Farnham, Tammy

Pain perception and preferences for pain management are unique to each woman in labor. This article provides an overview of the physiology of labor pain, presents available nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches to managing pain during active labor, and discusses potential benefits and risks for each option.

Vacca, Vincent M. Jr.

Also called Lou Gehrig disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is always fatal, but treatment can help slow disease progression. Learn the etiology and pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and clinical management of ALS, and review nursing considerations for patients at the end of life.

Steppie, Suzanne; Kirchner, Jeffrey

In primary care settings, office-based nurses play an important role in collaborative patient care. Here, the authors explore the continuous evolution and expansion of this role and discuss its advantages as a career choice.

Nolte, Jennifer Ann

A memorable interaction with a patient experiencing homelessness made this nurse reexamine her assumptions.

An expert in resiliency psychology discusses stress and resilience in nursing today with Nursing2020 Editor-in-Chief Linda Laskowski-Jones.

Granitto, Margaret; Linenfelser, Paula; Hursey, Ryan; More

Read about barriers to appropriate rapid response team activation and strategies that empower nurses to properly utilize this potentially lifesaving resource.

Craig-Brangan, Karen Jean; Day, Mary Patricia

Make sure you are current on the American Heart Association's recently updated guidelines.