Escape Room Increases Sepsis Awareness
Escape rooms aren’t just for recreation — they also can educate. At one hospital, interprofessional teams locked in a room have to use critical-thinking skills and teamwork to complete a mission to learn about sepsis. Consider whether this approach would work in your facility.
Take Survey on Healthy Lifestyles of Nurses
Contribute to the nursing profession by taking a survey designed to describe the health and healthy lifestyle behaviors of nurses. Complete the survey to gain access to a free education module on improving healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Hospital-acquired Conditions Decline by Nearly 1 Million
An Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report finds that hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) decreased nearly 1 million from 2014 to 2017. If you struggle with HAC rates, see the links to AHRQ tools and resources.
New Nurses: Be Kind and Keep Learning
When the Campaign for Action asked nurses to give advice for the next generation of nurses, the key theme was kindness — be kind and caring to yourself, your patients and co-workers — followed by ongoing learning. Share the advice with a new nurse.
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Are you ready for Certified Nurses Day? March 19 marks a day to recognize, honor and celebrate the certified nurses in your life for their unwavering commitment to excellence and providing the best possible patient care. Find new ideas and download fun, free resources for celebrating on AACN’s website.
Explore ResourcesAmerican Journal of Nursing (AJN) recently awarded “AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Nursing,” 3rd ed., edited by Margaret C. Slota, first place in the Critical Care – Emergency Nursing category for the 2018 AJN Book of the Year. This essential resource offers the latest evidence-based care for critically ill and injured children.
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Comment by Feb. 20 on the American Nurses Association’s proposed position statement “Nursing Care and Do-Not-Resuscitate Decisions.” Take this opportunity to weigh in on a key patient care issue and suggest to others that they do the same.
Read MoreI emphatically believe that a nurse cannot be considered competent unless his or her communication skills are on par with all other clinical skills.
Kathy McCauley, AACN Past President
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