Chylothorax: A stepwise approach to care

Clinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include a thorough…

FAQs: AI and prompt engineering

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, cutting-edge technologies have become pivotal in shaping the future of nursing education. The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and…

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Known fallers

Patients who arrive in the emergency department (ED) because of a fall or with a medical condition or after an accident that resulted in…

Gut microbiome and health

Some researchers describe the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and other microbes in our digestive system (the gut microbiome) as the newest discovered body organ. Each…

Sleep and the glymphatic system

Dr. Rafael Pelayo, a sleep physician from Stanford University, shared this insight into how he explains the sleeping brain: “My mother worked in a…

ECMO and nurse-led mobilization

Early mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.

Climate change interventions

Addressing climate change through corporate social responsibility is urgent and timely in the COVID-19 disaster recovery period for the nursing profession.

Known fallers

Patients who arrive in the emergency department (ED) because of a fall or with a medical condition or after an accident that…

Gut microbiome and health

Some researchers describe the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and other microbes in our digestive system (the gut microbiome) as the newest discovered body…

Sleep and the glymphatic system

Dr. Rafael Pelayo, a sleep physician from Stanford University, shared this insight into how he explains the sleeping brain: “My mother worked…

Education and Career Guide

Education can be the key to professional success. Whether you’re a new or experienced nurse, returning to school to get your BSN or another advanced degree can make the difference between thriving and stagnating in your career. Tap into the articles presented in this year’s education guide for tips and thoughtful advice on nursing education. The American Nurse Education and Career Guide, provides you with facts, figures, other nurses’ experiences, and tons of other resources to help you in your journey.

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Aortic dissection

An aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of the aorta…

Rocky Mountain spotted fever

While on a hiking trip Mr. Johnson received a tick bite. Seven days later, he developed a headache, fever, and rash around his wrists…

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Jordan Davidson, a 20-year-old Asian-American woman, arrives in the ED with a painful rash that has progressed to blisters on the skin and the…

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

John Benson*, a 45-year-old man, arrives in the emergency department (ED) with chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and palpitations that have been gradually worsening…

Postpartum hemorrhage

Freya Jenkins*, a 22-year-old woman, delivers 32 week gestation triplets via cesarean birth. In the operating room, she experienced quantitative blood loss of 1,050…

Traumatic hyphema

Brian Wright*, a 34-year-old man with a history of essential hypertension, is struck in the right temple with a bat during a softball game.…

Aortic dissection

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever

While on a hiking trip Mr. Johnson received a tick bite. Seven days later, he developed a headache, fever, and rash around…

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Jordan Davidson, a 20-year-old Asian-American woman, arrives in the ED with a painful rash that has progressed to blisters on the skin…

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

John Benson*, a 45-year-old man, arrives in the emergency department (ED) with chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and palpitations that have been…

Knowledge of intravascular determination

Current nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke volume measurement…

Connecting theory and practice

Outcome data have taught us that where we live strongly predicts our overall health status. As nursing professionals, we’ve been consistent with…

Leadership style matters

What do nurses want in a leader and their practice environment? They want a supportive, safe workplace where they can learn, grow,…

Innovation in motion

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Awards, sponsored by Stryker and offered annually, highlight, recognize, and celebrate nurse-led innovation that improves patient…
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Adventures in lifelong learning

After a stint as an ICU charge nurse, Terry Pope, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, knew that leadership was her calling. From that point, she took…

When laws and nursing ethics collide

I live in a state that restricts access to certain healthcare services, and in some cases requires me to report things that will compromise…

Competent care during pregnancy loss

I experienced an extremely traumatic miscarriage, which was directly affected by rude and incompetent nurses and other healthcare staff. After I began sharing my…

ANA Enterprise News, May 2024

ANA recognizes 2024 National Award recipients The American Nurses Association (ANA) announced the recipients of its 2024 National Awards, which recognize outstanding nurses and…

Powerful peer-to-peer networks

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Kathy Van Allen, MSN, RN, CPN, recognized that her community’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nursing leaders faced growing…

Adventures in lifelong learning

After a stint as an ICU charge nurse, Terry Pope, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, knew that leadership was her calling. From that point,…

ANA Enterprise News, June 2024

Loressa Cole, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, former CEO of the ANA Enterprise, was honored with the American Association of Colleges of…

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Listening to messages

An analogy that I often use to describe my own experiences in tough caregiving situations is to say, “I have a fork in my…

Finding Your Connection

In a year of finding center, finding connection is important. Nursing is relational. How do you know that you’re not alone as a nurse?…

ChatGPT and aging

Ongoing discourse is needed on how we can use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the needs of the aging population in a responsible…

A year of finding center

Starting. Beginning. Renewing. It’s a New Year! What’s happening in your nursing practice that needs reflection? How do you “be your own nurse” in…
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Listening to messages

An analogy that I often use to describe my own experiences in tough caregiving situations is to say, “I have a fork…
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Finding Your Connection

In a year of finding center, finding connection is important. Nursing is relational. How do you know that you’re not alone as…
AI and aging

ChatGPT and aging

Ongoing discourse is needed on how we can use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the needs of the aging population in…

Your brain on optimism

Positive nursing role models know how to train their brain to be more optimistic. (more…)

Moral distress and end-of-life care

Dignity-conserving care provides existential support and preserves dignity to patients in the setting of palliative or end-of-life care. It also offers the…

Get Savvy to syncope

Syncope is a common occurrence and is commonly benign. But sometimes a swoon signals a serious underlying condition. Learn what causes syncope…

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