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Box of Narcan nasal sprayNursing & Healthcare NewsFDA Approves OTC NarcanOver-the-counter naloxone will expand access to opioid overdose treatmentSome good news in the ongoing opioid crisis: The FDA recently gave the green light to over-the-counter (OTC) sales of Narcan nasal spray for opioid overdose reversal — the first such...
Sepia tone photo of Sarah Seelye and cover of her book Nurse & SpyProfiles In NursingSarah Edmonds Seelye a.k.a. Frank Thompson (1841–1898)A master of disguise, this Civil War nurse went undercover as a Union spyAlthough during the Civil War it was possible to pay someone else to serve for you in the Army, some people — including about 400 women — used subterfuge and even disguises to enter...
CNO Roundtable 2023Question 5: New TechnologyWhat’s a new technology you think will be commonplace in 10 years?The panel discusses some healthcare technological advancements that are relatively new at present, but may be taken for granted by nurses 10 years from now, the way EHRs are today....
CNO Roundtable 2023Question 7: The CNO JourneyWhat do you love most about being a CNO?Given the recent and ongoing challenges facing healthcare, we asked our panelists to take a moment to ponder what they find most rewarding about their leadership role. Nancy Blake,...
CNO Roundtable 2023Question 4: New Grad RNsWhat do you see as the biggest challenges in preparing new grad RNs today?Our panel discusses the many challenges in preparing new graduate RNs for the current practice environment, and what the panelists wish was part of nursing school curriculum. Gloria...

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CNO Roundtable 2023Question 6: Advice for Future LeadersWhat advice do you have for nurses interested in a leadership career?Our panelists offer their advice for aspiring nurse leaders, including non-nursing subjects to study and constructive habits to develop early. Nancy Blake, LAC+USC Medical Center...
CNO Roundtable 2023Question 1: Public Trust In NursesWhy do you think the public has such a strong trust in nurses?A Gallup poll recently named nursing the most trusted profession for the 21st consecutive year. Our panel discusses some reasons for the public's abiding confidence in nurses. Nancy...
CNO Roundtable 2023Chief Nursing Officer Roundtable 2023Celebrating Nurses WeekEach year, we celebrate Nurses Week by inviting chief nursing officers from California hospitals to participate in a roundtable discussing important issues facing nurses today. This year, we...
CNO Roundtable 2023Question 3: Nurse-Led ProjectsWhat’s a noteworthy nurse-led project you’ve seen recently?The panelists discuss some exciting recent nurse-led initiatives, from research projects to creative uses for 3D printers to pet therapy. Nancy Blake, LAC+USC Medical Center Surgical...
CNO Roundtable 2023Question 2: Nurses in Multidisciplinary TeamsHow can nurses work more effectively within multidisciplinary teams?With multidisciplinary teams increasingly important in modern healthcare, the panelists offer their advice for nurses in working effectively with other members of the care team, such as...