Changing an imperfect system of care
In a 2022 Viewpoint, I highlighted actions to address the nursing workforce shortage. In that article, I said, “Nothing will change until healthcare policy…
Practice Matters
CMS establishes minimum LTC staffing standards
In a significant move toward achieving safe nurse staffing levels, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established minimum staffing standards for nurses…
The power of language
The nursing profession is rife with language that reinforces an outdated, hierarchical system that devalues nurse expertise. Consider how we describe our nursing colleagues…
Taking on health disparities
2024 ANA Innovation Award winners - The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation announced the 2024 ANA Innovation Award winners in…
Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder
Nurses face two challenges when caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder: a lack of clinical knowledge regarding the customization of patient-centered care to…
Knowledge of intravascular determination
Current nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke volume measurement…
Why Mentorship?
Successful mentoring relationships require chemistry and accountability. Over the past half-century, nursing education has undergone significant transformation at all levels. The shift from the…
Virtual reality: Treating pain and anxiety
Virtual reality technology offers a cost-effective, low-risk intervention to treat pain or anxiety in pediatric and adult populations. Using visual, tactile, and auditory stimuli…
From data to action
In 2023, the Nurse Staffing Task Force, a collaboration between the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN),…
Connecting theory and practice
Outcome data have taught us that where we live strongly predicts our overall health status. As nursing professionals, we’ve been consistent with our messaging…
Leadership style matters
What do nurses want in a leader and their practice environment? They want a supportive, safe workplace where they can learn, grow, and speak…
Innovation in motion
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Awards, sponsored by Stryker and offered annually, highlight, recognize, and celebrate nurse-led innovation that improves patient safety outcomes.…
Changing an imperfect system of care
In a 2022 Viewpoint, I highlighted actions to address the nursing workforce shortage. In that article, I said, “Nothing will change until…
CMS establishes minimum LTC staffing standards
In a significant move toward achieving safe nurse staffing levels, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established minimum staffing standards…
The power of language
The nursing profession is rife with language that reinforces an outdated, hierarchical system that devalues nurse expertise. Consider how we describe our…
Taking on health disparities
2024 ANA Innovation Award winners - The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation announced the 2024 ANA Innovation Award…
Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder
Nurses face two challenges when caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder: a lack of clinical knowledge regarding the customization of patient-centered…
Knowledge of intravascular determination
Current nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke…
Why Mentorship?
Successful mentoring relationships require chemistry and accountability. Over the past half-century, nursing education has undergone significant transformation at all levels. The shift…
Virtual reality: Treating pain and anxiety
Virtual reality technology offers a cost-effective, low-risk intervention to treat pain or anxiety in pediatric and adult populations. Using visual, tactile, and…
From data to action
In 2023, the Nurse Staffing Task Force, a collaboration between the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Association of Critical Care…
Connecting theory and practice
Outcome data have taught us that where we live strongly predicts our overall health status. As nursing professionals, we’ve been consistent with…
Leadership style matters
What do nurses want in a leader and their practice environment? They want a supportive, safe workplace where they can learn, grow,…
Innovation in motion
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Awards, sponsored by Stryker and offered annually, highlight, recognize, and celebrate nurse-led innovation that improves patient…
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