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UrduThe survey of more than 1,100 nursing professionals and students shows that more than half express reservations toward the integration of artificial intelligence and 38% question its potential benefits for the nursing field. In addition, despite the potential of telehealth services, 74% of nurses have never utilized them, citing doubts about their efficacy in delivering comprehensive patient care. The new report recommends four strategies for health care organizations to empower nurses in adopting AI.
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Dana-Farber nurses present research and evidence-based studies at 2024 Oncology Nursing Society Congress
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute nurse scientists and clinicians are presenting key studies and projects at the 49th annual Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress on April 24-28, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
AACN Publishes Standards for Appropriate Staffing in Adult Critical Care
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has published “AACN Standards for Appropriate Staffing in Adult Critical Care,” the specialty’s first, action-oriented staffing standards. The 42-page document establishes seven standards intended to improve some of the many processes that affect appropriate registered nurse staffing.
UC Irvine professor of nursing to receive national award for policy advocacy
Irvine, Calif., April 17, 2024 — Susanne Phillips, DNP, professor and senior associate dean in UC Irvine’s Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Policy Award from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. She is being recognized for developing, implementing and advocating for policies that positively affect the role of the advanced practice registered nurse and significantly increase community healthcare access and quality.
Nurses Must Advocate Beyond the Bedside
Nurse-legislator offers eight specific steps nurses can take to position themselves as confident advocates ready to engage in policy discussions and influence policymakers. The article is part of a symposium in AACN Advanced Critical Care about political engagement for nurses and advanced practice nurses.
Nursing resources affect hospital patient experience ratings
The nursing work environment, nurse education, and staffing levels are independent factors affecting hospital scores on a key measure of patient-centered care – with significant implications for reimbursements, reports a study in Medical Care.
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is the No. 3 Nursing School in the World, Says QS World Rankings
QS World University Rankings has named the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) the No. 3 nursing
school in the world for 2024.
Cal State Fullerton’s Nursing Program Receives $5 Million Grant from CalOptima Health to Build a Diverse Workforce
CalOptima Health has approved a $5 million grant expanding Cal State Fullerton’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Ozempic Babies On The Rise
William Dietz is the director of the Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. Nancy Gaba is professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the…
Screening Tool Streamlines Requests for Palliative Care Consultations
An initiative at Bon Secours Mercy Health Anderson hospital in Cincinnati demonstrates the potential impact of integrating a simple screening tool at the point of admission to trigger automatic referrals for palliative care consultations for critically ill patients.
Biden and Trump’s Mental and Physical Health Raises Concerns for Voters
Melissa Batchelor, an associate professor of nursing and geriatric nursing researcher, is the director of George Washington University’s interdisciplinary Center for Aging, Health and Humanities. Batchelor is a nurse and PhD with over 25 years of experience in the aging…
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute earns fifth consecutive Magnet® designation recognizing excellence in nursing practice and patient care
For the fifth straight time, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded Magnet® status to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, recognizing excellence in nursing practice and patient care.
Biden Administration Announces Initiative on Life-Saving Overdose Reversal Medicine
Cynthia Awadzi, is a licensed family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at the GW School of Nursing. She can speak to a number of aspects of the national opioid crisis, including treatment options, risk factors and…
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Honors 18 Acute and Critical Care Nurses With Circle of Excellence Award
AACN recognizes 18 exceptional nurses — each nominated by colleagues — with the 2024 Circle of Excellence award. They will be honored during AACN’s 50th National Teaching Institute, to be held in Denver, May 20-22.
Telehealth expert: Limited internet access affects healthcare in rural communities
Millions of Americans are likely to lose internet access due to funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program ending in April. Limited internet access will impact rural communities that depend on telehealth options, according to Ann Fronczek, telehealth expert and associate…
Certified Nurses Inspire Others Through Commitment to Excellence
In honor of Certified Nurses Day March 19, critical care, progressive care and advanced practice nurses told AACN why they chose to be certified. More than 138,000 nurses currently hold credentials from AACN Certification Corporation.
Grant helps expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training across Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a federal grant of nearly $500,000 to expand access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) across Middle Tennessee, particularly to rural and underserved areas.
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Executive Vice Dean Robert Atkins Named Anna D. Wolf Endowed Professor
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Executive Vice Dean and Professor Robert (Bob) Atkins, PhD, RN, FAAN,
has been named the next Anna D. Wolf Endowed Professor.
Grants Available to Support Initiatives Addressing Nursing Work Environments and Health Equity
AACN, AARP, and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action partner to offer the 2024 Health Equity and Nursing Innovations Project Grants: Nursing Workforce and Healthy Work Environments. Awards of up to $25,000 will be given for projects that will be completed in one year. Projects require 1:1 matching funds. Proposals due by April 5.
UWF and DOD SkillBridge program help veteran transition to civilian nursing educator career
After serving in the U.S. Army for 24 years, Lt. Col. Brandy Clayton seamlessly transitioned from military nurse educator to civilian professor through the DOD SkillBridge program, finding her new home at UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health School of Nursing.
New Assessment Tool Supports Onboarding ICU Nurses
AACN Knowledge Assessment Tool helps hospitals better identify knowledge gaps and educational needs of critical care and progressive care nurses during orientation and onboarding. The online assessment randomly generates validated questions in over 10 areas and aligns with AACN’s Essentials of Critical Care Orientation course used by 1,000+ healthcare facilities.
Nursing’s Stanifer chosen as scholar in Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scientists
A researcher in the University of Kentucky College of Nursing has been selected as a scholar for the Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scientists (EHRI-NCS).
Live Event: Nurses: The Most Trusted Profession in an Age of Mistrust
For 21 years, nurses have consistently been the most trusted profession, according to the yearly Gallup poll. (The new poll will be issued by the end of January). Dr Rushton, who specializes in burnout, will speak on trust, moral injury, and how nurses cope in this day and age.
Registration Opens for NTI 2024, AACN’s 50th Conference
Next year, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses will celebrate its 50th National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, May 20-22, in Denver. NTI has become the premier conference for critical and progressive care nursing education. Registration is open, and media credentials are available.
Anxiety Sensitivity ‘What If’ Fears Impact Care for ICU Patients, During and After Hospitalization
Clinicians need to have a better understanding of the potential impact of patients’ anxiety sensitivity, or “fear of fear,” falsely believing that symptoms are the early signs of something bad, such as a heart attack, cognitive decline or social isolation.
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the Peace Corps Host Special Event on the Benefits of a Career of Service
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) will host a special event with the Peace Corps Monday, October 23, 2023 to highlight how making a difference through service can inspire a career in health care.
Point-of-Care Ultrasonography Offers Clear Benefits, Multiple Applications in Critical Care
Advances in ultrasonography technology have led to increased usage at the point-of-care, with handheld devices offering both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. AACN journal publishes two-part symposium on POCUS use In critical care.
Rutgers School of Nursing Receives Excellence in Diversity Award
Rutgers School of Nursing Receives Excellence in Diversity Award
Ascension Sacred Heart and University of West Florida establish immersive nursing experience
UWF and Ascension Sacred Heart will begin a strategic initiative that allows 16 upper-level UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health School of Nursing students to complete the final three semesters of their clinical and classroom time on Sacred Heart Pensacola’s campus.
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Professor Bonnielin Swenor Named Inaugural Endowed Professor of Disability Health and Justice
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Professor Bonnielin Swenor, PhD, MPH, BS, also founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center, has been named the inaugural Endowed Professor of Disability Health and Justice.
Wolters Kluwer showcases commitment to nurse excellence at 2023 National ANCC Magnet/ Pathway Conference
Wolters Kluwer Health will be joining nursing professionals at the upcoming ANCC Magnet/ Pathway Conference, taking place October 12-14, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
FAU College of Nursing Receives American Nurses Credentialing Center Accreditation
FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a one-year provisional accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an accredited provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD).
UAH Nursing researcher to study cardiometabolic disease among Black women in the Deep South
A researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been awarded a $179,000 subcontract to explore community-based strategies for reducing high-burden chronic disease like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer as part of an overall award totaling $4.2 million.
Rapid Telehealth Consults Improve Care for Rural Patients With Stroke
A telestroke program at Essentia Health addressed barriers to rapid diagnosis and intervention for rural patients with stroke symptoms, decreasing door-to-needle time and improving outcomes.
UWF receives approval for Triumph grant to address nursing workforce demands
UWF is positioned to fill projected gaps in the Northwest Florida nursing workforce, following the final approval of a $6,685,757 Triumph grant. Triumph Gulf Coast’s board of directors tentatively approved the award in June and the details of the grant were approved today.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes the Cardiac ICU at Jersey Shore University Medical Center with Gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Cardiac ICU at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
A Fast Track to Nursing
Decreasing the nursing shortage
Analysis Reveals Factors Associated With Patients With Sepsis Who Require Mechanical Ventilation
An analysis of 10 years of health data showed that risk factors for needing mechanical ventilation changed for patients with newly diagnosed sepsis as more time passed after onset.
Nurses’ intentions to quit increased during the pandemic despite their high resilience
Nurses’ intentions to leave nursing increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Yet, nurses estimated their resilience to be high.
A ‘FAAIRI’s touch to ease children’s fear of needles
Vaccinations, blood tests, or IVs – it’s fair to say that no child likes a needle. So, when it comes to the jab, a light touch and a caring approach is incredibly welcomed – both by the child and the parent. Now, world-first research from the University of South Australia shows that while many children suffer distress, new ultrasound-guided techniques could provide much-needed reprieve.
New Appointment for Inaugural Curator Role at Penn Nursing
The Penn Libraries and Penn Nursing are pleased to announce that Jessica Martucci, PhD, has been named Curator of the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing, effective August 28, 2023.
Thorough and Ongoing Neurological Assessments Crucial to Care of Patients With Altered Level of Consciousness
Nurses who care for neurologically impaired patients must have the knowledge, skill and time to confidently perform comprehensive neurological assessments to identify changes and evaluate trends that require quick diagnosis and intervention by the multidisciplinary team. Article in Critical Care Nurse provides an overview of methods to assess patients with altered level of consciousness.
Moxi the Robot: Delivering Meds and Stealing Hearts
In December 2022, CHLA became the first children’s hospital in the nation to use Moxi, which supports clinical care team members by taking repetitive, nonpatient-facing delivery tasks off their hands. That means relieving nurses and pharmacy techs from a significant amount of the time they spend traveling between clinics and pharmacies to fill medication requests.
SLU Study: Therapy Dogs Lower Stress for Nursing Students
Research led by Margaret Bultas, Ph.D., professor at SLU’s Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, has found that integrating a therapy dog into the classroom increases mental health support for nursing students.
Georgia Hospital Improves Organ Donation Process
An initiative at Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s hospital campus in Gainesville created a hospital culture that values organ donation as a standard of care for patients and families, leading to a sustained increase in referrals, donors and transplanted organs.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Announces Board of Directors
Theresa Davis, of Inova Health System, becomes president of AACN, the world’s largest specialty nursing organization.
AACN Certification Corporation Announces Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2024
AACN Certification Corporation offers 15 specialty, subspecialty and advanced practice nursing certification programs and has granted more than 135,000 certifications. The FY2024 board begins its term July 1, 2023.
Center for Simulation Innovation Receives International Recognition
The UA Little Rock Center for Simulation Innovation in the School of Nursing has been internationally recognized for excellence in nursing simulation education. The Center for Simulation Innovation (CSI) has received the 2023 Frontline Simulation Champion Excellence Award from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), an association dedicated to advancing the science of healthcare simulation.
New study on span of control in nursing management supports job design changes
June 20, 2023 What: The Journal of Healthcare Management features a new article on span of control, which encompasses the complexities of the nurse manager’s role in acute care settings. As highlighted in the May/ June issue, the authors performed…
Hackensack Meridian Health Announces the Sheila Cancro Institute for Nursing Leadership and Practice Excellence
Hackensack Meridian Health is pleased to announce the creation of the Sheila Cancro Institute for Nursing Leadership and Practice Excellence to provide infrastructure, support and advocacy for nurses as they advance their careers, education and research. In addition, a New Career Initiative will help build a pipeline of new nurses by offering financial relief to students.