Below are recent articles from
Colorado Nurse, the official publication of the Colorado Nurses Association.
In June, six members of CNA attended the 2024 ANA Annual Membership Assembly in Washington DC. In addition to our Executive Director, Mark Longshore, and Deputy Executive Director, Margaret Bishop, I –
Living donor liver transplant has helped overcome the global shortage of donor organs. Live liver donors who electively undergo major abdominal surgery require specific care and expertise to ensure their safety. In the outpatient transplant clinic, transplant coordinators provide education, obtain consent, and organize the care of potential transplant recipients and living donors. As essential members of the transplant team, these coordinators use their extensive knowledge and experience to guide patients through evaluations. They provide psychological, medical, and logistical support during the stressful transplant process.
Syncope can result from several conditions, including electrolyte imbalance, hypothyroidism, myocarditis, acute coronary syndrome, and electrical disturbances in the heart.
ETCO2 monitoring, a tool once used almost exclusively in patients receiving anesthesia, has proven useful in various settings, including the emergency department, medical–surgical units, critical care, ambulatory care, critical care transport, and postoperative suites. Longstanding evidence shows the importance of ETCO2 monitoring in many clinical situations, including intubation, CPR, and sedation. It provides healthcare professionals with real-time data to make clinical decisions that support patient safety and optimal outcomes, while minimizing the need for additional invasive procedures.
The limited pool of qualified nursing staff readily available to provide safe, quality care taxes the human capital management of healthcare organizations worldwide. To maintain an adequate workforce and prepare for future growth, healthcare organizations must develop a robust, cost-effective retention plan that addresses nurses’ needs. That plan should include structured mentorship programs to support a newly hired nurse’s sense of belonging and increase job satisfaction while simultaneously decreasing stress and anxiety.
