NursingPub Date : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-09-22DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000286
Linda Laskowski-Jones
{"title":"Fact vs fiction: The risks of AI use in scholarly publishing.","authors":"Linda Laskowski-Jones","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000286","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 10","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-09-22DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000262
Renae S Authement, Bethany M Yearty, Brooke Beatty
{"title":"Optimizing online nursing education leveraging the GUARD system and ONE Guide for enhanced communication and best practices.","authors":"Renae S Authement, Bethany M Yearty, Brooke Beatty","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000262","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 10","pages":"55-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-09-22DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000271
William Pezzotti
{"title":"Chest X-ray interpretation: Not just black and white.","authors":"William Pezzotti","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000271","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000271","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Chest X-rays (CXRs) are a fundamental diagnostic tool in acute and critical care, providing a rapid and noninvasive method for evaluating thoracic conditions. Although radiologists interpret the images, nurses are often the first to review the reports and relay findings to the clinical team. This article provides a practical guide to understanding and interpreting CXRs and outlines a systematic approach to aid in consistent evaluation. The visualization of both normal anatomy and key abnormalities are discussed, including pleural effusions, pulmonary edema, pneumonia, atelectasis, pneumothorax, acute respiratory distress syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung nodules. By developing basic competency in CXR interpretation, nurses can improve diagnostic accuracy, promote timely interventions, and enhance patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 10","pages":"14-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-09-22DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000247
Ellen Schoen
{"title":"Increasing nurses' awareness of acute encephalitis.","authors":"Ellen Schoen","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000247","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000247","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Acute encephalitis is a neurologic disorder that can lead to rapid deterioration and critical illness, and can have long-term neurologic and neuropsychiatric complications. This article aims to increase nurses' awareness of the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, practice guidelines, and nursing management of patients with acute encephalitis. In addition to describing disease presentation and progression, this article also offers insight into the long-term effects of encephalitis and the resources available to survivors.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 10","pages":"43-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-08-25DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000258
Ann Shastay, Shannon Bertagnoli
{"title":"Difficult-to-scan barcodes on intravenous bags need to be escalated.","authors":"Ann Shastay, Shannon Bertagnoli","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000258","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 9","pages":"55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144972696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-08-25DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000215
Tracy LeGrow, Jennifer Collins, Robin D Burry, Renee Crossman
{"title":"Evaluating the effectiveness of the gentle persuasive approach on dementia care competencies for nurses: An integrated literature review.","authors":"Tracy LeGrow, Jennifer Collins, Robin D Burry, Renee Crossman","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>This integrated literature review examines the impact of gentle persuasive approach (GPA) education on dementia care competencies among nurses working in long-term care settings. The GPA is a specialized training program designed to equip healthcare professionals with practical skills and techniques for providing compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with dementia, particularly during responsive behaviors. The findings highlight that GPA education enhances nurses' knowledge, confidence, and communication skills, fostering improved patient outcomes and workplace safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 9","pages":"39-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144972705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-08-25DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000245
Alisha Oropallo
{"title":"Social isolation in wound healing requires a tapestry of care.","authors":"Alisha Oropallo","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000245","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000245","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 9","pages":"37-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144971626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-08-25DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000260
Michael Starke, Logan Rath, D'Arcy Gaisser, Jennifer Smalls
{"title":"Exploring learning barriers and limitations among RN-to-BSN students in the post-COVID era: A mixed-methods study.","authors":"Michael Starke, Logan Rath, D'Arcy Gaisser, Jennifer Smalls","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000260","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000260","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore the preferences and barriers to learning that impacted degree completion of students in an RN-to-BSN program after the COVID-19 pandemic, and compare the results with pre-COVID literature on this topic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was conducted at a public university and employed an electronic survey.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed that pedagogic preferences and competing obligations impacted student outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>RN-to-BSN students often have multiple competing obligations not shared by \"typical\" traditional students. These students value off-hours support from and connection with the faculty. Further studies involving RN-to-BSN programs across the nation would be beneficial to gain a deeper understanding of these students' challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 9","pages":"56-62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144972722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}