Nov 23, 2011
Although she clearly supports breastfeeding as the
evidence-based best practice for infant nutrition, Humphries
wonders if nurses’ emphasis on breastfeeding may interfere with the
nurse-mother relationship if mothers feel pressured or coerced.
AJN’s editor-in-chief, Shawn Kennedy, interviews Humphries about
her work...
Oct 26, 2011
Editor-in-chief, Shawn Kennedy, interviews Cindy Nigolian,
one of the authors of the second installment in our series on
supporting family caregivers. She provides context for her work,
and emphasizes the importance of creating an environment conducive
to learning, and the use of “teach-backs” to assure the...
Oct 26, 2011
Editor-in-chief, Shawn Kennedy, interviews April Gerlock
about her research on documentation of screening veterans with PTSD
for intimate partner violence (IPV). She found that only
one-quarter of these men – considered a high risk group for IPV –
had screening documented. Gerlock also talks about how nurses in
any...
Sep 28, 2011
Editor-in-chief, Shawn Kennedy interviews Jeannette Crenshaw
about her work exploring the evidence for NOT supporting NPO After
Midnight as a routine preoperative practice. She explains that it’s
not just about allowing clear fluids because it’s safe, but
“because it’s safer.” European physician and nursing...
Sep 28, 2011
Drawing upon her own experience when she suddenly found
herself in the role of a caregiver and through her work with other
family caregivers, Carol Levine became acutely aware that few
caregivers really get what they need to prepare them for their
roles as caregivers. In this first article in the series, she
discusses...