Interruptions Then and Now: Impact on Nurses' Clinical Reasoning, Emotions, and Medication Safety.

Nurses transitioning to care and novice-level nurses experience difficulty managing interruptions in the acute care setting, which can result in loss of attention and potential errors. Understanding better the characteristics surrounding interruptions will better guide staff development educators in designing management strategies as well as improving clinical reasoning that supports a culture of safety among staff and professional partners.

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Use in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Pilot Study.

Objectives: To describe patterns of use, care practices, and outcomes related to peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) use in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

Design: Prospective cohort study.

Setting: Two community SNFs.