A little goes a long way: Strategies to support nursing staff amid COVID-19.

This article discusses the impact of staffing shortage on nurses' mental health, and outlines ways, including a successful rounder initiative, for nurse leaders and facilities to address nurses' stress and burnout.

Local anesthetic systemic toxicity: What nurses should know.

Local or regional anesthetics are becoming more common pain management options for patients, especially considering concerns regarding opioid use disorders. Though mostly safe, these interventions may carry serious risks such as local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST). This article discusses LAST and the importance of recognizing its signs and symptoms.

Using Technology to Enhance Discharge Teaching and Improve Coping for Patients After Stroke.

Background: A diagnosis of stroke is a life-changing event. Effective discharge teaching after a stroke is crucial for recovery, but the overload of information can be overwhelming for patients and caregivers.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in discharge readiness and postdischarge coping in patients admitted for stroke after the use of individualized postdischarge information/education provided via a technology package (including patient online portal access, e-mail/secure messaging) compared with current standard discharge teaching methods (verbal/written instructions).