MEDSURG Nursing Journal

Your phone. Your hands. Patient safety.
This meta-analysis shows widespread microbial contamination among healthcare workers with organisms tied to surgical site infections. Small habits can have big consequences in acute care.

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Palliative care starts sooner than you think.
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“What I wouldn't know if I stopped learning after graduation…”
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The beat goes on… but in atrial fibrillation, it doesn’t always beat right ❤️‍🩹

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Nursing IS a Professional Degree Add your name to the petition for nursing to be included in the definition of 'professional degree' programs.

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Technology in health care: Blessing or curse?

In the Sept/Oct issue of MEDSURG Nursing, Editor Dottie Roberts explores how nurses can embrace innovation while keeping patient safety front and center.

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Do you feel prepared to support patients with behavioral health needs on your med-surg unit?

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Honoring all who have served this Veterans Day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay

🌎 Compassion knows no borders.
Medical-surgical nurses play a vital role in caring for undocumented immigrants — advocating for access, addressing barriers, & ensuring every patient receives safe, equitable care.

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Hope isn’t just a feeling — it’s a professional obligation. Discover strategies to empower new graduate nurses. Read more: doi.org/10.62116/MSJ... #NurseLeadership #MedSurg

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💊 Treating Overactive Bladder? Know your meds!
Anticholinergics vs antimuscarinics: clinical effects, safety, and patient considerations — all in one review.
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Are you curious about how AI might change medical-surgical nursing?

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✨ To guide this shift, the Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) released the first national guidance to help U.S. health systems adopt AI responsibly—balancing innovation with safety, ethics, and better outcomes.
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From novice to professional 🩺
Nurse residency programs thrive when supported by Nursing Professional Development Practitioners. See how this role strengthens program coordination and nurse transition
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One of the hardest parts of nursing? Supporting patients at the end of life. Many RNs report feeling unprepared, stressed, & emotionally exhausted in these moments.
This article shows how the CARES Tool can boost confidence, strengthen knowledge, & improve care at the bedside
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