As nurses move through their work’s motions, tasks, and interactions, something about what they do and how they do it is inherently musical. In some moments, nursing might seem symphonic and melodic; at other times, it might feel funky, punk rock, or even electronic. No matter how we examine it, the musicality of nursing and […]

The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) has awarded Springer Publishing with seven Book of the Year Awards for 2024, showcasing the company’s exceptional quality and the impact of its resources in advancing the nursing industry. The AJN Book of the Year program is a time-honored and prestigious competition honoring exceptional print and digital texts for […]

Everyone seems to know a nurse. Nurses are everywhere. Many people seem to know a nurse, whether it’s a cousin, a neighbor, a close family member, or someone in the broader community. Have a conversation with the average person on the street, and you’ll hear, “My aunt was a nurse for over 40 years,” or […]

This week, we shine a well-deserved holiday spotlight on Chona Hamrock , MPH, BSN, RNC-NIC, a dedicated staff nurse at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With an impressive 30 years of service, Hamrock embodies the spirit of nursing, providing exemplary care and unwavering support to families during some of […]

As we all know, nurses continue to be identified by most Americans as the most trusted and honest professionals in the country. For this reason, the high ethical standards set by the profession pay extraordinary dividends for everyone involved. Speaking of ethics, what are the ethical standards of nursing, and what do they mean? Ethical […]