Nurses
Nurse-delivered sleep restriction therapy reduces insomnia symptoms
A nurse-delivered sleep restricted therapy intervention within primary care was associated with decreased insomnia severity compared with sleep hygiene and likely cost-effective, according to results of a randomized controlled trial.
Increased nurse-to-nurse familiarity linked to better ICU patient outcomes
Nurses working in the ICU had a lower risk for experiencing a patient death during their shift if nurse-to-nurse familiarity at that time was high, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
‘If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu’: Political advocacy critical for nurses
AUSTIN, Texas — Rheumatology nurses can be effective advocates for legislation that will benefit patients despite the fractured U.S. political climate, according to a presenter at the 2023 Rheumatology Nurses Society annual conference.
‘My life was falling apart’: Former NBA mascot recalls nurse’s empathy after AS diagnosis
AUSTIN, Texas — A former NBA mascot encouraged attendees of the 2023 Rheumatology Nurses Society annual conference to make the most of every moment they have with their patients, as their time and empathy can make all the difference.
Nurses can take steps to reduce risk of litigation
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Even with detailed records on how care is provided to a patient, there is no guarantee a nephrology nurse will not be sued by a patient for malpractice, a speaker said here.
‘We have had to adapt’: Rheumatology nurses adopt new roles confronting barriers to care
The role of the rheumatology nurse has shifted rapidly over the past few years, as nurses have had to adapt to seemingly ever-increasing barriers to care, as well as looming burnout and workforce shortages.
Healio celebrates National Nurses Month
With May serving as National Nurses Month, Healio has collected the top stories in nephrology that discuss the challenges faced by nurses who treat patients with kidney disease.
Nephrology nurses need to ‘think outside the box,’ advocate for the profession
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Nurses are a key component of the caregiving team in the management of patients with kidney disease, but they need to make a stronger effort to promote themselves and their profession, a speaker said here.
VIDEO: Incoming ANNA president discusses importance of National Nurses Month
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — In this interview, incoming American Nephrology Nurses Association president Jennifer E. Payton, MHCA, BSN, RN, CNN, discusses the importance of celebrating National Nurses Month, including for those in nephrology.
Addressing CKD knowledge gap among nurses could improve care in Jamaica
AUSTIN, Texas — In this video, Andrea G. Mignott, DNP, MSc, FNP, RN, discusses the results of her award-winning poster presentation at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings.