OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing

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• Hospital Food Waste: Reducing Waste and Cost to Our Health Care System and Environment
  What strategies could help minimize food waste in hospitals?

  October 28, 2022

• Covid-19 Vaccines and mRNA Technology: Not as New as Many Believe
  The mRNA platform used to develop the COVID-19 vaccines was considered new, but the technology is based on years of scientific research.

  September 28, 2022

• Collaboration Among Providers to Treat COVID-19 Patients at Home Opens Beds for Those With More Serious Illness
  A newly developed protocol promoting a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to the home treatment of COVID-19 patients could help increase hospital bed capacity.

  August 29, 2022

• Race and Racism Discourse in U.S. Nursing
  Are the skills needed to identify and address racism in nursing and healthcare being adequately taught in nursing education?

  July 28, 2022

• Justice for All: The Next Big Breakthrough in Cancer Care
  Addressing disparities and creating health equity in cancer care is urgently needed.

  July 07, 2022

• ANA Position Statement: Therapeutic Use of Marijuana and Related Cannabinoids
  The American Nurses Association issues a position statement regarding the safe and effective use of marijuana and other cannabinoids for health care.

  June 16, 2022

• Understanding Nurses' Experiences and Contributions to Governing Boards
  Nurses can provide valuable contributions and help drive change through involvement in governing boards.

  May 26, 2022

• In Service to Others: APRNs as Serving Leaders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, APRNs have risen to the challenge to provide effective nursing leadership.

  May 05, 2022

• From Artificial Intelligence to Augmented Intelligence
  What role could these technologies have in nursing practice? This article provides a guide.

  April 14, 2022

• The Promise and Perils of Health Internet of Things (HIoT)
  Learn more about the health internet of things and the benefits and drawbacks of this technology.

  March 24, 2022

• An Air Force Nurse Leader's Impact
  This article highlights the significant and lasting impacts this visionary leader brought to the field of military nursing.

  December 15, 2021

• Nurses as Content Experts, Mentors, and Judges at Collaborative Innovation Sprints
  The inclusion of nurses at collaborative innovation events could bring fresh perspectives and new ideas to help drive healthcare innovation.

  December 08, 2021

• Rebuilding Community-Based and Public Health Nursing in the Wake of COVID-19
  The number of community and public health nurses continues to decline, and strategies for rebuilding a stronger workforce are urgently needed.

  December 01, 2021

• COVID-19 in Communities of Color
  People in communities of color experience a greater risk for contracting COVID-19 and poorer outcomes. How can these health inequities be addressed?

  November 24, 2021

• Reflections From Three School Nurses Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
  School nurses play a key role in keeping students safe and healthy, particularly in the era of COVID-19. Three of these nurses reflect on their experiences and lessons learned.

  November 17, 2021

• The Impact of COVID-19 on the Nursing Workforce
  The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the nursing workforce, and action must be taken to mitigate these effects.

  November 10, 2021

• The Art of Nursing Becomes a Celebration of Nurses
  Nursing is indeed an art, and the many contributions of nurses should be acknowledged and celebrated.

  August 02, 2021

• Innovative Solutions for Clinical Education During a Global Health Crisis
  Gaining clinical experience during a time of crisis requires an innovative approach. What are the alternatives?

  July 26, 2021

• Disrupting Nursing Education in Light of COVID-19
  The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the delivery of nursing education. What is the path forward?

  July 19, 2021

• Preparing Nurses for Roles in Telehealth: Now is the Time!
  As the demand for telehealth services expands, it is imperative for nurses to receive education and training to develop technology skills.

  July 12, 2021