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University of Illinois Hospital and the Illinois Nurses Association Agree on COVID-19 Pay

April 3, 2020 sarah Jonas Coronavirus, COVID-19, Nursing

The University of Illinois Hospital and the Illinois Nurses Association agreed on a schedule of enhanced compensation for nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic. This agreement makes the hospital, which is part of the University of Illinois at Chicago, the first and only in the state, and one of the few nationally, to announce differential pay for care providers with COVID-19 responsibilities.

Research Results

Standardized Screening First Step to Early Identification of Delirium

April 2, 2020 sarah Jonas Benzodiazepines, Critical Care, Delirium, Hospital, ICU Delirium, Nursing, Vanderbilt University

An initiative at Covenant Medical Center in west Texas changed clinical practice, resulted in a more judicious use of high-risk medications, and improved the quality of care for patients at risk for delirium.

Feature

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Creates Custom COVID-19 Online Course

March 31, 2020 sarah Jonas ARDS, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Critical Care, Hospitals, ICU, Mechanical Ventilation, Nursing, Pulmonary

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has created an online course that specifically addresses the most serious reported symptoms from COVID-19. The course is available to all nurses, at no charge, to provide vital resources during this challenging time.

Expert Pitch

Nurses need protective equipment, but supplies are dwindling worldwide

March 26, 2020 sarah Jonas Coronavirus, covid 19, COVID-19, Nursing, personal protective equipment, PPE

Research Results

Repeated novel coronavirus media exposure may be linked to psychological distress

March 23, 2020 sarah Jonas Coronavirus, COVID-19, Ebola, Faculty, Media, Mental Health, Nursing, Psychological Science, Public Health, Stress, Trauma

Irvine, Calif., March 23, 2020 – While government officials and news organizations work to communicate critical risk assessments and recommendations to the public during a health crisis such as the new coronavirus pandemic, a related threat may be emerging, according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine: psychological distress resulting from repeated media exposure to the crisis.

Announcement

FAU Programs Make U.S. News & World Report Lists for 2021 ‘Best Graduate Programs’

March 17, 2020 sarah Jonas Business, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Florida Atlantic University, Graduate Programs, Nursing, public affairs, U.S. News & World Report

More than one dozen Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Programs” for 2021.

Feature

Certified Nurses Continue to Inspire, Be Inspired

March 10, 2020 sarah Jonas CCRN, Certified Nurses, Nursing, nursing certification

Certified Nurses Day will be celebrated Thursday, March 19. Currently, more than 120,000 acute and critical care nurses hold AACN Certification Corporation credentials, such as CCRN and PCCN.

Research Results

Research reveals best hospital-based methods for reducing readmission rates

March 3, 2020 sarah Jonas Binghamton, Binghamton University, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Healthcare, Hospital, Hospitals, HRRP, Nursing, Patients, Readmission, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton

Research led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York has revealed the most effective hospital-based methods for reducing readmission rates.

Research Results

Authentic Leadership Key to Improving ICU Nurses’ Professional Quality of Life

March 2, 2020 sarah Jonas Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Critical Care, healthy work environment, ICU, Nurse Leaders, Nursing, QUALITY OF LIFE

Results from a survey of ICU nurses at the University of Tennessee Medical Center reinforce the importance of nurse leaders to the overall health of the work environment and to individual nurses’ professional quality of life.

Announcement

Six Loyola Medicine Nurses Accepted to IONL Nurse Leader Fellowship

February 28, 2020 sarah Jonas Fellowship, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, Loyola Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, MacNeal Hospital, Nursing

Six Loyola Medicine nurses were accepted to the Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders (IONL) Nurse Leader Fellowship.

Announcement

Two from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Will Join Sigma’s Researcher Hall of Fame

February 25, 2020 sarah Jonas Nurse, Nurse Researcher, Nursing, Sigma, Sigma Theta Tau International, STTI

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing faculty members Jason Farley, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN, and Mona Shattell, PhD, RN, FAAN, have been selected for induction in the Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame. The honor signifies their lifetime achievements in nursing, contributions to research, and mentoring of future nurse researchers.

Announcement

Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Intensive Care Unit Receives the Critical Care Nurses Silver Beacon Award for Excellence

February 25, 2020 sarah Jonas Hospital, Hospital achievements, Nurse, Nursing

Jane O’Rourke, chief nursing officer, Raritan Bay Medical Center gathers with ICU nurses in celebration of receiving the Silver Beacon Award of Excellence. In addition, it’s the first hospital in the central and southern market to achieve this award.

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