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Management of Aggressive Patient Situations
Nurses are at a greater risk for experiencing violence in the workplace. A new initiative teaches skills to help prevent and defuse these situations.
May 04, 2022
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Blue Light and Sleep: What Nurses Need to Know
Blue light from computers and other technology can have detrimental health effects. Follow these tips to help minimize your exposure.
March 25, 2022
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Fostering Nurse-Physician Collaboration Through Shared Experience
Find out how an innovative new program could help improve communication between nurses and physicians.
February 28, 2022
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Retaining Nurses to Mitigate Shortages
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the shortfall of nurses. What can be done to retain these vital healthcare professionals?
February 07, 2022
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Looking Beyond the Pandemic: A Virtual Roundtable
A virtual roundtable of nursing leaders weigh in on the post-pandemic impacts on the field of nursing.
January 04, 2022
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Beyond the Pandemic: Be Your Own Nurse
Nurses have faced unprecedented levels of stress and fatigue during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article explains why self-care is important during these trying times.
December 24, 2021
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Night Nurses and Exercise
Nurses who work night shifts can experience poor sleep quality and other consequences as a result of their schedules. Find out how increased exercise can help mitigate these effects.
December 13, 2021
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Restoring Staff Trust
The constantly evolving policies and practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic have left hospital staff mistrustful. What will it take to rebuild that trust and retain staff?
November 30, 2021
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When a Patient Refuses a Nurse Assignment
What should you do when a patient refuses care from a particular nurse? This article provides some tips.
November 23, 2021
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Reducing Overuse of Telemetry
Telemetry is commonly used to monitor cardiac patients, but is it being used appropriately? Some strategies may help reduce unnecessary utilization.
November 09, 2021
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C.A.R.E. To Prevent Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries
Learn more about the C.A.R.E. protocol and how this program may help prevent medical device-related pressure injuries.
June 29, 2021
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Understanding Noninvasive Ventilation
Learn more about the different types of noninvasive ventilation and the safe and effective delivery of oxygen therapy.
June 22, 2021
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Spirituality and Nursing Care
Spirituality in health care has an important role in helping support the spiritual needs of patients and nurses alike.
May 28, 2021
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Navigating the Loss and Grief of a Nurse Suicide
What strategies may help nurses work through the grieving process when a colleague is lost to suicide?
March 29, 2021
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School Nurses: Keeping School Children, Families, and Communities Healthy
School nurses perform an essential role in delivering health care to students, teachers and staff. What challenges are affecting these services?
March 02, 2021
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Animal Assistants in Healthcare
Learn more about the different types of animal support and the important role these animals can play in patient recovery.
February 18, 2021
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Developing and Expanding PA and APRN Teams
Find out how these institutions incorporated APRNs and PAs and expanded their roles in the interprofessional team.
January 21, 2021
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Proper Use of N95 Respirators
N95 respirators are the most commonly used face masks in health care settings, but are they being utilized properly? This article offers best practices.
January 04, 2021
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Shift Work and Sleep Disruption
Shift work can negatively impact sleep quality among nurses. What work-related interventions may help mitigate these effects?
December 14, 2020
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Ethics in a Pandemic
Caring for patients during a pandemic can bring moral distress and ethical challenges. What strategies may help nurses and other healthcare providers cope during these difficult times?
November 04, 2020
