Nursing

Nursing

Nursing is the journal of choice among practicing nurses. Known for its easy-to-read style and commitment to quality, it keeps nurses up-to-date on peer-reviewed evidence-based practice about key clinical topics, including cardiac and respiratory care, new drugs, new treatments, and nursing techniques.

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Nursing. Volume 55(9) September 2025
Career-defining moments.
Author: Laskowski-Jones, Linda MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN
Page: 6
Are we losing the art of nursing?.
Author: Wymer, Rachael BScN, MSN, RN
Page: 7
Drug News.
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Page: 8-10
Clinical Rounds.
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Page: 12-14
Central venous catheter complications: A nursing perspective.
Author: Pezzotti, William DNP, RN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC
Page: 15-23
Central venous catheter complications: A nursing perspective.
Author:
Page: 23-24
Nursing management of a patient with prostate cancer.
Author: Pullen, Richard L. Jr. EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CNECL, ANEF, FAAN; Holter, Virginia DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Page: 25-35
Nursing management of a patient with prostate cancer.
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Page: 35-36
Social isolation in wound healing requires a tapestry of care.
Author: Oropallo, Alisha MD
Page: 37-38
Evaluating the effectiveness of the gentle persuasive approach on dementia care competencies for nurses: An integrated literature review.
Author: LeGrow, Tracy MScN, RN (BN); Collins, Jennifer PhD, RN (BScN), CCNE; Burry, Robin D. PhD, RN (BScN); Crossman, Renee PhD, RN (BN)
Page: 39-43
Parvovirus B19 in the pediatric population.
Author: Kaur, Simranjit BSN, RN, CPN
Page: 44-47
The physiologic and psychologic effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.
Author: Browne-Bradwisch, Sarah A. PhD, RN; Smith, Erin Murphy MSN, RN; Wilson-Mooney, Catherine MSN, RN; Donahue-Stathis, Courtney DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Page: 48-54
Difficult-to-scan barcodes on intravenous bags need to be escalated.
Author: Shastay, Ann MSN, RN, AOCN; Bertagnoli, Shannon PharmD
Page: 55
Exploring learning barriers and limitations among RN-to-BSN students in the post-COVID era: A mixed-methods study.
Author: Starke, Michael MS, RN, CNE; Rath, Logan PhD; Gaisser, D'Arcy DNP, MS, RN, ANP-BC, CNEcl; Smalls, Jennifer MSN, RN, CDN
Page: 56-62
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month.
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Page: 63
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Nursing. Volume 55(8) August 2025
Navigating a nursing career: Focus on the journey.
Author: Laskowski-Jones, Linda MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN
Page: 6
Letters to the Editor.
Author: Holt, Francis X. BSN, PhD, RN
Page: 7
Drug News.
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Page: 8-10
Clinical Rounds.
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Page: 11-14
Choking prevention in pediatrics.
Author: Rich, Brenna MSN, RN; Breda, Karen PhD, MSN, RN
Page: 16-17
Listeriosis: What should nurses know?.
Author: Borton, Dottie BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Page: 18-23
Listeriosis: What should nurses know?.
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Page: 23-24
The impact of endometriosis.
Author: Wilson-Mooney, Catherine MSN, RN
Page: 25-30
The impact of endometriosis.
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Page: 30-31
Disseminating research or evidence-based practice change via a poster presentation.
Author: Siedlecki, Sandra L. PhD, RN, APRN, FAAN
Page: 32-36
Ageism within the nursing workforce and the role of nurse leaders.
Author: Pritchett, Wendy MSN, RN, OCN, NEA-BC; Kinsley, Karen MSN, RN, OCN
Page: 37-39
Under all that blood is Kylie's smile.
Author: Samardza, Melanie Chichester BSN, RNC, CPLC, FAWHONN
Page: 40-41
A retrospective review of fall prevention practices: Evolving strategies and sustaining change.
Author: Foulk, Kristen MSN, MS, RN, PCCN, NEA-BC; Latina, Amanda MSN, MBA, RN, TCRN; Sanderson, Lindsay MSN, BS, RN, NE-BC, PCCN
Page: 43-49
Implementation of a mindfulness campaign to reduce nurse burnout: A quality improvement project.
Author: Jones, Alyssa DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC; Schultz, Allison DNP, FNP-BC; Vanderpoorten, Makayla DNP, CRNP, AGACNP-BC; Ejem, Deborah PhD, MA
Page: 50-55
The novelty effect impacts evaluation when implementing a new communication tool.
Author: Moreno, Mia BSN, RN; Adegbola, Maxine PhD, RN, ANEF; Stout, Donald E. BSN, RN, RT (R); Smith, Lisa M. BSN, RN; Nairon, Emerson B. BSA; Denbow, Maria E. BA, CCRP; Olson, Daiwai M. PhD, RN, FNCS
Page: 56-60
Dangers of mixing up a demo with actual products.
Author: Shastay, Ann MSN, RN, AOCN; Bertagnoli, Shannon PharmD
Page: 62
Online resources for National Immunization Awareness Month.
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Page: 63
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Nursing. Volume 55(7) July 2025
Navigating the learning curve: Advice for newly licensed nurses.
Author: Laskowski-Jones, Linda MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN
Page: 6
Drug News.
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Page: 8-10
Disability Pride Month.
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Page: 11
Clinical Rounds.
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Page: 12-15
Addressing the wound care needs of patients who inject drugs.
Author: Hill, Lisa MSN, RN, CWOCN
Page: 16-23
Addressing the wound care needs of patients who inject drugs.
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Page: 23-24
Vaccines and voices: A systematic literature review of sociocultural influences on adult immunization hesitancy.
Author: Bynum, Christopher MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE; Bail, Jennifer PhD, RN, CNE; Prevost, Suzanne PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 25-32
Vaccines and voices: A systematic literature review of sociocultural influences on adult immunization hesitancy.
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Page: 32-33
Managing 'bad trips': Nursing considerations and safety of psychedelic 'trip killers'.
Author: Costa, Meghann L. MSN, RN; Wheeler, Maria MS, RN
Page: 34-38
Beyond the comfort zone: A nurses story.
Author: Selm, Amber Nicole RN
Page: 39-40
Exploring fellowship programs: Key information for nurses.
Author: Jones-Darnell, Tracy EdD, RN, CNE, NE-BC
Page: 41-43
Feasibility and acceptability of a relational coordination training intervention among healthcare professionals in an ICU.
Author: House, Sherita PhD, RN, CCRN; Palazzolo, John PhD; Stucky, Christopher PhD, RN, CNOR, CSSM, CNAMB, NEA-BC, FAAN; Newhouse, Robin PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Page: 44-52
Team teaching in nursing education.
Author: Gibson, Erin PhD, RN, CCRN; Hill, Terry DNP, RN, CNE; Franco, Hollis PhD, RN; Pitts, Brandy DNP, RN, CCRN; Veesart, Amanda PhD, RN, CNE
Page: 53-56
Implementation of a discharge liaison to improve discharge latency: a quality improvement project.
Author: Lawrence, Keanan DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC; Pinto, J. Carlos MSN, RN, CRT; Wofford, Kenneth A. PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAWM
Page: 57-61
Q & A with Jeffery Strickler, DHA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC.
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Page: 62
Medication Errors.
Author: Shastay, Ann MSN, RN, AOCN; Bertagnoli, Shannon PharmD
Page: 63
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Nursing. Volume 55(6) June 2025
Why membership in nursing organizations matters.
Author: Laskowski-Jones, Linda MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN
Page: 6
The personal cost of nosocomial infections.
Author: Marsh, Jennifer MSN, RN
Page: 7
Drug News.
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Page: 8-9
Red yeast rice as a nutraceutical approach to decreasing serum cholesterol levels.
Author: Maekawa, Krista BSN, RN, CCRN
Page: 10-12
Clinical Rounds.
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Page: 14-16
Managing testicular cancer.
Author: Pullen, Richard L. Jr. EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CNE-CL, ANEF, FAAN; Canada, Kenadee N. MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Page: 17-26
Managing testicular cancer.
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Page: 26-27
Perioperative guidelines for transgender and gender-diverse patients.
Author: Diaz, Mayte DNP, CRNA, APRN; Havrilla, Anne MSN, CRNA, APRN; Dabney, Cindi L. PhD, DNP, CRNA, APRN
Page: 28-35
Perioperative guidelines for transgender and gender-diverse patients.
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Page: 35-36
Enhancing patient and family experience during intrahospital transfers from the ICU.
Author: Nguyen, Tracy BSN, RN; Sharpp, Tara PhD, RN
Page: 37-40
A different kind of nursing in retirement.
Author: Wright, Susan MPH, BSN, BS, RN
Page: 41-42
Relationship-centered care and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in action.
Author: Chalmers, Latonia Clark DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, APHN-BC, HWNC-BC
Page: 43-51
Newsletters for communication, creativity, and community.
Author: Orizonte, Katrina BSN; Mikal-Flynn, Joyce EdD, MSN, RN, FNP
Page: 52-53
Slips and slides: Preventing hospitalized patients from falling out of chairs.
Author: Jones, Lorrie A. DNP, APRN, CNS; Altman, Kristin M. MSN, RN, OCN
Page: 54-60
Medication Errors.
Author: Shastay, Ann MSN, RN, AOCN; Bertagnoli, Shannon PharmD
Page: 61
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month.
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Page: 63
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Nursing. Volume 55(5) May 2025
The power of choice in Nursing.
Author: Laskowski-Jones, Linda MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN
Page: 6
Letter to the Editor.
Author: Cross, Anne MSN, RN
Page: 7
Drug News.
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Page: 8-10
Pertussis.
Author: Hildebrand, Erin MSN, RN, CNEcl, RNC-MNN
Page: 12-14
Better Hearing and Speech Month.
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Page: 15
Clinical Rounds.
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Page: 16-18
Osteoporosis: What every nurse should know.
Author: Maloney-Saxon, Gwynne L. MS, RN, ACNS-BC
Page: 19-27
Osteoporosis: What every nurse should know.
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Page: 27-28
Navigating a precipitous or unplanned out-of-hospital vaginal delivery.
Author: Farnham, Tammy MS, RN, FNP, CNM; Heavey, Elizabeth PhD, RN, CNM
Page: 29-34
Navigating a precipitous or unplanned out-of-hospital vaginal delivery.
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Page: 34-35
From policy in DC to research at the bedside: Combining passions.
Author: Sarik, Danielle Altares PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAAN
Page: 36-38
Exploring a career as a nurse attorney.
Author: Brous, Edie MS, MPH, JD, RN, FAAN
Page: 39-40
Perspectives on a career in nursing informatics.
Author: Bassett, Mark MAS, BSN, RN
Page: 41-44
An introduction to climate change for nurses.
Author: Calabria, Roxanne Amerson PhD, RN, CNE
Page: 45-48
Leveraging electronic health records for detection of acute kidney injury in critical care units.
Author: Arar, Mays Mohammad MSN, RN; Khalil, Amani A. PhD, RN
Page: 49-56
Defining a "healthy nurse".
Author: Williams, Mamie PhD, MPH, MSN, APRN; Brewer, Katherine C. PhD, MSN, RN; Carpenter, Holly BSN, RN; Cuccia, Alison F. DrPH, MSPH; Boston-Leary, Katie PhD, MHA, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAONL; Fitzpatrick, Joyce J. PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, FNAP
Page: 57-61
Medication Errors.
Author: Shastay, Ann MSN, RN, AOCN; Bertagnoli, Shannon PharmD
Page: 62
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Nursing. Volume 55(4) April 2025
Urgent need for stronger protections against workplace violence.
Author: Laskowski-Jones, Linda MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN
Page: 6
Drug News.
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Page: 8-10
Internal vs. external condoms.
Author: Camarena, Christi DNP, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM; Cameron, Carlisle BSN; Parsh, Sophia BSN, RN; Parsh, Bridget EdD, RN, CNS
Page: 11-12
Clinical Rounds.
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Page: 13-15
Artificial intelligence in nursing: A journey from data to wisdom.
Author: McGrow, Kathleen DNP, MS, RN, PMP, FHIMSS, FAAN
Page: 16-24
Artificial intelligence in nursing: A journey from data to wisdom.
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Page: 24-25
The good, the bad, and the binary: Ethical impact of AI on nursing practice.
Author: Hoelscher, Stephanie H. DNP, RN, NI-BC, AIMP, CPHIMS, CHISP, FHIMSS
Page: 26-32
The good, the bad, and the binary: Ethical impact of AI on nursing practice.
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Page: 32-33
Code Blue.
Author: Alvarez, Ellen M. MED, BA, BSN, CCRN, WTA
Page: 35
Interdisciplinary collaboration for dysphagia in adults.
Author: Mountain, Carel DNP, RN, CNE, CDP, CGCP; Golles, Kimberlee MS, CCC-SLP, CDP, CGCP
Page: 36-40
The 8 P's of project management.
Author: Strickler, Jeff DHA, RN; Chagarlamudi, Krishna MHA; Hansen, Madison MHA
Page: 41-44
Taking a BiTE out of cancer.
Author: Malkowski, Kimberly D. BSN, RN, VA-BC
Page: 46-49
Ableism, disability, and inclusivity in nursing education and the nursing workforce.
Author: Dame-Lewis, Erin K. BSN, RN, CCRN (PEDIATRIC); Finn-Romero, Deborah DNP, RN, PHN, CNE
Page: 51-55
Integrating artificial intelligence ethically in nursing education.
Author: Riess, Dawn L. PhD, RN
Page: 56-60
Q & A with Ann D. Shastay, MSN, RN, AOCN.
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Page: 61
Medication Errors.
Author: Shastay, Ann MSN, RN, AOCN; Bertagnoli, Shannon PharmD
Page: 62
Infobytes.
Author:
Page: 63
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Nursing. Volume 55(3) March 2025
Beyond stress management: Targeted solutions for nurse burnout.
Author: Laskowski-Jones, Linda MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN
Page: 6
Fostering a supportive workplace for new nurses.
Author: Rivera, Agnieszka BSN, RN
Page: 7
Drug News.
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Page: 9-10
Nursing student insights: How clinical experiences shape perceptions and career decisions.
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Page: 10
Patent foramen ovale-associated stroke.
Author: Hill, Rachel DNP, RN; Costa, Meghann MSN, RN; Parsh, Bridget EdD, CNS, RN
Page: 11-12
Clinical Rounds.
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Page: 14-16
Brain Injury Awareness Month.
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Page: 17
Breast cancer in males.
Author: Pullen, Richard L. Jr. EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CNE-cl, ANEF, FAAN
Page: 18-26
Breast cancer in males.
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Page: 26-27
Osteomyelitis: Considerations for nursing practice.
Author: Cadet, Myriam Jean PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Page: 28-35
Osteomyelitis: Considerations for nursing practice.
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Page: 35-36
Saving Space for Divine Interventions.
Author: Brittain, Chaka DNP, RN, CNE, AGPCNP-BC
Page: 38-39
Intuitive knowing for student nurses.
Author: Ruth-Sahd, Lisa A. DEd, MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, CNE, ANEF, CCFP
Page: 40-45
Building empathy toward older adults using simulation.
Author: Boll, Tamara DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC; Gouwens, Sarah DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Page: 47-50
Enhancing supportive medication patient education for oncology nurses.
Author: Prosdocimo, Brittni MSN, RN, BMTCN
Page: 51-58
Medication Errors.
Author: Shastay, Ann MSN, RN, AOCN; Bertagnoli, Shannon PharmD
Page: 59
Nursing2025(R) Acknowledging our peer reviewers.
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Page: 60-61
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Nursing. Volume 16(1) January 2025
Healthy eating vs. hospital food.
Author: Laskowski-Jones, Linda MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN
Page: 6
Impact of compassionate pediatric nursing.
Author: Jamil, Mehak BS, RN
Page: 7
Drug News.
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Page: 8-9
Jimson weed toxicity.
Author: Tan, Ralph Curt; Parsh, Sophia BSN, RN
Page: 10-11
Clinical Rounds.
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Page: 12-14
Vascular access device selection: Optimizing patient outcomes - Part 1.
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Page: 14
Caring for a patient with appendiceal cancer.
Author: Pullen, Richard L. Jr. EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CNE-CL, ANEF, FAAN
Page: 16-25
Caring for a patient with appendiceal cancer.
Author:
Page: 25-26
Cutting out hair discrimination in nursing.
Author: Johns, Nakita MS, APRN, AGCNS-BC, ACCNS-AG, CCRN; Anderson, Kahlia BSN, RN, CCRN
Page: 27-30
Cutting out hair discrimination in nursing.
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Page: 30-31
Pressure injury prevention: An educational framework to improve action planning.
Author: Giuffrida, Patricia MSN, RN, CPPS; Thomas, Anna L. MSN, RN, CCRN, CPPS, CNL; David, Heather H. MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC, CPPS, CSSYB; Davila, Shannon MSN, RN, CPPS, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC; Morgan, Loretta D. BHS
Page: 32-36
Effective nursing strategies to identify and prevent sexual violence risk in adolescents.
Author: Biedlingmaier, Renee DNP, RN, FNP-BC; Heavey, Elizabeth PhD, RN, CNM
Page: 37-41
Rehoming Rory.
Author: Gerber, Lois BSN, MPH, RN
Page: 42-43
Value-Based Care: Implications for nursing.
Author: Webb, Adele PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Page: 44-47
Growing grit: Perseverance and passion in nursing education.
Author: Keperling, Heather EdD, RN
Page: 48-58
Name That Strip.
Author:
Page: 55-56
The life-changing power of compassionate nursing care.
Author: Armitage, Joshua
Page: 57
From expert to novice: Transitioning from clinician to faculty.
Author: Harding, Julie A. MSN, RN, RNC-MNN; Church, Cory D. PhD, RN, NPD-BC
Page: 58-61
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
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Page: 62
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Nursing. Volume 16(1) January 2025
Healthy eating vs. hospital food.
Author: Laskowski-Jones, Linda MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN
Page: 6
Impact of compassionate pediatric nursing.
Author: Jamil, Mehak BS, RN
Page: 7
Drug News.
Author:
Page: 8-9
Jimson weed toxicity.
Author: Tan, Ralph Curt; Parsh, Sophia BSN, RN
Page: 10-11
Clinical Rounds.
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Page: 12-14
Vascular access device selection: Optimizing patient outcomes - Part 1.
Author:
Page: 14
Caring for a patient with appendiceal cancer.
Author: Pullen, Richard L. Jr. EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CNE-CL, ANEF, FAAN
Page: 16-25
Caring for a patient with appendiceal cancer.
Author:
Page: 25-26
Cutting out hair discrimination in nursing.
Author: Johns, Nakita MS, APRN, AGCNS-BC, ACCNS-AG, CCRN; Anderson, Kahlia BSN, RN, CCRN
Page: 27-30
Cutting out hair discrimination in nursing.
Author:
Page: 30-31
Pressure injury prevention: An educational framework to improve action planning.
Author: Giuffrida, Patricia MSN, RN, CPPS; Thomas, Anna L. MSN, RN, CCRN, CPPS, CNL; David, Heather H. MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC, CPPS, CSSYB; Davila, Shannon MSN, RN, CPPS, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC; Morgan, Loretta D. BHS
Page: 32-36
Effective nursing strategies to identify and prevent sexual violence risk in adolescents.
Author: Biedlingmaier, Renee DNP, RN, FNP-BC; Heavey, Elizabeth PhD, RN, CNM
Page: 37-41
Rehoming Rory.
Author: Gerber, Lois BSN, MPH, RN
Page: 42-43
Value-Based Care: Implications for nursing.
Author: Webb, Adele PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Page: 44-47
Growing grit: Perseverance and passion in nursing education.
Author: Keperling, Heather EdD, RN
Page: 48-58
Name That Strip.
Author:
Page: 55-56
The life-changing power of compassionate nursing care.
Author: Armitage, Joshua
Page: 57
From expert to novice: Transitioning from clinician to faculty.
Author: Harding, Julie A. MSN, RN, RNC-MNN; Church, Cory D. PhD, RN, NPD-BC
Page: 58-61
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Author:
Page: 62
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