September 2019 Vol. 14 No. 9

ANA News, September 2019

American Academy of Nursing supports congressional efforts to address maternal mortality American Academy of Nursing (Academy) President-Elect EileenSullivan-Marx, PhD, RN, FAAN, spoke at the U.S. House of Representatives…

ANA on the Frontline, September 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Appropriate staffing…

Appropriate staffing = safe, quality care

ANA, nurses work on range of efforts to address this nursing priority. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Get Digital Access for just…

Bacterial meningitis

Rapid recognition prevents patient harm. Takeaways:  Early recognition of bacterial meningitis decreases morbidity and mortality.  Photophobia, nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), severe headache, fever, and confusion are all key…

CASE STUDY: Patient-centered staffing

American Nurse Today (ANT) interviewed Ann Gantzer, PhD, RN, chief nursing officer (CNO) and vice president of patient services for Swedish American Hospital, about the organization’s successful transition…

Does a professional code of ethics matter?

To: Ethics inbox From: Concerned RN Subject: Applying the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements I’ve been a nurse for a few years and I’m having…

Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation Year Two Highlights

On May 1, 2017, ANA Enterprise launched a bold initiative—Healthy Nurse, Healthy NationTM (HNHN) Grand Challenge—to transform the health of our nation by first improving the health of…

Hepatitis A: Outbreak update

Be sure your knowledge is up-to-date. HEALTHCARE WORKERS are well aware of their risk for hepatitis B from exposure through occupational needlesticks and bodily fluid. And they know about…

Implementing a floating hospice

Providing the right care at the right time can enhance patients’ and families’ end-of-life experience. (more…)

Motivational interviewing: A communication best practice

This collaborative approach can influence behavior change and improve healthcare literacy. Takeaways:  Motivational interviewing (MI) is collaborative conversation style that promotes positive health behavior change and strengthens an…
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Nurse philanthropists influence outcomes

Did you know that nurses and the nursing profession receive a very small portion of charitable gifts in the United States? While 90% of care in hospitals is…

Patient-centered staffing as the path forward

Nurse leaders say staffing status quo is unsustainable. Frontline nurses and healthcare leaders know the impact staffing and scheduling have on clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff engagement, and…

Pragmatic dissemination and implementation hybrid research

Innovative study designs examine implementation and generate new knowledge. Takeaways:  Some organizations struggle to meet Magnet® nurse research requirements.  Many research efforts result in applying evidence or quality…

Radiology nursing: A growing specialty

Find out if you have what it takes to pursue this fast-paced career path. Takeaways:  Radiology nursing is a little-known specialty that’s not always an obvious career option…

September 2019 Vol. 14 No. 9

The U.S. hepatitis A outbreak continues, so you need to stay up to date. This September 2019 issue of American Nurse Today includes an article that helps you…

Short peripheral and midline catheter complications

The nurse’s role at point of care Takeaways:  Short peripheral and midline catheters can be essential to accomplishing patient therapeutic regimens.   Nurses must be competent to recognize signs…

Stop the inhumanity

Advocating for improved conditions and access to healthcare for migrant children and families This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Get Digital Access for…

Take the chance

Jeannine Rivet’s legacy developed one leap of faith at a time. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Get Digital Access for just $14.97/yr!…

Using leadership power wisely

Learn how to use power in the service of others. Takeaways:  Leaders are entrusted with power and are expected to use it wisely. Sources of power include coercive,…
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What’s new about measles?

Measles has been in the news frequently this year given recent outbreaks of this vaccine-preventable disease. Before the measles vaccine was introduced in 1963, an estimated 3 to…

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