Practice Matters

Focus on nurses’ well-being

Nurses hold demanding and frequently stress­ful positions and hectic lives. Managing the stresses and strains of work and finding a positive work–life balance can…

How to balance a bed shortage

Bed shortages remain a concern in hospitals across the country. For example, since the COVID-19 pandemic, most of Washington’s larger hospitals and tertiary centers…

Advancing antiracism

State nurses association initiatives build on community ties. In June 2024, the American Nurses Association took a significant step forward in addressing racism within…

The emergence of AI and practice

Since beginning my doctoral work in 2015, I’ve pursued AI to solve nurse staffing and scheduling challenges. The literature revealed that these issues present…

Nurse innovator resources

Eight guidebooks assist in framing and developing ideas. Nurses frequently have insights and innovations relevant across healthcare but might not know how to expand…

ARDS and prone positioning

In 2013, prone positioning—which has been shown to reduce mortality, decrease or prevent lung injury, and improve oxygenation—was written into national and international guidelines…

Anti-racism in nursing

Barriers to and strategies for sustainable progress Racism in nursing not only contradicts the core values of our profession but also undermines the quality…

Thinking out loud

Much has been written about the need to promote nursing’s value and contribution. We talk about visibility in terms of what we do, are…

Your frontline is your bottom line

Most organizations focus on results, frequently overlooking the crucial role employees play. To yield tangible results, healthcare organizations must intentionally put people first. When…

Reviving reverence for vaccines

Immunization remains critical to good health throughout the life span. Similar to many children, I frequently asked my mother “why” about things in the…

Hispanic culture and health

The Hispanic population accounts for roughly 19% of Americans—the largest minority group in the United States. However, Hispanic adults are the least likely ethnic…

Focus on nurses’ well-being

Nurses hold demanding and frequently stress­ful positions and hectic lives. Managing the stresses and strains of work and finding a positive work–life…

How to balance a bed shortage

Bed shortages remain a concern in hospitals across the country. For example, since the COVID-19 pandemic, most of Washington’s larger hospitals and…

Advancing antiracism

State nurses association initiatives build on community ties. In June 2024, the American Nurses Association took a significant step forward in addressing…

The emergence of AI and practice

Since beginning my doctoral work in 2015, I’ve pursued AI to solve nurse staffing and scheduling challenges. The literature revealed that these…

Nurse innovator resources

Eight guidebooks assist in framing and developing ideas. Nurses frequently have insights and innovations relevant across healthcare but might not know how…

ARDS and prone positioning

In 2013, prone positioning—which has been shown to reduce mortality, decrease or prevent lung injury, and improve oxygenation—was written into national and…

Anti-racism in nursing

Barriers to and strategies for sustainable progress Racism in nursing not only contradicts the core values of our profession but also undermines…

Thinking out loud

Much has been written about the need to promote nursing’s value and contribution. We talk about visibility in terms of what we…

Your frontline is your bottom line

Most organizations focus on results, frequently overlooking the crucial role employees play. To yield tangible results, healthcare organizations must intentionally put people…

Reviving reverence for vaccines

Immunization remains critical to good health throughout the life span. Similar to many children, I frequently asked my mother “why” about things…

Hispanic culture and health

The Hispanic population accounts for roughly 19% of Americans—the largest minority group in the United States. However, Hispanic adults are the least…

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