The demand for nurses is expected to grow from between 6% and 40% between 2021 and 2031.1-3 Yet, the profession is experiencing a shortage.

In part 2 of this conversation with Dr. Ernest Grant, president of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and an adjunct faculty at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing, and Dr. Katie Boston-Leary, ANA’s Director of Nursing Programs and an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, we identify potential solutions to improve staff retention and nurse advocacy. Also—be sure to review part 1!

References:

1. Registered nurses: Occupational outlook handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm. Published September 8, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022.
2. Licensed practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm. Published September 8, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022.
3. Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and Nurse Practitioners: Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm. Published September 8, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022.

The demand for nurses across the profession is expected to grow from between 6% and 40% between 2021 and 2031.^1-3 Yet, the profession is experiencing a shortage.

In this episode, the editors of Nursing2022 speak with Dr. Ernest Grant, president of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and an adjunct faculty at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing, and Dr. Katie Boston-Leary, ANA’s Director of Nursing Programs and an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, about how this shortage started and what nurses can do now to begin alleviating pressures.

References:

1. Registered nurses: Occupational outlook handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm. Published September 8, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022.
2. Licensed practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm. Published September 8, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022.
3. Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and Nurse Practitioners: Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm. Published September 8, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022.

In the second quarter of 2022, Twitter recorded 243.8 million daily active users; Snapchat, 347 million. In June 2022 alone, Facebook (Meta) recorded 1.97 billion daily active users worldwide.

A post on any social media platforms can spread far beyond an individual user’s immediate circle of influence. As a result, nurses, in particular, must be wary of their engagement with social media platforms.

In this episode, Kristopher Starr, JD, MSN, APRN, CNP, FNP-C, joins the editors of Nursing2022 to discuss social media's roles in the nursing profession.

References:
Meta Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results. 2022.
Snap Inc. Q2 2022 Earning Slides . August 2022.
Transparency center. Meta, Inc. https://transparency.fb.com/data/widely-viewed-content-report/#widely-viewed-content. Accessed September 26, 2022.

Monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization and the US. As the response to this outbreak continues to evolve, this episode with infection preventionist Dottie Borton, RN, BSN, CIC characterizes the monkeypox virus and infection and offers guidance to nurses and other healthcare providers.

Practicing without professional liability insurance exposes nurses to preventable risks such as losing their licenses to practice nursing or paying out of pocket for an attorney. In this episode, Kathleen M. Kearney, JD, MSN, RN, CNE discusses the risks of practicing without professional liability insurance, how coverage can aid in some legal situations, and how nurses can obtain this coverage.

Alcohol use to cope with work-related stress is an increasing problem among nurses. In this episode, Jill Rathburn, a board-certified recovery coach and holistic health nurse, discusses alcohol use disorder (AUD) among nurses, stigma, and treatments. Read more about AUD in the July issue of Nursing2022.

References
1. National nursing workforce study. NCSBN. Accessed January 10, 2022. https://www.ncsbn.org/workforce.htm#7313.

2. Pollard MS, Tucker JS, Green HD Jr. Changes in Adult Alcohol Use and Consequences During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(9):e2022942. Published 2020 Sep 1. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.22942

3. Alcohol Facts and Statistics. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/alcohol-facts-and-statistics. Published March 2022. Accessed June 10, 2022.

4. Pollard MS, Tucker JS, Green HD Jr. Changes in Adult Alcohol Use and Consequences During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(9):e2022942. Published 2020 Sep 1. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.22942

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has published the Top 10 list of frequently reported medication errors and hazards for 2021: https://bit.ly/3LZ5pSR.

This episode delves into two key errors—COVID-19 vaccine-related errors and error reporting—and the implications of criminalizing medication errors on promoting a culture of safety in healthcare.

Learn about non-pharmacologic approaches to pain management from Amy Siple, APRN, FNP, GS-C.

Amy will be presenting on this topic at Lippincott’s Virtual Nursing Event in June. Register HERE.