Shift workers are vital to many industries, but working unconventional hours can be challenging, as Meghan Bonnar, RN, who works night shifts in the intensive care unit, can attest. “Nursing in and of itself has unconventional hours because we work 12-hour shifts,” Bonnar said. “[Working night shifts] is really hard. Some people can find a … Read moreA Sleep Hygiene Guide for Shift Work
Health care providers are uniquely positioned to stop human trafficking. With some training, clinicians and community members can help end forced sex work and labor.
Research shows that having access to gender affirming healthcare can improve mental health among transgender and gender nonconforming youth.
Improvisational acting can help healthcare providers build soft skills, such as communication and empathy. What are acting exercises that students can use?
Learn how to use inclusive language in a healthcare setting when interacting with patients across different gender identities and sexual orientations.
Teens who misuse prescription medication often take pills from friends and family. To help prevent misuse, parents can adopt medication safety practices.
American Assembly for Men in Nursing member Rasheem Wynn, BSN, RN, remembers traveling to basketball games with his daughter, then a nationally ranked high school player, and observing her world up close. Wynn would notice the other players’ habits, particularly the unhealthy behaviors. “You’re sitting on the sidelines, and you see nothing but the Monsters … Read moreHow to Talk to Teens About Performance-Enhancing Substances
What patients and providers need to know about uses of artificial intelligence in health care settings, and how it relates to personal information.
Nursing is a field dominated by women. But removing the stigma of male nurses could bring in additional talent needed to address the nursing shortage.
Having a baby in neonatal intensive care can be overwhelming. How can parents find support and build the skills they will need once home?