American Nurse

AUGUST 5, 2025

NURSE LEGAL CASE STUDY: ABSENCE OF DOCUMENTATION IN VIOLATION OF NURSING STANDARD OF CARE The patient was admitted to a rehabilitation facility after undergoing a right hip arthroplasty. After the death of the patient, the family (plaintiffs) filed a complaint with the Department of Health (DOH) regarding the patient’s care at the facility.

Licensing

Registered Nursing

MAY 3, 2025

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Texas must complete specific continuing education (CE) requirements to maintain licensure and remain current with evolving healthcare standards. According to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) , more than 44,000 APRNs were licensed in Texas as of 2024.

APRN

Daily Nurse

APRIL 18, 2023

A Florida hospital surgical intensive care unit (SICU) improved clinical alarm management practices and reduced nurses’ self-reported alarm fatigue, according to a study published in Critical Care Nurse ( CCN ). Electrodes – targets proper skin preparation for daily ECG electrode and pulse oximeter changes.

APRN

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the CDC, close to 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men each year, and Courtney Shihabuddin DNP, APRN-CNP, was one of those women in 2020. Courtney Shihabuddin DNP , APRN-CNP, is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, educator and breast cancer survivor.

Self-Care

Consult QD

MAY 18, 2023

Nurse Essentials · Sharing Your Authentic Self While Maintaining Your Boundaries One of the most important soft skills for nurses is the ability to create connections with patients. In a recent episode of Cleveland Clinic’s Nurse Essentials podcast , Foxx discusses how nurses can connect with the patients they care for.

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Attendees also gave to the Chicago community and nursing profession, donating more than 350 pairs of socks as part of a Socktober event and stuff-ing 2,500 self-care bags for local charities. Kings County also recognizes staff throughout the year in various ways.

Self-Care

Minority Nurse

APRIL 25, 2024

In the press of caring for patients, family nurse practitioners (FNPs) must tend to a patient ’ s physical well-being and mental health. Caring for a patient ’ s mental status can be vital to meeting healthcare needs. As primary care providers, FNPS play a significant role in tending to mental health concerns.

Mental Health

Consult QD

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Meredith Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, NEA-BC , Executive Chief Nursing Officer High reliability is a commonly repeated term in healthcare today. Integral to every aspect of the care continuum, nurses are the eyes and ears of patients. And nurses are vital to sustaining high-reliability environments.

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Angie Kamermayer DNP, APRN-CNS, NEA-BC, ONA President It is with great honor and privilege that I have served as President of the Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA) over the past two years. Remember that each one of you has the power to impact nursing and health care. Your voice illuminates issues at the national level.

Professional Development

Scrubs

MAY 30, 2024

Do you have a genuine desire to help and care for others? Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, providing compassionate care to patients during their most vulnerable moments. Qualities like empathy, patience, emotional resilience, and excellent communication skills are essential. Let’s go find out!

Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2024

Virtual nurses may work from behind computer screens, but their impact is felt throughout healthcare as their expertise is increasingly integrated into patient care and nursing workflows. They now support clinical teams throughout the patient care continuum to help ease the overwhelming demands and address serious healthcare issues.

Chief Nursing Officer

Nurse Abnormalities

MAY 14, 2019

I want to clarify that I am a dual board certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist. They are the go-to communicators between the nursing staff, management, and administration. They are self-starters. In my opinion, the most effective CNSs are well liked, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nurse.com

JULY 31, 2023

Christina Manheimer, RN When Christina Manheimer, DNP, APRN, first considered working outside the hospital, getting comfortable with the idea was a process. “It She regularly talked to colleagues who worked in the community health setting she was interested in, spent time shadowing other nurses, and scoured job openings to find the right one.

APRN

Post University

AUGUST 15, 2024

They perform assessments, conduct screenings, and provide care for many acute and chronic conditions. Perform health assessments and provide basic care. They may also provide first aid or emergency care when necessary or administer medications that have already been prescribed.

Mental Health

American Nurse

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The importance of this in maintaining the competencies needed to provide care for diverse populations across the lifespan is critical. They are often the first and most frequent line of contact with people of all backgrounds and experiences seeking care, and they represent the largest of the healthcare professions.

APRN

Nurse.com

MAY 23, 2022

Ambulatory Care. American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN). Created in 1978 as a nonprofit educational forum, the AAACN works expand the reach of ambulatory care nurses to achieve a greater positive impact for patients. Critical Care. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Dermatology.

Professional Development

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

They specialize in women’s reproductive care and childbirth and perform physical exams, educate new parents on infant care and provide postpartum care. They work primarily in hospitals and in-patient care facilities. They work in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), emergency rooms and delivery rooms.

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both victims were providing care at the time of the shooting. More often, healthcare workers including nurses are the front-liners that care for the victims of violent acts such as mass shootings. Both scenarios are traumatic for the cared for and the caregivers. Trauma-Informed Care Principle. Senate will pass S.4182

Self-Care

Nurse.com

JUNE 14, 2022

“Prevention is key,” said Sandra Risoldi, DNP, MSN, Ed, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Founder and President of Nurses Against Violence Unite Inc., 4182 , the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Workers Act, which was introduced in May 2022. Trauma-Informed Care Principle. Communicate regularly, openly, and honestly.

APRN

American Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At the hospital bedside, they can help patients choose nutritious meals from a cafeteria menu and communicate the health benefits. ACLM sponsors lifestyle medicine interest groups, which include nurse members, and one specifically for RNs and APRNs. Home health nurses can monitor food intake and recommend dietary improvements.

Education