Nursing
March 1, 2026
Pham Quang Trung Tong, Kirsten Munk
Sleep quality is a crucial indicator of overall health of older adults, who are vulnerable to sleep-related complications such as increased risk for anxiety, dementia, and falls. Sleep disturbances are common in this population and can be exacerbated by comorbidities, including chronic pain and depression. This article explores the research around mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), which...
Nursing
December 1, 2025
Rebecca Ann Ivory, Kathryn M. Pate, Brentyn M Jones et al.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects approximately 332 million people worldwide. Among those diagnosed with MDD, approximately 53% receive pharmacologic treatment, such as ketamine. Nurses must be knowledgeable about ketamine and other emerging, effective behavioral health therapies used to treat chronically depressed mood and acute suicidal ideation. This article outlines the best nursing...
Nursing
August 1, 2025
Alyssa Jones, Allison Schultz, Makayla Vanderpoorten et al.
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...
Nursing
July 1, 2025
Meghann L Costa, Maria Wheeler
Psychedelic use in clinical settings is emerging as a way to treat a variety of psychiatric illnesses. However, psychedelic use primarily occurs in recreational settings, and the absence of standard protocols elevates the risk of users experiencing adverse reactions or "bad trips." This article discusses the use of and risks associated with "trip killers" or "trip sitters," and key...
Nursing
November 17, 2023
In Brief Lorazepam associated with worse progression-free survival... Examining long-term medication effects... The co-treatment approach improves efficacy... Article details FDA's questionable approval... Updates to toxicity diagnosis and management... Identifying children with acute sinusitis who are likely to benefit from antibiotics... Psilocybin as a novel Intervention for depression
Nursing
April 1, 2007
Supporting a patient after a near-death experience.
Nursing
November 1, 1988
Helping patients who've had near-death experiences.