NursingPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-08-25DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000255
William Pezzotti
{"title":"Central venous catheter complications: A nursing perspective.","authors":"William Pezzotti","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000255","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Central venous catheters (CVCs), commonly referred to as central lines, are essential tools for administering medications and fluids and performing hemodynamic monitoring in critically ill patients. Although CVC insertion is a routine procedure, it carries risks for several complications that can significantly impact patient outcomes. This article discusses the most common complications associated with CVC insertion, nursing assessments for patients with CVCs, and overall nursing management practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 9","pages":"15-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144972602","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.0000000000000223
Sarah A Browne-Bradwisch, Erin Murphy Smith, Catherine Wilson-Mooney, Courtney Donahue-Stathis
{"title":"The physiologic and psychologic effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.","authors":"Sarah A Browne-Bradwisch, Erin Murphy Smith, Catherine Wilson-Mooney, Courtney Donahue-Stathis","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000223","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) were approved by the FDA to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D) and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with T2D and known heart disease. With an alarming rise in T2D prevalence as well as its associated complications, the need for adequate treatment strategies for this chronic disease has never been higher. GLP-1 RAs have beneficial effects in treating T2D. This article discusses updates on the safety and effectiveness of GLP-1 RAs for obesity and many related conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 9","pages":"48-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144971574","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.0000000000000257
Rachael Wymer
{"title":"Are we losing the art of nursing?","authors":"Rachael Wymer","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000257","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 9","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144972565","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.0000000000000265
{"title":"Nursing management of a patient with prostate cancer.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000265","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000265","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 9","pages":"35-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144971607","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.0000000000000216
Simranjit Kaur
{"title":"Parvovirus B19 in the pediatric population.","authors":"Simranjit Kaur","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000216","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Parvovirus B19 is a human specific genus within the Parvoviridae family. The Parvoviridae family includes several other genera that infect canines, chickens, bovines, felines, and many other animals. Parvovirus B19 cannot be passed onto canines or any other animals, and other parvovirus genera, such as canine parvovirus, cannot be spread to humans. This article discusses the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and effective mitigation strategies, including effective hand hygiene, common touch surface sanitizing, and respiratory hygiene.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 9","pages":"44-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144971620","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.0000000000000248
Richard L Pullen, Virginia Holter
{"title":"Nursing management of a patient with prostate cancer.","authors":"Richard L Pullen, Virginia Holter","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000248","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Prostate cancer (PCa) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men, particularly affecting those over age 65 and disproportionately impacting African American males and those with a family history of PCa. This disease often presents without early symptoms, making screening through Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Tests and digital rectal examinations vital. Additional risk factors include genetic mutations, chronic inflammation, and lifestyle factors such as diet and obesity. Treatment depends on disease stage and may include surgery, focal ablative therapy, radiotherapy, androgen deprivation therapy, and chemotherapy. Whereas early-stage PCa is often curable, advanced cases focus on controlling symptoms and improving the patient's quality of life. Nurses play a critical role in patient education, symptom management, and holistic care. This article discusses risk factors, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, staging, treatment, and nursing management of patients with PCa.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"25-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144776299","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 : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000242
Sandra L Siedlecki
{"title":"Disseminating research or evidence-based practice change via a poster presentation.","authors":"Sandra L Siedlecki","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000242","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Nurses must learn how best to share their evidence-based practice changes and research findings with the broader nursing population. However, not all posters exhibited at conferences are even viewed. Dissemination of nursing research is vital in ensuring that the knowledge gained is applied in real-world settings to improve nursing practices and enhance patient care. This article shares strategies for creating effective poster presentations, exploring key visual and design elements, and effectively engaging with the audience.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"32-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144675999","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}
{"title":"Implementation of a mindfulness campaign to reduce nurse burnout: A quality improvement project.","authors":"Alyssa Jones, Allison Schultz, Makayla Vanderpoorten, Deborah Ejem","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Nurse burnout in the ICU is driven by long hours, a high-pressure environment, and overwhelming workloads, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This quality improvement project aimed to decrease burnout among ICU nurses by implementing a mindfulness campaign. Pre- and post-intervention surveys, utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), were conducted to measure changes in burnout levels. Participants engaged in the 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness method, designed to reduce stress through sensory engagement, and received badge cards for easy reference during their shifts. Results showed a small effect size in all three MBI subcategories, with a nonsignificant decrease in emotional exhaustion scores. Although the mindfulness intervention provided a helpful stress management tool, a significant reduction in burnout requires institution-level changes to address systemic stressors and promote nurse retention.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"50-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676000","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 : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000225
Catherine Wilson-Mooney
{"title":"The impact of endometriosis.","authors":"Catherine Wilson-Mooney","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000225","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. It is often diagnosed during the childbearing years, although females may experience symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis. Symptoms vary by individual but may include chronic pelvic pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, back pain, dyschezia, dyspareunia, and dysmenorrhea, and can result in a reduced quality of life. Early diagnosis is key, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of endometriosis promotes earlier initiation of treatment, ultimately promoting patients' physical health and mental well-being. This article describes the potential causes and risk factors of endometriosis; signs and symptoms; diagnostic procedures; treatments options; and related concerns, such as infertility.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"55 8","pages":"25-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676006","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}