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ANA-New York | 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 world. One day I pointed to…

No Kidding! December 2024

Who puts the culture into agriculture? Farmers I have always lived in rural America and consider rural nursing a personal passion and specialty in many regards. If you want to…

Committee Spotlight: Nursing Education Committee

Members of the Nursing Education Committee are nurse educators who meet monthly to discuss current trends and issues in nursing education. Periodically the Executive Secretary of the NYSED Board for…

ANA-New York – Board Buzz | December 2024

This quarter, on behalf of our members, the Board of Directors: ANA-NY’s Elections closed this month; did you cast your vote for: President, Treasurer, two Directors, and three Nomination &…

No Kidding! December 2024

Who puts the culture into agriculture? Farmers I have always lived in rural America and consider rural nursing a personal passion and…

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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 operate well above daily capacity. These conditions lead to significant transfer delays in smaller hospitals. In response, the Washington Medical Coordination Center formed to serve as a statewide system designed to expedite the patient transfer process, load balance patients throughout the state, and provide equitable access to care.

Acute dystonic reaction

Acute dystonic reactions, movement disturban­ces, fall under the umbrella of extrapyramidal side effects. They’re associated with medications (including antipsychotics and antiemetics) that mediate dopamine.

Food insecurity in early childhood

In one study, a significant proportion of healthcare providers recognized the challenge of food insecurity for some patients, but few actively screen for it. However, although many voiced concern about the appropriate course of action in light of positive results, most expressed willingness to conduct screenings. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a recommendation to screen for food insecurity during health supervision visits in pediatric primary care settings. In addition, many hospitals and schools incorporate screenings into their intake and discharge processes.

Navigating Long COVID

Long COVID, a stigmatized and somewhat controversial condition, has begun to gain the public’s attention as some who previously had acute COVID-19…

Living with atopic dermatitis

A healthy 4-month-old baby boy of Eurasian descent is exclusively breastfed. This morning, his mother changes him and finds crusty, red oozing…

Medication safety

In 2023, the CDC reported that the most common types of adverse drug events are associated with allergic reactions, side effects, over-medication,…



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