American Nurse Journal is owned and published by HealthCom Media. American Nurse Journal is peer reviewed. Some journal and website content that’s not peer-reviewed, such as opinion pieces and interviews, undergoes editorial review for accuracy. The views and opinions expressed in the editorial and advertising material on this website are those of the authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of the ANA, the Editorial Advisory Board members, or the Publisher, Editors and staff of American Nurse Journal. American Nurse Journal adheres to the principals stated in the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Guidelines, which can be found at publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines.

American Nurse Journal attempts to select authorities who are knowledgeable in their fields. However, it does not warrant the expertise of any author, nor is it responsible for any statements made by any author. Certain statements about the uses, dosages, efficacy and characteristics of some drugs mentioned here reflect the opinions or investigational experience of the authors. Nurses should not use any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested by authors without evaluating the patient’s conditions and possible contraindications or dangers in use, reviewing any applicable manufacturer’s prescribing or usage information, and comparing these with recommendations of other authorities.

We encourage people with health questions to contact their care provider; we are unable to provide medical advice.