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A study of more than 5,000 hospital admissions for COVID-19 found antibiotics were prescribed more than half the time, even though only a fifth of patients were suspected or found to have bacterial pneumonia.
Researchers hope molnupiravir, which can easily be given in outpatient settings, will be useful in preventing severe COVID-19,
On March 5, Guam became the first U.S. territory to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact.
The Joint Commission released a Quick Safety advisory this week on the importance of preventive care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Effective March 15, the Joint Commission will return to unannounced onsite surveys and other standard procedures, which were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Elma, Wash., Summit Pacific Chief Nursing Officer Tori Bernier used several strategies to retain and recruit experienced nurses.
To give front-line nurses an opportunity to nurture their minds and hearts, Cynda Rushton, PhD, RN, will co-lead a half-day virtual retreat, Restoring Wholeness in Turbulent Times.
AONL President-elect Erik Martin, is one of several AONL members selected to become fellows in the inaugural class of Coldiron Senior Nurse Executives.
Mary Ann Fuchs, president of the AONL Board of Directors, testified March 9 before the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee on COVID-19 and the pandemic response.