CE: Original Research: Advance Care Planning: An Exploration of the Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, Education, and Practices of RNs and LPNs Ludwick, Ruth; Baughman, Kristin R.; Jarjoura, David; More Ludwick, Ruth; Baughman, Kristin R.; Jarjoura, David; Kropp, Denise J. Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(12):26-32, December 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The authors of this study surveyed RNs and LPNs working in skilled nursing facilities to learn about the similarities and differences in their advance care planning–related beliefs, sense of self-efficacy, education, and practices. Go to Full Text of this Article
CE: Managing Movement Disorders: A Clinical Review Bhimani, Rozina; Medina, Frank; Carney-Anderson, Lisa Bhimani, Rozina; Medina, Frank; Carney-Anderson, Lisa Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(12):34-40, December 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This article discusses the pathophysiology and assessment of three different, common neuromuscular disorders—muscle tightness, spasticity, and clonus—as well as the treatment options for each. Go to Full Text of this Article
Creating a Culture of Mobility: Using Real-Time Assessment to Drive Outcomes Kappel, Sarah E.; Larsen-Engelkes, Tamera J.; Barnett, Rachel T.; More Kappel, Sarah E.; Larsen-Engelkes, Tamera J.; Barnett, Rachel T.; Alexander, Jack W.; Klinkhammer, Nancy L.; Jones, Mary J.; Baustian, Theresa L.; Ye, Ping Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(12):44-50, December 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: The authors describe how they implemented an intervention based on the use of three new assessment tools to promote awareness of the importance of early mobility among nurses and physical and occupational therapists on an inpatient orthopedic unit.
Delegating as a New Nurse Anderson, Amanda Anderson, Amanda Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(12):51-55, December 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: In Brief: This article provides strategies new nurses can use and specific steps they can take to help them succeed in delegating tasks to LPNs/LVNs and unlicensed assistive personnel.
The Choosing Wisely Campaign for Nursing Brooks, Jo Ann Brooks, Jo Ann Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(12):56-58, December 2018. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract:
