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Nurses Week 2024

May 6-12

Celebrate with us as American Nurse Journal, the official clinical, peer-reviewed monthly journal of the ANA, joins in the festivities! The journal is dedicated to equipping nurses with timely, pertinent, and actionable insights, data, and information to elevate their nursing practice and enhance patient care. The entire American Nurse team extends a sincere thank you to all nurses for their unwavering commitment every single day.

In appreciation of the work nurses do every day, we’re delighted to offer you highly valuable content from American Nurse Journal focusing on nursing education, teamwork and collaboration, quality bedside patient care, and compassion – all crucial elements for optimizing your career. Below, you’ll find a list of peer-reviewed articles on these topics.

Education

Nursing professional development at night

The Institute of Medicine advocates for well-prepared nurses to manage today’s complex healthcare environment. However, the nursing shortage presents a multifaceted and growing challenge. In an effort to address that…
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NCLEX vs Next Generation

Research by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) identified the link between clinical judgment and more than 46% of the tasks performed by entry-level nurses. Based on…
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Teamwork and collaboration

Peer support and nurse well-being

Complexity, uncertainty, and ever-changing professional landscapes remain ongoing characteristics of nursing. These factors challenge and inspire our engagement in our work; they can cause both stress and a sense of…
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Quality bedside patient care

Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries

Evidence indicates that the cost of preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) is significantly lower than the cost to treat. However, despite available best practice guidelines, nurses’ knowledge of both risk…
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Delivering health equity at the bedside

Inequities pervade the American healthcare system and prevent people from achieving their full potential. Ensuring that nurses deliver equitable care is more than satisfying a mandatory education requirement. Rather, it…
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Compassion

Connections ease nurses’ burdens

“Hello, I’ll be your nurse today.” These six words signal to a nurse’s brain that they’re no longer an individual but rather part of a collective engaged in a fascinating…
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We also encourage you to visit https://www.nursingworld.org/ana-enterprise/nurses-week/ to discover more about ANA and information of how to be part of this dynamic organization.

Join us in recognizing the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide. Whether you’re a health care professional, a patient, or simply someone who appreciates nurses’ dedication, this is your chance to express gratitude and support for their capability and fortitude. Let’s come together to celebrate Nurses Week 2024 and show our appreciation for these extraordinary professionals!