Mick, JoAnn

Clinical nurses are in a unique position to support research that studies the effects of interventions, symptom management, education, and treatment plan adherence in their patients. Using a quiz format, this article addresses clinical nurses' role in research, the history of federal regulation of research, basic human rights and potential violations during the conduct of research, and specific nursing actions required when research is conducted in the practice setting.

Urrutia, Nancy L.

Appropriate nursing-care strategies depend on the early recognition of Huntington disease to prioritize a plan of care. Learn about the clinical presentation, prognosis, diagnosis, and management of adult-onset Huntington disease.

Crincoli, Suzanne; Weaver, Susan H.

Administrative supervisors serve as nurse leaders during the evenings, nights, and weekends. This article discusses the role and offers insight for nurses interested in exploring this career opportunity.

Palmer, Jonathan; Soucier, Michael; Deeds, Jacob

This article details an initiative to improve surgical patients' satisfaction with thermal comfort using reflective blankets at a major medical center and Level III trauma center.

Newcomb, Patricia; Behan, Deborah; Sleutel, Martha; More

More than half of RNs practicing today received no prelicensure education on a set of essential genetics and genomics (G/G) competencies created by the American Nurses Association in 2006. This study describes the current use of G/G nursing competencies in acute care hospitals and how nurses perceive them.