mothers
Julia Perry*, a 30-year-old woman with a history of three early miscarriages, is 5 weeks pregnant and seeing a fertility specialist for a first…
Nurse practitioners: Past, present, and future
Nurse Practitioner Week is celebrated annually in the second week of November. This is the perfect time to recognize the role of the nurse…
Reflections on my nursing journey: From A-Z
When I entered nursing, I had no idea of the opportunities that awaited me. From the bedside to the halls of Congress, I’ve enjoyed…
ACEN conferences: Gateways to nursing school accreditation
As the demand for RNs continues to rise, the importance of nursing school accreditation can’t be overstated. Accreditation ensures that nursing programs meet rigorous…
Nurses and policy: Tools and resources for engagement
Civic engagement is a continuum of activities ranging from voting and advocating for policy to community engagement and running for office. Despite calls to…
A call to action: How we can reduce school shootings
What’s the closest school to you that’s experienced a shooting? Is it the school that your children have attended? Statistically speaking, a school shooting…
The power of patient- and family-centered care
Patient- and family-centered care (PFCC) is often mentioned when discussing quality outcomes for care recipients. The theoretical framework of PFCC proposes that family influence…
Is it really “just a peripheral I.V.”?
Vascular access devices are essential to the administration of I.V. solutions and medications. Peripheral I.V. catheters (PIVCs) are the most frequently placed…
Reverse mentoring: Our journey towards intergenerational collaboration
As we’ve navigated our careers in healthcare, we’ve witnessed the evolution of the traditional mentoring model where senior nurses guide junior nurses.…
Doctors, nurses press ahead as wildfires strain Los Angeles’ healthcare
A view from Ravi Salgia’s house on Jan. 7 before the oncologist and his family fled to safety in less than seven…
Listening: A nurse’s superpower
Recently, I was on a call with a young mom of five kids who has chronic kidney disease (CKD). Her husband also…
Learning from others: Why safety checklists are imperative in the OR
US Airways Flight 1529 took off from LaGuardia and wound up in the Hudson River 5 minutes later. All crew members and…
Communication with healthcare providers shapes the journey of expectant mothers
Julia Perry*, a 30-year-old woman with a history of three early miscarriages, is 5 weeks pregnant and seeing a fertility specialist for…
Nurse practitioners: Past, present, and future
Nurse Practitioner Week is celebrated annually in the second week of November. This is the perfect time to recognize the role of…
Reflections on my nursing journey: From A-Z
When I entered nursing, I had no idea of the opportunities that awaited me. From the bedside to the halls of Congress,…
ACEN conferences: Gateways to nursing school accreditation
As the demand for RNs continues to rise, the importance of nursing school accreditation can’t be overstated. Accreditation ensures that nursing programs…
Nurses and policy: Tools and resources for engagement
Civic engagement is a continuum of activities ranging from voting and advocating for policy to community engagement and running for office. Despite…
A call to action: How we can reduce school shootings
What’s the closest school to you that’s experienced a shooting? Is it the school that your children have attended? Statistically speaking, a…
The power of patient- and family-centered care
Patient- and family-centered care (PFCC) is often mentioned when discussing quality outcomes for care recipients. The theoretical framework of PFCC proposes that…