The AJN Podcast

Interview with Christine Waszynski and Patricia Veronneau, two of the authors of “Decreasing Patient Agitation Using Individualized Therapeutic Activities” (October, 2013)

Sep 26, 2013

Christine Waszynski & Patricia Veronneau

Editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with the authors about their nurse-led project to make better use of the “sitters” who were providing continuous observation for patients suffering from cognitive impairment, delirium and other conditions causing agitated behavior....

Interview with Staja Booker, lead author of “Mouth Care to Reduce Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia” (October, 2013)

Sep 26, 2013

Often times, mouth care may be neglected or performed inadequately to reduce oral bacteria that may cause pneumonia. This article offers a step-by- step guide to evidence-based practice for oral care for intubated patients. Editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy discusses the author’s experience in writing this article and...