Whether in a mass shooting, urban violence, self-harm, or intimate partner violence, the damage caused by firearms is something emergency nurses know firsthand – they see it and experience their trauma every day while simply trying to save the lives […]
ENA Calls for Assault Weapons Ban, Firearms Purchase Age Increase Read More »
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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Is travel nursing still worth it in 2023? As a former travel nurse, my answer will always be yes! I started travel nursing in 2010 when I left Canada and moved to New York City. Honestly, it was one of
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According to a new study, people giving birth report more positive experiences when cared for by midwives in both hospitals and community settings than physicians. Additionally, those receiving midwifery care at home or birth centers reported better experiences than those
Midwives Provide Better Birth Experiences Marked by Respect, Autonomy Read More »
Rachel Ellis, RN, works in the ICU and, for the past five years, has primarily worked in the critical care setting, but on the side, though, she provides postpartum care to new moms. Here’s her story. We edited the interview
Nurse’s Side Gig: Nourished Beginnings–Postpartum Care Read More »
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 »
Every day, healthcare workers across the country are violently attacked. The situation is alarming in emergency departments, which are open around the clock and required by federal law to stabilize and treat anyone who walks in. Studies have shown that
ENA Supports Legislation Aimed at Protecting Healthcare Workers 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
Mentors Help RNs Transition to Advanced Practice Roles Read More »
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). “Implementing a Unit-Based Alarm Management Bundle for Critical Care Nurses” details how the
Initiative Reduces Alarm Fatigue at Florida’s Mayo Clinic Read More »
All travelers know that the main perk of a travel nursing career is exploring new destinations and gaining real-world experience—the pay and networking opportunities don’t hurt either. Even so, this industry requires highly specialized professionals ready and able to fill
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