How to recognize and prevent bullying in nursing
A study says 45% of nurses have been verbally harassed or bullied. But nurses can stop the bullying before it affects their practice or their patients.
How process upgrades aid ICU patient experience
Katie Mapula, RN Process improvement measures are making a difference in ICU patient experience. In hospitals such as Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas, nurses are leading the way. “This has already transformed ICU care and it’s becoming the standard of care,” said Katie Mapula, MSN, RN, CCRN, a quality improvement manager
Nurses use creative measures to relieve stress
Learn how nurses relieve stress and anxiety using pet therapy or humor.
Providing healthcare to underserved populations presents challenges and rewards
Two NPs discuss the rewards and challenges of serving two different underserved populations: the homeless and undocumented adults living in the U.S.
Nurse leaders share top leadership principles
Nurses at every level of leadership — from unit charge nurses to systemwide chief nursing officers — substantially impact not only patient outcomes and satisfaction scores, but also the attitudes and diligence exhibited by the staff they lead. Here, three nurse leaders discuss a top principle they use in their leadership role. Clear communication
Techniques ED nurses employ to combat violence at work
Learn what techniques ED nurses employ to combat violence at work.
Nurse study shows benefits of remote monitoring
Nurses at UC San Diego Health System lead study on use of portable video monitoring of patients for falls prevention.
Nurses assist patients with diabetic wound management at home
Rose Villar, RN With their high risk for chronic wounds, patients with diabetes, need to remain vigilant in monitoring their skin integrity. Rose Villar, BSN, RN, WCC, said. “It’s all about attitude for diabetic patients to have good education and strong wound care management on their own,” she said. At the outpatient clinic where Villar
Nurses must summon moral courage to confront unethical behavior
There are times nurses must draw on moral courage, and to draw on it, they need a working definition.
Nurses take lead role in treating depression among diabetic patients
Depression is an important issue in the treatment of diabetes and nurses play a key role lead role in treating it.