The Relentless School Nurse: Addressing Child Gun Deaths is a Public Health Imperative
The American Journal of Nursing’s blog, AJN – Off the Charts, invited me to write about the critical issue of gun violence as the leading cause of death among children and teens in the United States. As schools reopen for the 2024-2025 academic year, this topic is particularly relevant, weighing heavily on the minds of…
The Epidemic of Gun Violence: A ‘Problem to Be Solved, Not a Battle to Be Won’
The alarming surge in child gun deaths For decades, gun violence in America has been framed “as a battle to be won rather than a problem to be solved,” in the words of a poignant New York Times op-ed by Nicholas Kristof, who argues that we should acknowledge the blunt reality that guns aren’t going away. […]
Into the Minds of Nursing Excellence: Dean Angela Amar on Psychiatric-Mental Health and Forensic Nursing
In the busy world of healthcare, a group of hidden heroes emerges with specialized care and unwavering dedication: meet the unsung champions of psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nursing. These caregivers play a crucial role in shaping compassionate mental healthcare. We spoke with Angela Amar, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Dean and Erline Perkins McGriff Professor at the […]
Top 10 Affordable Online Family Nurse Practitioner Programs
Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) provide primary care to patients from infancy to old age. Their primary duties include treating, diagnosing, counseling, and caring for their patients. Choosing the right graduate…
10 Best Low-Cost Medical Coding and Billing Online Programs
Medical billers and coders are essential workers in every healthcare organization. They ensure healthcare providers receive proper reimbursement for their services and maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. Nurse.org has…
Enhancing Patient Safety: Reducing Medical Errors and Adverse Events
It’s no secret that there are some difficult systemic challenges to address in medicine. A recent survey revealed that addressing issues with the quality of patient care is a priority for many nursing staff members. The fact that this is a forefront issue when many nurses face challenging conditions speaks volumes about the empathy of […]
Nurse Julie Pulmano and Her Weight Loss Journey: From Bariatric Surgery Patient to Inspiring Mentor
From struggling with weight issues to inspiring others, Julie Pulmano’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. An avid lover of boat vacations, Julie has sailed through the Eastern and Western Caribbean, finding solace in the open waters. However, during one particular cruise, Pulmano’s life took a turn. Experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath, […]
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Central venous pressure (CVP) is the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of the intrathoracic venae cavae. CVP measurement has been used as a guide for determination of volume status and fluid requirements.
Audience Response Systems for Connected Classroom, E-books Implementation In Nursing Education.
Nursing Education and Audience Response Systems for Connected Classroom, E-books Implementation Audience Response Systems for Connected Classroom In Nursing Education, E-books Implementation In Nursing Education. Audience Response Systems In Nursing Education For Connected Classroom ARSs, often called student response systems, or classroom response systems, or clickers in reference to the old nickname for remote controls, […]
‘I have been appalled at the violence taking place over recent days’
This week has been a strange contradiction between riots with racist undertones and the diversity of the Olympics. The post ‘I have been appalled at the violence taking place over recent days’ appeared first on Nursing Times.