In her role as a proton therapy nurse navigator at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Pam DeLongchamp, BSN, RN, OCN, is fortunate to be able to support oncology patients as they face physical and emotional challenges. And her patients benefit from advanced proton therapy treatments such as Hyperscan.
An ICU nurses is on a mission to save lives in the community by showing nurses and other healthcare professionals how to train laypeople in the community hemorrhage control through the Stop the Bleed campaign. This skill can save lives in an emergent situation such as a terrorist or mass shooting event.
Avoiding accidental poisoning among children younger than 6 might not be as simple as storing medicine out of reach, according to a new report from Safe Kids Worldwide.
The characteristics of a good nurse manager include strong leadership skills and the ability to create a a vibrant culture of teamwork and trust.
According to Nurse.com’s survey, 40% of American nurses are certified. But more nurses may want to pursue nurse certification, when they know the perks.
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association president promotes heart health efforts and helping others develop healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Nurse leader Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, shares how her husband's ICU care illuminated how important fostering a culture of compassion is for everyone.
Nurses intuitively know patient falls are a big issue for hospitals and have seen people suffer from secondary injuries resulting from these incidents.
Nurses would much rather prevent injury than watch a patient live through preventable pain, wounds or diagnoses.
Researchers discover 72 gene mutations that lead to breast cancer, while the duration of radiation treatments become a topic of discussion — and debate.