Closing beds to save money: How are some hospitals addressing the nursing shortage?
Hospital beds are in high demand due to the public’s growing need for acute care services. However, many hospitals have a shortage of nurses,…
Perspectives
Enhancing rural health through expanded APRN scope of practice
Rural American communities frequently struggle to provide adequate primary care services due to limited healthcare facilities and a shortage of qualified professionals. Advanced practice…
Learning from the frontline: A qualitative descriptive design of direct care nurses description of engagement
As a nursing leader, there are times when we become frustrated with engaging direct care nurses. As healthcare continues to evolve, organizations consistently re-evaluate…
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…
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…
Closing beds to save money: How are some hospitals addressing the nursing shortage?
Hospital beds are in high demand due to the public’s growing need for acute care services. However, many hospitals have a shortage…
Enhancing rural health through expanded APRN scope of practice
Rural American communities frequently struggle to provide adequate primary care services due to limited healthcare facilities and a shortage of qualified professionals.…
Learning from the frontline: A qualitative descriptive design of direct care nurses description of engagement
As a nursing leader, there are times when we become frustrated with engaging direct care nurses. As healthcare continues to evolve, organizations…
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…