A Nurse's Guide to COVID-19 Perkins, Russell; Ingebretson, Emily; Holifield, Linda; More Perkins, Russell; Ingebretson, Emily; Holifield, Linda; Bergeron, Amanda Less AJN, American Journal of Nursing. 121(3):28-38, March 2021. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: An evidence-based review of the care of hospitalized adults with this disease, including pharmacological management, critical illness management, oxygen therapy, prone positioning, and an overview of investigational agents. Go to Full Text of this Article Free Take the CE Test
A Call to the CMS: Mandate Adequate Professional Nurse Staffing in Nursing Homes Kolanowski, Ann; Cortes, Tara A.; Mueller, Christine; More Kolanowski, Ann; Cortes, Tara A.; Mueller, Christine; Bowers, Barbara; Boltz, Marie; Bakerjian, Deb; Harrington, Charlene; Popejoy, Lori; Vogelsmeier, Amy; Wallhagen, Margaret; Fick, Donna; Batchelor, Melissa; Harris, Melodee; Palan-Lopez, Ruth; Dellefield, Mary; Mayo, Ann; Woods, Diana Lynn; Horgas, Ann; Cacchione, Pamela Z.; Carter, Diane; Tabloski, Patricia; Gerdner, Linda Less AJN, American Journal of Nursing. 121(3):24-27, March 2021. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The authors address the association between low RN staffing levels and poor health outcomes in nursing homes and urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to enact reform. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
QSEN in an Amazon World Disch, Joanne; Barnsteiner, Jane Disch, Joanne; Barnsteiner, Jane Less AJN, American Journal of Nursing. 121(3):40-46, March 2021. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Citing Amazon as a powerful social force, the authors examine its impact on both the health care industry and the six Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies, and outline steps nurses can take to incorporate the QSEN competencies into practice. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Missing the Care in Health Care Koch, Amie M. Koch, Amie M. Less AJN, American Journal of Nursing. 121(3):48-52, March 2021. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: How a chronically ill patient's care was grossly mismanaged as a result of the policies and practices of a dysfunctional health system: a real case. Buy
Monitoring Equianalgesic Opioid Dosing Curtis, Mark; McPherson, Mary Lynn; Swagger, Stacy M.; More Curtis, Mark; McPherson, Mary Lynn; Swagger, Stacy M.; Matzo, Marianne Less AJN, American Journal of Nursing. 121(3):60-63, March 2021. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article—one in a series on palliative care developed in collaboration with the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association—discusses the basic principles of opioid conversion and guides nurses through making equianalgesic dosing calculations. Buy