An article in the journal Critical Care Nurse, “Status Epilepticus in Adults: A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment, ” provides much-needed guidance for critical care nurses and other clinicians whose patients experience continuous or recurrent seizures.
Critical care nurses at seven Washington hospitals developed initiatives that improved clinical outcomes and helped raise scores on patient and family satisfaction surveys, which are key indicators of a hospital’s overall quality of care.
The trauma surgical intensive care unit at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia has received the ICU Design Citation award, presented by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Society of Critical Care Medicine and American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Health
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses publishes the second edition of “AACN Standards for Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments,” supported by new evidence confirming the link between healthy work environments and optimal outcomes for patients, healthcare professionals and organizations.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses will bestow the 2016 Circle of Excellence award on 22 nurses at its National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, New Orleans, May 16-19.
A central catheter maintenance bundle developed to prevent a common healthcare-associated infection had an immediate effect of decreasing rates of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) at 30 long-term acute care hospitals.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses joins with hospitals and other healthcare groups across the country Saturday, March 19, to celebrate and recognize the essential work of certified nurses as part of Certified Nurses Day.
AACN has updated its popular pocket cards, offering nurses fast facts at their fingertips on a variety of critical care topics.
Registration is now open for the 2016 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) in New Orleans, May 16-19. NTI, the world’s largest conference for nurses who care for high acuity and critically ill patients, includes the Critical Care Exposition, with more than 400 exhibits spread over 300,000 square feet.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognizes 130 units from 105 hospitals nationwide that earned the Beacon Award for Excellence between Jan. 1, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2015.
Alcohol withdrawal adds challenges to caring for critically ill patients, and nurses must be diligent at each stage of care to minimize complications, according to an article in the clinical practice journal, Critical Care Nurse. The article provides much-needed guidance to critical care nurses and other clinicians whose patients may have alcohol use disorder, including abuse and dependency conditions of varying severity.
Nurses at critical access hospitals are well positioned to provide high-quality palliative care close to home for millions of Americans in rural communities, according to an article in the February 2016 issue of Critical Care Nurse (CCN).
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) continues the national rollout of its hospital-based AACN Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy nurse leadership and innovation training program, with the addition of eight San Diego-area hospitals.
Eliminating even minimal visitation restrictions in an ICU led to improved family satisfaction and better nursing perceptions of family satisfaction with the visitation, according to a study published in the American Journal of Critical Care.
Telemedicine is changing the way patient care is provided in a growing number of ICUs, and tele-ICU nurses – who see its impact firsthand – say it provides an opportunity to improve care, according to a national survey published in the American Journal of Critical Care.
Tracheostomies are among the most common procedures performed in critically ill patients, and various methods are available to help patients with tracheostomies regain the ability to speak, according to an article in Critical Care Nurse, a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Delirium may begin as a serious complication for up to 90 percent of patients who are critically ill, but its psychological effects often linger after they regain awareness, according to interviews with those who lived through the experience. A study in the American Journal of Critical Care identifies overarching themes based on participants’ personal perspectives about their experience with delirium.
Palliative care provides proven benefits to critically ill patients with life-threatening illnesses, yet barriers to palliative care consultations prevent many patients and their families from discussing it with their team of healthcare providers, according to an article in Critical Care Nurse.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is now accepting applications for the next cycle of its research grants. This year, $160,000 in research funding is available to support inquiry that drives change in high acuity and critical care nursing practice. Applications are due by Oct. 30, 2015.
AACN's critical care nursing journals received awards from three leading industry groups.
Hospitalized patients deemed at risk for falls may not follow prevention strategies depending on their perceptions of personal risk, according to a study in the American Journal of Critical Care. An inpatient survey about fall-related attitudes included the patients’ ratings of their confidence to act without falling and their degree of concern about falling.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has selected Linda Chlan as its 2016 Distinguished Research Lecturer. With a nursing career spanning more than 25 years, Chlan is widely known for her commitment to improve physical and psychological experiences and outcomes for critically ill patients who are mechanically ventilated. She is the Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Symptom Management Research at The Ohio State University College of Nursing.
More than 500 nurses participated in a recent summit -- hosted by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses -- to discuss the importance of deterring burnout and creating solutions to address the issue in clinical practice.
An article in the AACN journal, Critical Care Nurse, describes the demographic, unit and organizational factors that may contribute to nurses’ professional quality of life. It also establishes the prevalence of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care nurses.
A new edition of “AACN Scope and Standards for Acute and Critical Nursing Practice” is now available from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) in downloadable PDF and print versions.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the world’s largest specialty nursing association, announces new leadership and members of its board of directors for fiscal year 2016, effective July 1, 2015.
AACN Certification Corporation — the credentialing arm of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) — announces its leadership for fiscal year 2016, with terms effective July 1, 2015.
A workshop at the University of California San Francisco helped critical care nurses improve their palliative care communication skills, according to an article in the American Journal of Critical Care. The article describes an educational intervention to enhance bedside nurses’ communication skills in addressing patient and family goals of care, communicating with physicians regarding the needs of family members and participating in a family meeting.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses partners with Banner Health to bring its AACN Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy nursing excellence and leadership skill-building program to 11 Banner-affiliated hospitals in the Greater Phoenix area.
Ongoing webinars from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses have quickly proven to be an effective tool for moving new findings and evidence-based recommendations into nursing practice at the bedside.
An article in the June 2015 issue of Critical Care Nurse reviews post-acute transitional care as provided at a skilled nursing facility in western New York and examines the individual roles of various interdisciplinary team members, including progressive care nurses.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses brings together thousands of nurses May 18-21 in San Diego at its annual National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (#NTI2015).
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) honors Joanne Disch, University of Minnesota professor and advocate for patient-centered care, with the 2015 Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career.
Ann Rogers, whose work as a professor and nurse researcher continues to have a transformative impact on nursing research and practice, will receive the AACN Pioneering Spirit Award. Her work on nurse fatigue and patient safety has broken new ground in terms of both research and impact on policy.
Paul Batalden, MD, will receive the 2015 AACN Pioneering Spirit Award in recognition of his efforts advocating for quality improvement and patient safety. He is a professor emeritus at The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses presents “Burned Out or Fired Up: The Choice Is Yours,” a half-day interactive summit on nurse burnout and resilience May 20, as part of its national conference in San Diego.
Published in the May issue of the American Journal of Critical Care, the first national study to examine the ratio of nurse practitioners and physician assistants to patients may help hospital administrators better determine appropriate staffing levels in acute and critical care units.
In response to the increasing number of older adult patients, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has launched a new online clinical education course that teaches acute and critical care nurses to differentiate between symptoms and conditions of usual aging and those arising from illness.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses hosts its annual National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, May 18-21 in San Diego. AACN expects more than 7,000 attendees and includes nurses at the forefront of research, academia, staff development and management.
Critical care nurses at 42 hospitals nationwide developed patient care initiatives that substantially improved clinical outcomes while demonstrating anticipated financial savings of more than $28 million annually. The results stem from the nurses’ participation in AACN Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy, a 16-month leadership and innovation training program for staff nurses delivered and funded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses announces the recipients of its annual research grants, with total available funding of $160,000.
Collaborative relationships between nurses and physicians decrease rates of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in critical care, according to an article in the April issue of Critical Care Nurse
AACN Advanced Critical Care features a symposium collection of four articles with specific examples of how clinical nurse specialists contribute to the delivery of optimal care to patients and the fiscal operations of healthcare institutions.
AACN will present the ICU Design Citation to the ICUs at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during the 2015 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, San Diego, May 18-21.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is recognizing 14 of its more than 235 chapters worldwide for their exemplary efforts to make a difference in the healthcare profession and their communities. Awards will be presented during the 2015 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, San Diego, May 18-21.
More than 683,684 nurses in the United States and Canada hold certifications, an increase of more than 87,111 certificants compared to 2012 survey data. Certified Nurses Day is March 19.
In 2014, AACN recognized 72 units from 60 hospitals nationwide with its Beacon Award for Excellence.
Extracorporeal life support is a promising treatment for pediatric patients in cardiac arrest who are unresponsive to traditional CPR. A Critical Care Nurse article examines ECPR and addresses ethical principles related to its use and the continued advancement of end-of-life care.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses will bestow the 2015 Circle of Excellence Award on 25 nurses nationwide at its National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, San Diego, May 18-21.
Outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as Ebola in West Africa, offer insight for how healthcare professionals can respond more effectively to current and future challenges, according to editors of the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC ).
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