Vacca, Vincent M. Jr.

This article discusses the indications for ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement in adults, possible complications, and nursing care for patients following a shunt placement procedure.

Polster, Debra S.

Develop the evidence-based, culturally competent skills discussed here to cultivate positive patient- and family-centered nursing care.

Echevarria, Ilia M.

Explore the benefits of membership to make informed choices.

Sandene, Cynthia

Fully aware of the risks of taking opioids, this retired RN vowed to manage her pain without them.

Clark, Sarah; Ebersole, Barbara

The authors discuss how nurses and speech language pathologists work together to care for patients with dysphagia.

Sawhney, Monakshi; Chambers, Sherida; Hysi, Feliks

Review the skills and procedures required for nurses who remove short-term, temporary epidural catheters.

Glasofer, Amy; Laskowski-Jones, Linda

Delve into these best-practice recommendations for nurses and lessons learned from hospitals that have cared for victims of mass shootings.

Cannon, Melodie; Tsang, Clara

Explore how cultural competency can improve nursing care.