From our readers…A case study of implementing an injury prevention program
The authors explain how they successfully implemented an injury prevention program.
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Free radicals: What are they and why should nurses care about them?
Understanding free radicals at the cellular level can help focus our care practices.
Are 12 hour shifts safe?
12-hour shifts have become the norm in hospitals and most nurses love them. One can work 3 days and have 4 days off, there…
Can a nurse be too old to work at the bedside?
A recent New York Times article begged the question, “How old is too old for doctors to continue practicing medicine?”
From Your ANA President
A perspective on trauma When nurses think of trauma, what most often comes to mind are patients who enter the health system for care…
Common sense about cold sores
You have been looking forward to your nursing class reunion for months. The day finally arrives; but to your horror, a large cold sore…
Environment, health and safety
The latest report from the President’s Cancer Panel was the first to link environmental causes with cancer. It found the country is largely unprotected…
From our readers…’Twas the night before…
‘Twas the middle of the semester, halfway through the course I was writing a paper and citing a source. The washer was loaded and…
Who are you?
You probably have many labels—nurse, wife, mother, sister, aunt (or husband, son, father, brother, uncle), neighbor, or volunteer, for instance. But who are you—really?…
Environment, health & safety
In the market for new scrubs or uniforms? Before you buy, read this column to learn about the environmental implications of nursing attire.
Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depression
The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect have an increased risk…
From our readers…A case study of implementing an injury prevention program
The authors explain how they successfully implemented an injury prevention program.
Free radicals: What are they and why should nurses care about them?
Understanding free radicals at the cellular level can help focus our care practices.
Are 12 hour shifts safe?
12-hour shifts have become the norm in hospitals and most nurses love them. One can work 3 days and have 4 days…
Can a nurse be too old to work at the bedside?
A recent New York Times article begged the question, “How old is too old for doctors to continue practicing medicine?”
From Your ANA President
A perspective on trauma When nurses think of trauma, what most often comes to mind are patients who enter the health system…
Common sense about cold sores
You have been looking forward to your nursing class reunion for months. The day finally arrives; but to your horror, a large…
Environment, health and safety
The latest report from the President’s Cancer Panel was the first to link environmental causes with cancer. It found the country is…
From our readers…’Twas the night before…
‘Twas the middle of the semester, halfway through the course I was writing a paper and citing a source. The washer was…
Who are you?
You probably have many labels—nurse, wife, mother, sister, aunt (or husband, son, father, brother, uncle), neighbor, or volunteer, for instance. But who…
Environment, health & safety
In the market for new scrubs or uniforms? Before you buy, read this column to learn about the environmental implications of nursing…
Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depression
The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect have an…
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