Pruitt, Bill

This article discusses restrictive lung diseases that fall under the general category of interstitial lung disease with a focus on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis—a progressive, fatal disease of unknown origin characterized by interstitial pneumonia, dyspnea, and decreasing pulmonary function.

Mazanec, Polly; Paice, Judy; Campbell, Grace; More

Managing pain can be challenging in patients with serious illnesses and a history of substance use disorder (SUD). The authors review evidence-based nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions for pain control and discuss strategies for risk mitigation in patients with SUD.

Mancuso, Lisa

A nurse offers first-hand insight into caring for patients with COVID-19 during the first coronavirus spike in the Northeastern US last spring.

Imbriaco, Guglielmo; Monesi, Alessandro; Ferrari, Patrizia

These authors were among the first nurses to confront the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Here they recount their experiences caring for patients who flooded into an Italian ICU and explain how their facility successfully managed the surge.

Kilgore, Bradley; Harriger, Cassandra; Gaeta, Laura; More

Near-universal use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic can interfere with a nurse's ability to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues. Learn about sources of communication breakdowns and consider these real-life scenarios that illustrate strategies for overcoming barriers.

Halsted, Candis; Hart, Virginia T.

Inspired by one author's personal experiences, this article explores mental health issues many nurses confront today.

Glasofer, Amy; Townsend, Ann B.

In the first of a three-part series, the authors provide guidelines for appraising research evidence based on quality, quantity, and consistency.