Carrico, Ruth M.; Garrett, Hudson; Balcom, Dawn; More

Learn about a new set of core practices focusing on infection prevention and control. These eight practices should be embedded into every aspect of nursing care and every nurse's professional development plan.

Vacca, Vincent M. Jr.

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has been called a “silent epidemic” because the problems patients experience after injury are often unnoticed or untreated. This discussion examines mTBI in adults, appropriate nursing care and patient teaching, and potential long-term consequences that can affect a patient's physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

Tofthagen, Cindy; Visovsky, Connie; Eckelman, Ellen; More

Read about the challenges and success these clinicians achieved as they developed a multidisciplinary supportive care clinic for people with peripheral neuropathy.

Aul, Karen

What was the source of this patient's mystery infection?

Kraus, Shaina; Duhamel, Karen V.

Discrimination and abuse force many older adults in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community to avoid or delay seeking healthcare. Use the simple tips and strategies outlined here to make these patients feel safe and comfortable.

Gobeyn, Jennifer Lynn

Explore the clinical and ethical dilemmas nurses face when providing healthcare services to these patients and consider adopting the three-step process presented here for optimal care.