A Longitudinal View of Nursing Leadership
At this time in history, the American nursing profession and its leadership are in a state of flux. The November 2023 American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Nursing Leadership Insight Longitudinal Study leverages nursing leaders’ perspectives to shed...
What is Rapid Response Nursing?
In the setting of acute care, immediate intervention is essential when critically ill patients decompensate. These situations require highly trained experts who can do the job while remaining calm under pressure. Enter the rapid response nurse. Rapid Response Nursing ...
Tune Into New Podcast Series: Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States
Springer Publishing launched a new monthly health care podcast series, Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States, featuring discussions with prominent experts, innovators, and leaders in the health sector available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and...
From Patient to Nurse: The Inspiring Journey of Gibby Ryan
Gabrielle "Gibby" Ryan, RN, BSN, CCRN, has worked as a staff nurse in the Cardiac Care Unit at Children's Nebraska Criss Heart Center for nearly five years. As a lifelong patient of the center herself, Ryan brings a unique perspective to her work every day, with a...
Struggling With Your Mental Health? Adopt a Pet
Pets are known worldwide to make our lives better. They’re natural, cuddly stress relievers that can improve cardiovascular health and decrease loneliness. That’s why it can be an excellent idea for nurses to adopt a pet of their own, especially if they’re...
Can Hospitality Cure the Woes of Healthcare?
Have you ever wondered about the similarity between “hospital” and “hospitality”? Is this a coincidence, or can we identify how they’re connected? Maybe we can also discover how hospitality concepts could help repair the broken relationship between the healthcare...
Caring for Critical Hearts: Meet Sarah Cazenave, Cardiac ICU Nurse
Sarah Cazenave is a BSN, RN, and CCRN who works in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Children’s Hospital New Orleans (CHNOLA). She takes care of the most critical cardiac patients at the hospital. Her cousin, Brooks, was born with only half of a functioning...
A Haven of Rest: The Nurse’s Guide to Building a Soothing and Comfortable Home Sanctuary
Natural materials, indoor plants, and essential oils are simple yet effective ways to turn your home into a soothing and comfortable sanctuary. Even the simple addition of houseplants has been found to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve overall state of...
In Healthcare and Nursing, Relationships Matter
Healthcare is an industry where careers and patient care are both fueled by relationships. As you navigate the arc of your professional life, your multidisciplinary colleagues can be a special fuel for your future. At the same time, your connections with patients can...
Meet Betsy Peyton: The Hero Behind Keeping Vulnerable Patients Safe and Out of the ER
Betsy Peyton is a community health nurse in Virginia who founded WellAWARE, a program that connects high-tech medicine with clients’ low-tech, high-touch needs—the grassroots, person-to-person program zeroes in on those who might fall through the cracks. Peyton and...