Patients with alterations in level of consciousness are among the most difficult to assess and may have subtle neurological changes that can occur suddenly and become life-threatening if they go unnoticed. Nurses who care for these patients must have the […]
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Older patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) have almost twice the risk of dying soon after they are discharged from an intensive care unit (ICU) and within the 12 months afterward, according to research published in the American Journal
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It is well known that many U.S. healthcare organizations face a significant nurse staffing challenge, and as leaders and administrators seek solutions, we must emphasize an essential element of nurse recruitment and retention — establishing and sustaining healthy work environments
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Achieving specialty nursing certification is a mark of distinction. It demonstrates to you, your patients and families, your colleagues, and your organization that you have the additional knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide high-quality, safe care. Certification goes beyond the
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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses announces the recipients of its 2023 Pioneering Spirit Awards and the Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career to be presented during the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI), May 22-24 in
AACN Announces 2023 Award Winners to be Honored at NTI Read More »
Expectations are high for acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs), and novice ACNPs may benefit from additional support as they transition into advanced practice roles. The U.S. has more than 300,000 licensed NPs, with over 36,000 completing their academic programs between
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Rounding checklists can help hospital care teams improve patient outcomes. New research points to the potential for patient-specific checklists as a valid way to effectively translate the latest evidence into clinical practice. These checklists can be helpful tools during daily
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A New York hospital reduced the incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) following a tracheostomy to zero for four years, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care. “Reducing Tracheostomy Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury: A Quality Improvement Project”
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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recognized 185 units from 134 hospitals that earned the Beacon Award for Excellence in 2022. (View recipient list.) The Beacon Award for Excellence lauds hospital units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and
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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) updated its landmark standards for tele-critical care nursing practice, offering specific recommendations for developing and enhancing tele-critical care programs. After issuing the first authoritative document to define practice guidelines specifically for the emerging telenursing practice
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