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Woodblock illustration of Marey blood pressure measurement instrumentFeatureThe Gruesome Origins of Blood Pressure MeasurementImagine if you had to puncture an artery every time you needed to take a patient’s blood pressure!...illustration on page 18). These were really the first blood pressure measuring tools that were actually practical for real clinical use — and unlike arterial puncture, they were unlikely to...
Nurse and nursing manager in front of computerCNO Roundtable 2025Q2: Staff CommunicationWhat strategies help you better connect with your nursing teams?...items. I find that it not only boosts morale, but also fosters open communication, creating a more connected and supportive work environment. ■ Return to CNO Roundtable 2025 Main Page...
ICN president Pam Cipriano with grey hair and wearing a brown jacket and large silver medallionNursing & Healthcare NewsTalking With Pamela Cipriano of the ICNInternational Council of Nurses president warns of global USAID crisis...appealing to the U.S. to restore the moral integrity of its humanitarian commitments and reverse the extreme nature of the funding withdrawal. These cuts do not serve the interests of...
Illustration of a male nurse in green scrubs talking to a human resources repHealthy WorkforceDocumenting Workplace BullyingCreating a paper trail is your best defense against toxic behavior...an appointment to meet your manager and consider the following: • Follow protocol. Adhere to your organization’s policies and procedures for reporting workplace incivility. • Present your documentation. Lay out...
A collage of black and white snapshots of nurses during WWIIFeatureThe Nurses of World War IIOn hospital ships, cargo planes, and in jungle tents behind combat lines, tens of thousands of brave nurses risked their lives in U.S. military service....as well as a letter testifying to their moral character and professional excellence. Navy requirements were similarly rigorous. The Army Nurse Corps admitted 56 Black nurses in 1941, but they...

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Illustration of a nurse standing in front of a pizza box.Healthy WorkforceCreating a Culture of RecognitionShowing appreciation is essential to retaining first-rate nursing staff...of purpose. It sends a clear message: “You matter. Your work matters.” Acknowledgment boosts morale, reduces burnout, and enhances job satisfaction, all of which are pivotal in retaining skilled nursing...
Men in NursingFuture TechCool inventions that should exist!We asked our Men in Nursing 2024 panel the following question: What technology does NOT currently exist that would make your job as a nurse easier? Here is what they...
Illustration of nurse grieving the loss of a patient.FeatureNurses Grieving PatientsHealthy ways to manage the deep emotions that accompany lossAn Anguished Foster Mom One day, I was the resource nurse for the PICU where I work, helping other nurses who were especially busy and providing break relief. One of...
Illustration of nurse waving at nurse manager sitting in front of computer.Healthy WorkforceHow to Confront a Bully as a Nurse LeaderPractical tips for dealing with bad behavior you don’t witness...in your area. RENEE THOMPSON, RN, DNP, FAAN, CSP, is the CEO and founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute (healthyworkforceinstitute.com). JASMIN MORA is a freelance illustrator. Reach her at jasminmora.com....
Illustration of person standing next to suitcase and first aid kit.FeatureMedical Emergencies on VacationA little planning now might avert a disaster down the roadSOME TIME AGO, when I was about to set off on a month-long family road trip, I suddenly realized I did not have a copy of my current vision prescription....